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A Carrot a Day to Keep the Dermatologist Away!
Author:
Dr. Nadia Satya Urato, MD, FAAD
An increasing number of studies are showing that a diet rich in carotenoids that are pro-Vitamin A (like Carrots) is associated with a reduced risk of Squamous Cell Carcinoma. There
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Category: Prevention Topics,  Skin Cancer
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Red tide hits Sarasota and Manatee Counties causing Rashes
Author:
Dr. Nadia Satya Urato, MD, FAAD
Red tide hits Sarasota and Manatee Counties causing Rashes - Elsa may have contributed to this red tide presence and there is an increase in skin irritations and eye irritations
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Category: Skin Reactions,  Rashes
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Dr. Nadia Urato with Dr. Bethanee Schlosser at the Massachusetts Academy of Dermatology 9/20-9/22
Author:
Dr. Nadia Satya Urato, MD, FAAD
Some Highlights from the Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Academy of Dermatology this Weekend held in New Castle, NH
Changing moles in pregnancy should not be ignored! At the annual Massachusetts
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Category: Prevention Topics,  Skin Cancer,  Eczema / dermatitis
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Do you have uncontrolled hives?
Author:
Dr. Nadia Satya Urato, MD, FAAD
New study in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that a new medicine Ligelizumab may be better than antihistamines and xolair in controlling chronic urticaria. In the post it
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Category: Rashes
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Keeping Your Nails Healthy
Author:
Dr. Nadia Satya Urato, MD, FAAD
The nails take a lot of abuse. From gardening and dishes to regular wear and tear, harsh chemicals and hard work can really take a toll on the condition of
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Category: Prevention Topics,  Skin,Hair,and Nails
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Dealing with Adult Acne
Author:
Dr. Nadia Satya Urato, MD, FAAD
Acne is the most common of all skin disorders, affecting almost everyone at some point in their lives. While most people outgrow acne in their late teens or early twenties,
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Category: Prevention Topics,  Cosmetic Dermatology
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What Type of Sunscreen should I use?
Author:
Dr. Nadia Satya Urato, MD, FAAD
You may be concerned about the safety of sunscreen products as there has been recent news on active ingredients in sunscreen being found in measurable quantities in peoples’ bloodstreams.Our recommendations
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Category: Prevention Topics,  Skin,Hair,and Nails
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Dealing With Poison Ivy
Author:
Dr. Nadia Satya Urato, MD, FAAD
Have you heard of Toxicodendron radicans? No? Well, you have likely heard of their colloquial name—poison ivy. Sporting leaves filled with Urushiol, an oily resin that can cause a painful
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Category: Skin Reactions,  Rashes
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Treating Your Warts
Author:
Dr. Nadia Satya Urato, MD, FAAD
Warts are small, harmless growths that develop on the skin. You may notice only one or they may grow in clusters. While they are usually painless, sometimes they can develop
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Category: Contagious Skin Diseases
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Are Fillers Right for You?
Author:
Dr. Nadia Satya Urato, MD, FAAD
Thinking about fillers? Dermal filler injections can give you a more youthful look for a fraction of what a facelift costs. Dermal fillers are soft tissue fillers injected into the
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Category: Cosmetic Dermatology,  Skin,Hair,and Nails
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Preventing Wrinkles
Author:
Dr. Nadia Satya Urato, MD, FAAD
The telltale signs of aging skin—wrinkles, puffy eyes, age spots—may start to appear as we grow older. We can’t fight the aging process, but we can take steps now to
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Category: Prevention Topics,  Skin,Hair,and Nails
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Detecting Melanoma
Author:
Dr. Nadia Satya Urato, MD, FAAD
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Fortunately, it rarely develops without warning, and the number of fatalities caused by melanoma could be greatly reduced if people were aware
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Category: Skin Cancer
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Stinging Nettle
Author:
Dr. Nadia Satya Urato, MD, FAAD
Stinging Nettle still around!! Despite the cold, stinging nettle is still around! Beware of this plant called Stinging Nettle found along hiking trails and streams with its characteristic green tapered
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Category: Skin Reactions
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Dealing With Psoriasis
Author:
Dr. Nadia Satya Urato, MD, FAAD
Psoriasis doesn’t just impact someone’s appearance but it can also affect someone’s quality of life. Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that leads to itching, burning patches of skin known
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Category: Prevention Topics,  Scaly Skin
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A New Pill For Eczema
Author:
Dr. Nadia Satya Urato, MD, FAAD
A new pill for eczema is in final trials and showing great promise! Abrocitinib is a JAK inhibitor that is in phase three trials and seems to be effective and
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Category: Eczema / dermatitis
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Allergic Contact Dermatitis From Shin Guards and Flip Flops
Author:
Dr. Nadia Satya Urato, MD, FAAD
The American Contact Dermatitis Society has named a new allergen of the year: Acetophenone Azine which can be found in the foam used to make shin guards, flip flops, and
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Category: Skin Reactions