A 41 year old female patient presented to FSC with complaints of “red blotches” on her chest and arm. After physical examination, this patient was found to have Telangiectasias. Cosmetically, these areas bothered the patient and made her self-conscious. She was offered to have a laser procedure done with the Vbeam Perfecta, a laser that…
What should you do if you experience intermittent visible changes in skin tone, without pain or irritation, and symptoms disappear on their own? It is always best to seek the advice of a Board-certified dermatology provider for peace of mind. Skin changes can be a sign of sometimes serious underlying medical issues. Livedo reticularis is…
There are thousands of conditions, disorders, and syndromes that affect the skin. Gougerot-Blum disease is an interesting example. Recently, Dr. Anais Aurora Badia and the Board-certified dermatology providers at Florida Skin Center with offices in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Lehigh Acres, treated such a case. THE PATIENT A ten-year old girl arrived at the office complaining of a dark…
At Florida Skin Center, we want to help you take your skin to better health. Dr. Anais Aurora Badia and her team provide services to patients in and around the areas of Lehigh Acres, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and across Southwest Florida. Her practice is proud to offer solutions for skin cancer, including Mohs micrographic…
At Florida Skin Center, we see many of our patients come in with unusual cases and concerns regarding their hair, skin, nails, and body. One of our patients had struggled with sores on the lips for many months and finally came to our practice to seek assistance. The condition was called angular cheilitis and our…
Many skin conditions produce similar symptoms. In this month’s interesting case, a 28-year-old woman visited us after suffering from “ringworm” for a month. The trouble started with a large spot on her right buttock. As shown here, the condition spread and eventually spanned many smaller rashes on her back and sides. Antifungal creams didn’t work.…
Some skin conditions are asymptomatic. However, they can still have a big impact on self-esteem, societal perception, and quality of life. Dr. Anais Aurora Badia, renowned skin care expert in the Fort Myers area, shares this interesting case of neurofibromatosis. THE DIAGNOSIS The female patient came into Florida Skin Center for an unrelated concern. However, the doctor noticed a…
At Florida Skin Center, Dr. Anais Aurora Badia, Board-certified dermatologist, had a patient who was diagnosed with lichen nitidus in the areas of Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres, FL: This is a 28-year-old male who presented to our office with a bumpy rash on the trunk for 2 weeks. He reported the rash being very…
Interested in treatment for necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum in the FL area? Here’s a story for you! This is a 65-year-old male patient who presented with a history of rash on his arms for four years. His medical history was positive for high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. A punch biopsy was performed and showed…
Southwest Florida patients who are experiencing a condition called dermatitis herpetiformis due to gluten allergies may be interested in finding out more about effective treatments outside of changing their regular diet. Gluten intolerance is often seen as a gastro-intestinal issue, though it can cause manifestations on the skin in the form of blisters, bumps, and…
