Dermatology Services
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Acne Treatments for Teens: Get Back-to-School Ready Skin
As teenagers prepare to head back to school, they’ve got plenty to worry about without adding acne breakouts to the mix. This common skin condition can cause physical discomfort and emotional distress — something that young people hardly need more of during their formative years. Though not entirely preventable, skin specialists have developed effective treatments […]
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Do I Need to See a Doctor for Mild Shingles?
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common virus that causes a painful rash, usually in a stripe of blisters that wraps around your torso. If you’ve ever had chickenpox (varicella-zoster), the virus stays in your body and can later reactivate as shingles. Some otherwise healthy patients wonder if they need to visit a
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Living With Psoriasis
If you have psoriasis, you know just how uncomfortable those dry and itchy flare-ups can be. You might wear long sleeves or scarves to hide the characteristic scaly rash, even in hot weather. But living with psoriasis can be much easier with the right treatment plan. At Dania Dermatology, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Stanley Skopit has helped
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Is Actinic Keratosis Skin Cancer?
Are you concerned about an unusual patch of skin that has appeared on your body? Our dermatologists can provide you with a proper diagnosis and treatment plan, so it is important to come into our office for an evaluation. Dr. Stanley Skopit can see you at our office in Dania, FL, and educate you on
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When Should Actinic Keratosis Be Removed?
Skin cancer is becoming a serious problem as patients are failing to protect their skin from the sun’s dangerous UV rays. While it’s important to get sunlight each day to maintain higher Vitamin D levels, the skin is still susceptible to damage. Dr. Stanley Skopit and his team at Dania Dermatology helps Dania, FL area
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How Can I Get Rid of Acne Fast?
Acne is a condition that can affect anyone at any age. But how can you get rid of it? What do you do if you have a pimple pop up immediately before a special event such as your wedding or class reunion? At Dania Dermatology, patients in the area of Dania, FL can speak with
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How to Identify Psoriasis
Approximately 2% of the population is affected by a common inflammatory skin condition known as psoriasis. Psoriasis can appear on anyone at any age, and may even come and go over time with no rhyme or reason. This chronic condition can cause patients to feel self-conscious in their appearance due to the appearance of psoriasis.
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Do cysts come back after aspiration?
Patients who have cysts on the skin may find that they can be large, painful, and embarrassing. In situations such as this, patients will want to connect with a dermatologist who can help them in draining the cyst, or “aspirating it,” to alleviate inflammation and discomfort that might be associated with them. Dr. Stanley Skopit
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Top causes of contact dermatitis
One day your skin is fine, and the next, you are dealing with red, itching, cracked skin. What happened? Why are you itching all of a sudden? For many patients, this is often diagnosed as contact dermatitis. It is an allergic reaction of the skin to a certain substance that it has been in contact
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Dermatology treatments that reduce sun damage
While the summer months are meant for long days outdoors, this poses a risk to the skin. The skin is the largest organ on the body, and the most exposed. UV radiation from the sun and tanning beds can significantly increase a patient’s risk of developing skin cancer. Additionally, sun damaged skin can impact overall
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