At Florida Westcoast Skin and Cancer Center, Dr. Michael Scannon and his associates work routinely with patients who have certain medical conditions that impact their quality of life. This includes excessive sweating, or “hyperhidrosis.” Excessive sweating can be extremely problematic for patients and cause them to feel self-conscious about their appearance and their sweating condition. […]
The team of Florida Westcoast Skin and Cancer Center in Tampa, FL works with patients who have skin concerns, either cosmetic or medical. When patients are evaluated at our practice and diagnosed with a birthmark, many questions begin. What is a birthmark? What can be done to remove a birthmark? Can my birthmark change with
Patients of all ages can develop a troublesome skin condition known as acne. Acne is a problem that is often associated with teenagers, but can actually be a problem for both children and older adults. There are various types of acne that may develop, and with a proper diagnosis, many patients can find relief from
Do you find yourself sweating more than normal? Do you sweat even when you’re cold? Are you ruining your clothes due to excessive underarm sweat that can’t be controlled with over-the-counter antiperspirants? If this sounds like you, you may be diagnosed with a condition called hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis is a chronic problem that can affect anyone
Warts. When patients hear the word “wart,” the often picture witches during Halloween with one or more warts on the nose. However, warts can affect anyone at any age, any gender, and any ethnicity. A wart is a growth that is not cancerous and is caused by HPV, or the “human papillomavirus.” They are extremely
Dr. Michael Scannon and the associates at Florida Westcoast Skin and Cancer Center see a wide range of dermatology concerns in their office. Patients who are struggling with the diagnosis of vitiligo are often discouraged when they find out vitiligo cannot be cured. What is vitiligo? Vitiligo is a condition that occurs on the skin
Every day, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, over 9,000 individuals are diagnosed with skin cancer. Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers prevalent in the United States. While we often hear of adults being diagnosed later in life due to exposure over the years, we rarely hear about skin cancer developing
If you have age spots or “liver spots” that are present on the skin, you may be dealing with a condition known as lentigo. This common skin condition is seen at Florida Westcoast Skin and Cancer Center regularly and continues to be a concern for many patients. These spots that appear on the skin are
