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Eczema often flares up in response to triggers, which activate your skin’s sensitivity. Here are five of the most common ones and what to do if they apply to you.

Laser tattoo removal empowers you to erase the otherwise permanent ink on your body. Here’s what you can expect from the process.

Skin cancer surgery is a first-line treatment for skin cancer. Here are four promising facts about it that can ease your mind.

Unsightly veins, typically on the legs, appear with age and dissuade you from wearing shorts. Don’t wait for them to go away on their own — try this instead.

Sun protection factor (SPF) is a measure of how well a given product can protect your skin from ultraviolet light rays. Here’s everything you need to know about how it works.

The results of a skin biopsy offer a breakdown of what’s going on with your skin, at least in that specific sample. Read on to discover when a skin biopsy is necessary and what it can tell you. 

With advanced laser procedures, hair removal is more versatile than ever before. If you’re questioning whether laser hair removal works on a specific body part, the odds are in your favor.

Each year, Americans spend millions of dollars on rejuvenating procedures to conceal or reverse their wrinkles. But, can you save money by preventing them altogether?

Removing your body hair is a very personal decision, and so is choosing your method of hair removal. Take a moment to compare conventional methods with modern laser hair removal to make your choice.

Any first-time surgery can be intimidating, even if it’s a minor skin surgery. Read on to learn everything you need to know about Mohs surgery and what to expect during your visit. 

Having an unwanted tattoo might not be physically uncomfortable, but it’s always in the back of your mind. If you regret a tattoo, restore your ink-free skin with laser tattoo removal.

Psoriasis flare-ups can spring up without warning and drive you to extreme measures to cover or conceal your skin. Follow these basic tips to manage them effectively.

Most lipomas are harmless, but a growing one can affect the way your clothing fits and or cause some discomfort depending on its placement. If you don’t like the way your growing lipoma looks, consider professional dermatological treatment.

You can’t replace your skin, but you can improve its appearance and texture with professional acne care. Our experts are ready to assist you in using the latest products and procedures for acne and acne scars.

If you’re hoping to turn back the clock on your complexion without going “under the knife,” Botox® and dermal fillers provide valuable options. Learn how they work and which may be right for you.

Eating a healthy diet is one of the most important factors for maintaining good physical health. But did you know that diet can also have a major impact on the health of your skin...

The sun provides us with essential warmth and light, but its rays can be harmful when not used responsibly. Unprotected exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause skin damage and increase your risk of skin cancer...

Skin cancer is a very serious condition that can be life threatening. But the good news is that it is highly treatable if it is caught early...

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops from cells known as melanocytes. It is one of the most serious forms of skin cancer and can be life-threatening if not addressed appropriately...

Are you looking for ways to maintain healthy, glowing skin? Dermatology is the branch of medicine dedicated to the care of the skin, and dermatologists are the professionals who specialize in it...

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, affecting millions of people every year. While it can be a scary diagnosis, early detection and treatment can significantly improve outcomes...

Mohs surgery is a specialized technique for removing skin cancer. This type of surgery has the highest success rate for treating certain types of skin cancer, such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma...

Acne is a common skin condition that affects nearly everyone at some point in their life. While it may seem like a minor nuisance, it can have a huge impact on someone’s self-confidence and overall well being...

The holidays can be a stressful time for many reasons, don’t let your skincare be another one of them. Did you know that increased stress can cause your skin to break out? The classic example is stress and acne...

Keloids and hypertrophic scars represent an exuberant healing response that poses a challenge for physicians. Patients at high risk of keloids are usually younger than 30 years and have darker skin...

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a condition that causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin. It’s common in young children but can occur at any age. Atopic dermatitis is long lasting (chronic) and tends to flare sometimes...

The IPL Photofacial is a skin treatment that can reduce the appearance of damage and subtract years from your complexion. IPL, also known as Intense Pulsed Light therapy or the photo facial, uses cutting edge technology to produce younger-looking...

Is your skin in need of rejuvenation? Are you bothered by age/sun spots, broken capillaries, or just the overall appearance of your skin? Lumenis® M22™ provides an Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment—also known as a Photofacial treatment...

IPL laser vein treatments effectively treat facial veins and unwanted leg veins that are superficially residing in the epidermal area of the skin...

IPL is similar to laser treatment, but the light is less concentrated. Where lasers use a single focused wavelength, IPL spreads out the light using several wavelengths...

Living in the sunshine state means that we must think about how to protect ourselves from the sun often. Because sun damage is cumulative, starting a good sunscreen routine for going out in the sun needs to begin early...

Dry skin is most common in climates that have low humidity and cold conditions so dry skin isn’t as common in Florida. That makes it even more important to look out for if you’re experiencing dry skin issues...

A keloid is usually larger than the original wound. A scar that stays inside the bounds of the original wound is a hypertrophic scar. A keloid scar is a thick raised scar...

With aging, the outer skin layer (epidermis) thins, even though the number of cell layers remains unchanged...

Skin cancer on the lips is especially dangerous and you need to know that. Lip skin is fragile, can’t really protect itself from UV rays and lip cancer can be surprisingly aggressive. It’s also not uncommon...

Getting acne treatments done at our state-of-the-art clinics in Orlando, Florida has many benefits, especially during the changing temperature of Florida’s winter months...

The Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT) system is a compact, state-of-the art system that helps eliminate skin cancer cells. Because the amount of radiation penetrates just a few millimeters below the skin’s surface...

Here are a few that would compel you to visit Dr. Vitaly Blatnoy at the Orlando Dermatology Center as fast as possible to reduce any unsightly symptoms that could ruin your day...

Skin cancer is a very real threat for Americans; it’s estimated that one out of every five people in the U.S. will develop the disease in their lifetime. As a result of this shocking statistic, it’s extremely important that you pay attention to your skin.

Back to school means back to stress for many people, which leads to breakouts. Pushing your skincare routine to the side may be tempting as you get busy with school work this fall, but trust us when we tell you that it’s a bad habit to start...

The Most Effective Technique for Treating Common Skin Cancers is Mohs Surgery...

Orlando Dermatology Center is home to dermatologist who are experts in clinical dermatology, including skin cancer screening, Mohs surgery, acne treatment, mole checks, sun damage correction, skin allergy treatment, and other medical dermatology concerns.

Utah, Vermont and New Hampshire have the highest rates of skin cancer. Texas, Alaska and New Mexico have lowest rates of skin cancer. Men had 160% more cases of skin cancer than women. Nationwide, nearly 44,000 people died from skin cancer...

Black and red tattoo inks usually fade very well with laser treatment. Colored tattoos often require more treatment sessions to completely remove compared to all-black tattoos...

Nearly 30% of people in the U.S. have at least one tattoo. Almost half of all millennials have one. But not all of them are happy about their decision. As many as 25% of those with a tattoo say they regret getting it...

Washing your hands and wearing face masks are the best ways to prevent spreading this virus but can also cause skincare issues. How can you prevent dry skin and various skin rashes while still being safe...

2020 was a tough year for most of us. So, HAPPY NEW YEAR! Are your new year’s skin care resolutions going to help you have better skin this year? Having clear, blemish-free skin is something that we would all love. It’s undeniable...

As temperatures drop, winter can wreak havoc on your skin. At the Orlando Dermatology Center our patients are used to humid and hot climate but when temperatures drop and humidity goes down you will feel a big change in your skin...

In order to celebrate National Healthy Skin Month, here are some facts from Dr. Vitaly Blatnoy to educate you more on your skincare...

Your skin is the largest organ in your body, so stress can manifest on your skin easily. 2020 has been quite a stressful year for most people around the world and we haven’t even made it to the Presidential election yet...

The Orlando Dermatology Center is located in Central Florida, right in the path of yearly hurricanes. You may prepare your home for the hurricane season with shutters and updating your flood insurance, but do you also take the time to change your skincare?

#1: Acne: The summer heat increases the amount we sweat which can clog pores and cause more severe acne outbreaks as well as ingrown hairs and other summer skincare issues...

Summer Acne can be incredibly frustrating. The warmer months often include increased humidity in the air as well as a number of other irritants that could increase the number of acne outbreaks one has...

The Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has loosened the regulations for telemedicine in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth services may now be delivered to Medicare beneficiaries by phone as long as video capability is available...

Laser tattoo removal is a popular cosmetic procedure that is safe, effective, and only takes only minutes to perform. In this part of our website you will learn how laser tattoo removal works...

Following the same skin care routine year round may not work so well when the humidity drops. Without a change in your skin care, dry air can make fine lines and wrinkles more noticeable. Dry skin can itch, flake, crack, and even bleed...

It is necessary to change your skincare routine during the winter to account for the difference in humidity and temperature and how that can affect your skin...

Yes. Anything that you ingest has an effect on the body. Acne is very sensitive to your diet and there are many ways you can reduce facial acne simply by changing the type of food you eat...

When living in states with high instances of melanoma such Florida, it is important to know the difference between a simple mole and a dangerous instance of melanoma...

Summer Skincare Plan Dr. Blatnoy recommends the following battle plan for summer skincare...

The Orlando Dermatology Center is located in Florida, and during April-August we have some of the most humid and hot days of the year. This creates a host of problems for your skin...

Rosacea is a common skin condition that causes redness in the face. The skin disease is visible on famous faces you know such as Bill Clinton and Princess Diana...

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, rates of melanoma (the deadliest form of skin cancer) have doubled since 1982, and skin cancer is now the most common cancer diagnosed in the United States...

An ingrown hair cyst refers to an ingrown hair that turns into a cyst — a large bump that extends between the skin’s surface and deep underneath it. Ingrown hair cysts can be quite painful if not identified properly and provided appropriate treatment...

Essentially, a cyst is a ball of dead skin cells trapped underneath live skin. Usually skin produces new cells rapidly throughout your day and they fall off as normal and new cells take their place...

Happy New Year from everyone at the Orlando Dermatology Center & The Florida Keloid Center...

Did you know that Eczema can be triggered by cold weather? That’s why it’s especially important to be wary of proper skincare during the cold months to prevent cold weather eczema...

When you’re a teenager it’s not unusual for you to have bumps, blisters, and pimples. It’s all part of the process of growing up, but if those skin irritations caused by hormones become large, red, and extremely painful, then you could have cystic acne...

SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor, and it represents the ratio of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) dose that causes the first noticeable redness on sunblock-protected skin versus the dose of UVR that causes the first noticeable redness on unprotected skin...

Warts are benign (not cancerous) skin growths that appear when a virus infects the top layer of the skin. Viruses that cause warts are called human papillomavirus (HPV)...

Follow these tips to protect your skin from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays and reduce your risk of skin cancer...

Shopping for an anti-aging skin care product can feel like hit-or-miss experience. With so many choices, it can be difficult to know which products to choose. Here are a few tips to help you choose the right products...

Many signs of aging are related to a progressive volume loss which can be lessened by dermal fillers. As facial tissues thin out as we age, lines become deeper and more noticeable especially  around the nose, and mouth...

Many things cause our skin to age. Some things are out of our control others we can control and  influence...

Pattern hair loss, known as male-pattern hair loss (MPHL) or male pattern baldness when it affects males and female-pattern hair loss(FPHL) when it affects females, is hair loss that primarily affects the top and front of the scalp...

Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL) is the most-common cause of hair loss in women. FPHL usually begins in mid 40s, 50s, or 60s. It can begin earlier for some women...

Hormonal acne is fluctuations in your hormones. It affects adults of any age and is more common in women. It’s estimated that approximately 50 percent of women ages 20 to 30 have hormonal acne.

Melanomas look like moles. The majority of melanomas are black or brown, but they can also be skin colored, pink, red, purple blue or white...

Rather than a specific health condition, eczema is a reaction pattern that the skin produces in a number of diseases; making it very difficult to cure eczema. It begins as red, raised tiny blisters containing a clear fluid atop red, elevated plaques...

Cystic acne is a form of acne associated with long-standing, painful nodules of the face, back of neck, chest, and back...

One of the most significant reasons for this sharp increase in melanoma cases is the growing popularity of indoor tanning and tanning bed use...

There are many things that you can afford to skip but a skin cancer screening is not one of them, especially for those living in Florida, the sunshine state. The probability of contracting skin cancer is extremely high in this part of the country...

Isotretinoin, also known as Accutane, is a powerful medication used to treat severe acne. The treatment course is usually about 4 to 6 months. It is very effective for all types of breakouts...

At the Orlando Dermatology Center, our basal cell carcinoma doctors and experts are able to easily and successfully treat basal cell carcinomas with currently available treatments...

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells arising in the squamous cells, which compose most of the skin’s upper layers (the epidermis)...

Many patients are bothered by their keloid scars and constantly look for the optimal, best treatment. Intralesional cryotherapy has been successfully implemented on many patients, with outstanding results...

Vitaly Blatnoy, MD of Orlando Dermatology Center was featured in Orlando Magazines annual list of top physicians in 2017. To view the article, please navigate to the Orlando Magazine Website...

The Orlando Dermatology Center has been making a lot of new moves recently, including opening a new office, increasing the amount of services provided through new equipment purchases, AND developing an improved way to the removal of keloid scars...

Sub-branded as the Florida Keloid Center, Dr. Blatnoy and experienced and effective staff are able to use a system called Cryodestruction™ to safely and effectively remove keloid scars...

Keloid scars are overgrowths of scar tissues that develop around a wound. The cause of keloid scars is not known but it is more common in people who have darker skin tones...

Cosmetic skin surgery done by a dermatologist involves diagnosing and treating various skin, hair, nail and vein conditions, including benign growths, skins cancers, aging skin, unwanted fat, excess hair and varicose veins...

There are many options available for laser skin treatments to enhance the look and feel of the skin on your face. Laser resurfacing is a treatment that reduces facial wrinkles and skin irregularities. It may also help with certain acne scars...

Skin cancer is a terrifying concept but has many treatments and is best caught early, so make sure you are going to your dermatologist regularly, especially if you are at-risk for skin cancer...

Starting treatment of your acne scars begins with a consultation from your dermatologist. The doctor will examine your skin and scars and ask some important questions...

Chemical Peels are one of the cosmetic services we provide at the Orlando Dermatology Center offices in Oviedo and Waterford Lakes...

Dermatologists diagnose and treat more than 3,000 different diseases. These diseases include skin cancer, eczema, acne, psoriasis, and nail infections...

Dr. Vitaly Blatnoy recently opened another Orlando Dermatology Center office on Alafaya near King Tuts and Pep Boys. The office specializes in Pediatric and Adult dermatology with a range of services...