Luis T Menendez, MD, PA

Luis T Menendez, MD, PA Dermatologist in Tampa, FL Turn to Luis T Menendez, MD, PA, for all your skin care needs. Treatment and surgery are available for moles, warts, acne, and cancer.

Backed by more than 40 years of experience in the industry, dermatologist Luis T. Menendez, MD, seeks to provide the best cosmetic, surgical, and medical care in Tampa, Florida. Call us today for more information.

05/02/2024

I have noticed two moles recently. Does that mean I have skin cancer? Check with your dermatologist, but in general, most moles are non-cancerous. However, if the moles look different than others you have, if they are tender to the touch or have recently changed in color or appearance, that is a sign that the mole should be checked for skin cancer.

04/30/2024

Did you know the foods you eat could be affecting your complexion? Maintaining a balance of salads, fish, eggs, chicken, vegetables and cereals can keep your skin glowing.

04/25/2024

Would you believe that honey could be a potent antibiotic? Some beauty experts even say that it makes an excellent scar treatment. Massage the honey into white scars, and leave it on for at least half an hour. Try a medicinal honey rather than the standard grocery store honey.

04/23/2024

In terms of skin care products, dermatologists recommended that in the day you wear products that contain antioxidants, as they also have sun protection properties. Nighttime products should ideally contain retinoids, peptides, and growth factors.

04/18/2024

Have you ever noticed hard, almost bony growths on the balls or heels of your feet? These are plantar warts, and while they aren’t dangerous in any way, they can be quite painful in some cases. Your dermatologist can remove a plantar wart to eliminate the pain.

04/16/2024

Studies show that the main risk factor for skin cancer is exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. Even a single burning episode as a child can significantly increases your chances of getting skin cancer as an adult, according to experts.

04/11/2024

Nearly 2500 years ago, Hippocrates became one of the first physicians to regard the human body as a collection of interconnected systems. He regarded proper digestion (pepsis) as essential to overall health and poor digestion as the cause of many common diseases.

04/09/2024

Melanoma is by far the most dangerous type of skin cancer, causing about 75% of all skin cancer-related deaths. It can usually be identified as a mole or lesion that follows this pattern of irregularities: Asymmetrical shape, border irregularities, color, diameter and evolution of the lesion.

04/04/2024

A dermatologist can help with skin disorders like psoriasis. This condition manifests as thick, scaly patches on the scalp, knees, elbows, and buttocks. While the condition is chronic, there are many different treatments that can reduce symptoms. At your initial evaluation, the dermatologist will assess your condition and recommend an effective treatment.

04/02/2024

If you have very fair skin, or skin that freckles easily, this means you have a higher risk of skin cancer. Other risk factors include green or blue eyes, blond or red hair, and a family history of skin cancer.

03/28/2024

Did you know that human fingernails grow faster than toenails? While fingernails grow an average of 3.5mm monthly,toenails grow an average of 1.6mm monthly.

03/26/2024

Your skin might be at the highest risk for infection out of any organ in your body. Your skin can be affected not only by your environment, but also by things going on inside your body.

03/21/2024

Will a glycolic acid peel hurt? Talk to your dermatologist about your specific treatment, but in general, the use of this acid peel may produce a light burning sensation. Your skin likely will turn red and may remain that way for a few hours or longer.

03/19/2024

Our office offers various non-surgical treatment options to correct, remove, reduce and eliminate the signs of aging. These procedures include dermal fillers, Botox, topical prescription medications, Demrapen, chemical peels, and microdermabrasion.

03/14/2024

One of the preventable causes of early skin aging is exposure to ultraviolet radiation. The problem builds over time through the long exposure to sun and use of indoor tanning beds.

03/12/2024

Do you know that in the 1950s, only about 7 percent women colored their hair? By 2015, that number has increased to 75 percent.

03/07/2024

Dermatologists use photodynamic therapy for treating of skin cancer and precancerous growths. Photodynamic therapy requires knowledge of photobiology and cancer biology. It is minimally invasive and minimally toxic, employing photonic devices like lasers and LEDs.

03/05/2024

Could a vaccine for acne be on its way? According to a UC San Diego dermatology professor, a 6-year study may lead to two types of vaccine being developed for the bacteria that causes propionibacterium acne.

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South Tampa, FL

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 2pm - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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