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National Healthy Skin Month

November is National Healthy Skin Month, and what better time to learn more about the largest organ of your body! We often don’t think much about our skin, ...
Learn MoreHow We Diagnose Skin Cancer

One of the growing forms of cancer across all ages is that of skin cancer. Our skin is the largest organ on the body, and the most susceptible ...
Learn MoreThe causes and symptoms of eczema

Eczema is a common skin condition that can impact both children and adults. At the Florida Academic Dermatology Center in Coral Gables, Florida, Dr. Francisco Kerdel and his ...
Learn MoreWhat is Eczema?

Are you suffering from dry, red, bumpy and/or itchy skin? If so, you may be one of the nearly 15 million Americans experiencing atopic dermatitis, or eczema. Dr. ...
Learn MoreAt what age is acne the worst?

Acne. It’s a condition most associated with teenagers going through puberty. The changes in hormones and the oily skin can cause acne lesions to develop in both girls ...
Learn MoreHard to Treat Psoriasis

If you are suffering from severe psoriasis, chances are you already understand the difficulty of treating your symptoms. As a chronic autoimmune disorder, psoriasis is often resistant to ...
Learn MoreHow UV radiation leads to wrinkles

Dr. Francisco Kerdel and associates at the Florida Academic Dermatology Center are available for Coral Gables, FL area patients who want to learn about ways to take care ...
Learn MoreWhy is proper skin care important?

The idea of skin care can often be overwhelming for patients in the area of Coral Gables, Florida. Many patients envision the extensive number of products available in ...
Learn MoreSkin safety basics for skin cancer awareness month

In the United States, skin cancer is the number one cancer diagnosis in adults today. The numbers are scary, especially when patients can actually take steps to reduce ...
Learn MoreWhat to expect at your first dermatology appointment

There are various reasons why an individual might schedule an appointment to see a dermatologist. Some patients may have been referred to a dermatologist from their primary care ...
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