Hyperhidrosis. If you deal daily with excessive sweating, you are likely dealing with hyperhidrosis. While the name of this condition sounds daunting, it’s the daily problems patients with this condition deal with. Staining of expensive fabrics and clothing, and embarrassment of significant underarm wetness are just a few of the issues patients with severe hyperhidrosis …
When we are born, our skin may not be perfect. In fact, many individuals are born with marks or growths on the skin, which may be moles, birthmarks, or even freckles. Pigmentation and skin growths are common and typically aren’t problematic for patients. But what do you know about moles? Are birthmarks a concern? How …
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 …
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 …
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 …
