Vaccine Refusals: Harming Children, Harming Society
Few situations are more frustrating for me and other physicians than parents who refuse to vaccinate their children. It is always distressing to see parents deliberately withhold a potentially life-saving intervention from their child. Also, unvaccinated children put...
The Unhealthy Tan
Despite extensive media coverage highlighting the dangers of UV rays and the high risk of skin cancers associated with sun exposure, there still is a large population that view suntans as a “healthy” status symbol. The Costa del Sol attracts masses of...
When You Need a Medical Skin Specialist
If you needed a cardiac intervention to increase the quality of your life, you would never consult a general medicine or family practitioner. Your first consultation would be with a Cardiologist who, after evaluation, would send you to a Cardiovascular Surgeon. You...
Dermatoporosis: Aging Skin
“Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.” ~Mark Twain Wrinkles have a dual personality in our society. On one hand, we like to consider them “character lines”- a testament to the fullness of our lives and experiences. On the other hand, with Western...