North Palm Beach Edition

By David A. Goldman MD – Dry eye is believed to be one of the most common ocular conditions in the United States. More common in women, one study estimated the prevalence of dry eye in women ≥ 50 years old was 7.8% or 3.23 million women in the US.  Called keratoconjunctivitissicca, the underlying pathology is a decreased production of …

At Carroll Dermatology, we understand the importance of maintaining healthy, radiant skin. Your skin is not only the largest organ of your body but also one of the most visible aspects of your overall health. As the field of dermatology continues to advance, we are excited to introduce a cutting-edge treatment that is revolutionizing skincare: Exion. What is Exion? Exion …

How to Protect Your Hair During Alopecia Awareness Month When it comes to the seasons, nothing compares to the cooling temperatures and festivities that fall brings. From football season to pumpkin spice everything, it’s hard to find a better time of year than the autumn months. But, like every season, there’s the underbelly. The summer months have blistering heat, winter …

“With age comes wisdom” is a well-known saying reflecting the common belief that we gain valuable knowledge and insight as we get older. However, as we add more candles to our birthday cakes, we also increase our risk of developing cancer. While cancer can occur at any age, the likelihood of developing the disease rises as we get further into …

It doesn’t take much effort to hear of all the turmoil going on in our nation and around the world. It’s quite frightening at times to think about where this all might end up. But if we’re honest with one another, we really shouldn’t be surprised. Conflict between people has existed since Cain and Abel – and it’s not getting …

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, claiming more lives each year than colon, breast and prostate cancer combined. World Lung Cancer Day, observed on August 1, aims to educate the public about the disease, share strategies to reduce risk and provide support to those impacted. Lung cancer basics Lung cancer forms in the …

Have You Seen This Mane? by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS When it comes to missing hair, there’s no need to send out a search party. At Bauman Medical, my expert team and I are the only detectives you need to solve this mystery. Our latest advancements in diagnostic tools not only make hair loss less of a puzzle but …

As we begin to wind down on summer, it’s the perfect time to schedule your seasonal flu vaccine and make sure you’re up to date on other vaccines that help to protect you against respiratory illnesses, such as COVID-19 or pneumonia. These conditions tend to be more common during the fall and winter months, so you want to be sure …

Hearing loss can negatively affect mental health in a variety of ways. When people struggle to hear, communication becomes challenging. This can lead to issues like loneliness, sorrow and social isolation. Audiologist Debra Shadoff, AuD, director of Audiology with a Heart, Palm Springs FL, sees it in patients all the time. At an appointment, a woman once told him that …

By David A. Goldman MD – Protecting your eyes from injury is one of the most basic things you can do to keep your vision healthy throughout your life. You may be somewhat aware of the possible risks of eye injuries, but are you taking the easiest step of all to prevent 90 percent of those injuries: wearing the proper …