We are excited to announce that Dr. Gurgen has been honored with the distinction of “The Best of The Best” Dermatologist in Lake and Sumter County. The annual contest is sponsored by Lake and Sumter Style Magazine. Winners are decided by votes that are cast by residents of the two counties. What is Lake and […]
Are you experiencing bumpy red patches with white scales on your skin? A skin condition known as Psoriasis effects many individuals today ranging in type and severity. This disorder is caused by the body’s over production of skin cells and the inability to shed normally. The good news is that there are several effective treatments […]
Many people have experienced a sunburn while being outdoors on an overcast day. Is this simply the result of not being as aware of the sun’s damage, and not applying sunscreen at all or as frequently as directed? Or could the sun’s rays actually be stronger on cloudy days? Let’s explore this further… What […]
COVID-19, otherwise known as the Coronavirus, has been all you see in the news these days. What you don’t see much about is the fact that many people infected with the Coronavirus have also experienced rashes on their bodies. Since people infected with the virus typically don’t exhibit symptoms for up to 14 days, this […]
Are you experiencing unexplained, irritated or swollen skin? Sometimes itchy red bumps appear on our skin out of the blue. The average person may have a difficult time deciphering the seriousness of it and whether or not to seek medical attention. Oftentimes, rashes look very similar in appearance, but some can be more dangerous than […]
Dear Patients, First off, we want to thank you for all the precautions you are taking right now in these uncertain and challenging conditions. We are sending you this update on COVID-19 at the request of our Lake County Board of County Commissioners. We are writing to make a request of you. I am sure […]
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer, after basal cell carcinoma. SCC usually occurs in areas that are easily exposed to the sun, such as the head, upper back, neck, hands, legs, and even the ears and lips. Although it is a fairly slow growing cancer, it is important […]
Getting UV radiation from the sun isn’t always as obvious as the unpleasant sunburn that comes with it. Oftentimes, you are receiving sunlight damage unknowingly. This can happen when you are walking the dog or even the small journey to retrieve mail from the end of your driveway. Sun damage accumulates over time and […]
If you have rough scaly patches on your face, arms or scalp, you may be experiencing actinic keratosis or AKs. This is a pre-cancerous condition that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma if it is left untreated. However if diagnosed early, your dermatologist can successfully treat these spots eliminating the risk of further damage. […]
What is Skin Cancer? It is simply skin cells with abnormal growth. Most frequently, skin cancer is found in the areas of skin that are exposed to the sun. Although light-skin people who burn easily in the sun have a higher risk of skin cancer, it does affect people of every race and color. Many of […]
