A pre-auricular pit is a small hole and tract that forms in front of the ear usually present before birth. The exact cause is unknown but is thought to be due to a genetic mutation that occurs in fetal development. In most cases, they are an incidental finding on exam and do not usually…
Raynaud’s phenomenon is a temporary reduction in blood supply to the finger tips or toes, most commonly associated with cold temperature. Raynaud’s can be separated into primary Raynaud’s phenomenon and secondary Raynaud’s phenomenon. Primary indicating there is not an identifiable cause besides an over exaggeration of response to cold temperature and secondary as a result…
We recently saw a 53-year-old male that presented with growths on both sides of his torso. He said he remembered having these lesions all his life and never having any issues with them, but he was curious to know what they were. He was surprised to hear that his small growths were the most common…
Botulinum toxin (Botox) is a neuromodulator that works by temporarily relaxing the muscles that cause dynamic wrinkling of the face and neck. As the muscles relax, the wrinkles not only soften but may even stop deepening in the future giving botulinum toxin its preventative benefits as well. Common sites of injection include the upper…
This 70-year-old female guest presented to our office complaining of intense itching and burning sensation on the mid right side of the back. She stated that she had been experiencing this uncomfortable sensation on the skin for a few months and had already tried several over the counter creams without relief. She stated that when…
13 year old female guest presents to Florida Skin Center with the complaint of discoloration to both of her hands. She states discoloration does not itch nor is it painful and believes maybe her school’s hand sanitizer may be a contributing factor. Her mother and our guest admit to spending a lot of time by…
We recently saw in clinic a 69-year-old male guest that presented with shallow pits and erosions on the bottom of his feet. Additionally, he complained of bad odor and a slippery surface on the skin of his soles. He stated that he started noticing these changes on his feet a few months earlier, and he…
A 61-year-old female patient presented to Florida Skin Center with reddish-purple lesions to both lower legs occurring for a few weeks. She stated lesions would burn and itch and attempts to sooth with over-the-counter lotions were unsuccessful. She also admitted to having some joint pain. During her visit in our office, two small biopsies…
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A ten year old male presented to Florida Skin Center with his parents with complaints of an itchy rash on his cheeks and nose that is reoccurring. It had been occurring for many years, and they noted that it is worse in summer months. A small biopsy was performed on the nose and confirmed the…
This 36 year old female presented to our office for a routine skin cancer screening. Upon examination, she was found to have several skin-toned bumps on her left arm. She states she has had these for a few years and they were not itchy or painful, but she was curious as to what they are.…
