Melanie Hecker

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  • Eczema

    posted: Oct. 22, 2018.

    Eczema and atopic dermatitis are terms often used interchangeably.  In actuality, eczema is a much more general term that includes such diseases as irritant contact dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, and Read more
  • Do sunscreens cause cancer?

    posted: Oct. 22, 2018.

    Many patients ask me if sunscreens can cause cancer.  My answer is that there is much more evidence that sun exposure causes cancer than that sunscreen causes cancer. Read more Read more
  • Should I get some sun for Vitamin D?

    posted: Oct. 22, 2018.

    Do we really need to go out in the sun in small doses in order to get Vitamin D?  As I live and work in Florida, I always tell my patients Read more
  • Skin Cancer Treatment Options

    posted: Oct. 22, 2018.

    Not all skin cancer is as serious as melanoma.  The most common skin cancers, basal cell and squamous cell are, with some exceptions, very rarely at risk of metastasizing, and Read more
  • SRT - 100

    posted: Oct. 22, 2018.

    One of the most satisfying treatments that became available to me in the last 2 years has been the SRT-100, a device in my office that treats basal cell and Read more
  • SRT for Keloids

    posted: Oct. 22, 2018.

    If you've ever had a C-section or open heart surgery, or know someone who has, you know the unsightly raised scars that result.  Many of these raised scars are keloids, and Read more
  • Bug bites

    posted: Oct. 22, 2018.

    Everybody gets freaked out about bugs in the house.  If you get bites on you skin and they blow up and look really bad, it is still much more likely Read more
  • Anti-aging

    posted: Oct. 22, 2018.

    When considering procedures to get rid of wrinkles, brown spots, red spots, sagging skin, or loose skin, it is imperative to use the right topical products to protect your investment. I Read more
  • Acne and Moisturizers

    posted: Oct. 22, 2018.

    So many of my acne patients have it in their heads that they must moisturize their face daily.  Acne is partly caused by overactive oil glands which leads to clogging Read more
  • How to treat warts

    posted: Oct. 22, 2018.

    Warts are viruses that come out mainly in children, and the wide majority of children will never get them as adults because they developed an immunity to them.   Patients get frustrated Read more
  • Choosing the Right Lotion for Your Dry Skin

    posted: Oct. 15, 2018.

    Find out how to care for your dry skin effectively. Despite the fact that spring isn’t too far behind, we still have to put up with snow, cold temperatures and freezing Read more
  • What is Shingles?

    posted: Sep. 28, 2018.

    What are the symptoms of and treatments for this painful dermatological condition? Did you know that anyone who has had chickenpox is at risk for shingles, and that those over the Read more
  • We went to an advanced Glytone Peel training in Miami 9/13/18

    posted: Sep. 17, 2018.

    We went to an advanced Glytone Peel training in Miami 9/13/18 Read more
  • How Swimmers Should Care for Their Skin

    posted: Sep. 13, 2018.

    Give your skin the TLC it needs while still enjoying your pool days. If the swimming pool is a second home to you, then you may definitely label yourself a swimmer. Read more
  • How to Prevent Chapped Hands

    posted: Aug. 29, 2018.

    Chapped skin can happen at any time of the year, from the warmest climate to the coldest. Whether it’s harsh chemical soaps, cold temperatures, or over­exposure to the sun, chapped Read more
  • Rejuvenate Your Skin With Microdermabrasion

    posted: Aug. 14, 2018.

    Take years off your skin thanks to this skin resurfacing system.   Aging happens to all of us; however, it doesn’t mean our skin has to give away our age. Of course, Read more

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Hecker Dermatology Group, PA

 (954) 783-2323
3500 NE 5th Avenue Pompano Beach, FL 33064
 7710 NW 71ST CT, Suite 203 Tamarac, FL 33321