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From Sunburn to Heat Rash, Watson Clinic Dermatologist Troubleshoots Summer Skin Problems

by SHAYLYNN MARKS Summer heat and sun exposure can trigger several common skin problems, but not every red, itchy, or painful rash means the same thing. Dr. William Roth, a Watson Clinic dermatologist who has been practicing for 32 years, says heat rash, sun rash, sunburn, and sun poisoning are often confused, with different causes…
Pop Quiz! Is It Your Skin, or Is It Hormones?

Hormones are chemical messengers that move through the bloodstream to direct bodily functions like metabolism, growth, and reproduction. They play a huge role in every stage of life for both men and women. Oftentimes, hormones also have a substantial impact on skin, the body’s largest organ. Take our quiz to test your knowledge on the…
Your Skin’s Best Defense: SPF, Shade, and UPF Clothing

by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care It’s summertime, and you’re probably already planning to spend some time outside. But while you’re out having fun, don’t forget to keep your skin protected from the sun. Not only does practicing sun safety keep you from getting a sunburn, but it also guards your skin…

Protect Your Vision: UV Safety for Your Eyes

by DANIELA FERNANDEZ, O.D.Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida July is UV Awareness Month, a great reminder that protecting your eyes is just as important as protecting your skin. When people think about sun protection, they often remember sunscreen but forget about their eyes. Just like your skin, your eyes can be damaged by ultraviolet (UV) rays from the…
Painful, Red, Swollen Veins? It Could Be Thrombophlebitis

Thrombophlebitis is an inflammatory process that causes a blood clot to block a vein. It happens more commonly in the legs, but it can happen in any part of the body like the wall of the abdomen. When it occurs in a vein near the skin surface, it is called superficial thrombophlebitis and this develops…
The Doctor Said My Cataract Is Not RIPE Enough to Be Removed?

by WILLIAM CORKINS, O.D., Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida June is Cataract Awareness Month – it is important to understand what a “ripe cataract” is. Throughout my career I have heard this statement from my patients which I tell them is not true. The first thing I want patients to know is that we all develop…