Skin cancer is one of the most preventable and prevalent cancers in the United States today. At Florida Westcoast Skin and Cancer Center, we routinely evaluate patients for skin cancer during skin cancer screenings. With early detection, many patients will have a successful recovery. Below are five things you should know about skin cancer as […]
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Do you have dry, dehydrated skin? Is your skin tone uneven and pores enlarged? Do you want a treatment that can help make you look younger without experiencing surgical interventions or invasive injectables? At Florida Westcoast Skin and Cancer Center, Dr. Michael Scannon and his associates work routinely with individuals who want to rejuvenate their
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At Florida Westcoast Skin and Cancer Center, Dr. Michael Scannon and his team are available for clinical dermatology concerns. However, he also provides some cosmetic procedures for his patients as well, including that of dermaplaning. Dermaplaning has been growing in popularity as more and more patients find the many benefits it provides! What is dermaplaning?
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Your first visit to a dermatologist is the first step in achieving and maintaining healthy skin for life. You may also work with a dermatologist to address issues of the hair and nails, such as thinning hair or nail fungus. A dermatologist is a medical professional who has a focused goal of helping patients who
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Do you want to improve your skin’s appearance, but unsure what to do? Patients who have a wide range of skin concerns may want to ask the team at Florida Westcoast Skin and Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida about the benefits of certain cosmetic treatments such as the HydraFacial. What is a HydraFacial? HydraFacial is
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