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Dr. Catherine Balestra, MD

Bio

Catherine Balestra, MD was born and raised in Miami, Florida, graduated from Princeton University with a degree in Molecular Biology, and earned her medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. After completing her internship in Internal Medicine at Mt. Sinai Hospital, Dr. Balestra received her Dermatology specialty training at the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami. Dr. Balestra is board certified and specializes in medical and cosmetic dermatology and Mohs micrographic surgery.

Education:
• MD: University of Miami Medical Center
• BA: Princeton University

Residency:
• University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital

Fellowship:
• Skin and Cancer Associates, Center for Dermatology, Plantation, FL

Internship:
• Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center

Specialties:

Affiliation:

  • Skin Center of South Miami

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dermatology:
    Look for New, Improved Sunscreen Labels

    FRIDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- New labeling laws for sunscreen will help American consumers choose the product that provides the best sun protection, experts say.

    The new labels must provide information about whether a sunscreen will protect against skin cancer in addition to sunburn,...Full Article

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    Dog DNA May Yield Clues to Human Eczema

    FRIDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- A gene associated with eczema in dogs has been identified, and that might one day lead to better treatments for people with the skin disease, a new study contends.

    The skin of patients with eczema -- whether canine or human -- ...Full Article

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    Red Hair Pigment Might Raise Melanoma Risk: Study

    THURSDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- The red in redheads' hair is thought to put them at increased risk of the dangerous skin cancer melanoma, even if they don't spend a lot of time in the sun, according to a new study.

    Study co-author Dr. David Fisher and his research team first uncovered...Full Article

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    Temporary Tattoos May Leave Permanent Damage

    TUESDAY, March 26 (HealthDay News) -- As thousands of college students head to sunny spots for spring break, getting temporary tattoos may seem like a fun thing to do. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns that they can cause blisters and permanent scarring.

    While the ink used ...Full Article

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    With Acne, Bacteria Strain on Your Skin May Be Culprit

    THURSDAY, Feb. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Your odds of having acne may depend on whether the "good" strain of a particular type of bacteria lives on your skin, a new study suggests.

    "People never think of wanting to have good bacteria on their skin," said lead author Huiying Li, an assistan...Full Article

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    Fans of Reality Beauty Shows Twice as Likely to Tan: Study

    THURSDAY, Jan. 10 (HealthDay News) -- People who tune in to reality beauty shows on television are much more likely to use tanning lamps and to tan outdoors than those who don't watch such shows, a new study finds.

    Indoor and outdoor tanning increase the risk of skin cancer, experts note....Full Article

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    Synthetic Skin Heals Itself With a Touch, Study Shows

    WEDNESDAY, Nov. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists say they have created a touch-sensitive plastic "skin" that can heal itself when torn or cut.

    The synthetic skin includes a plastic polymer with molecules that can reorganize themselves and restore the structure of the material after it is...Full Article

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    Redheads May Face Higher Risk of Melanoma, Even Without Sun Exposure

    WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) -- New research in mice suggests that redheaded people may be more susceptible to the dangerous type of skin cancer known as melanoma, even if they don't spend a lot of time in the sun.

    The findings haven't been confirmed in humans. Still, researchers d...Full Article

  • Catherine Balestra, MD
    Catherine Balestra, MD of MDLIVE answered:
    What sunscreen should I use?
    When you read the label on a sunscreen bottle, there are four things to focus on so that you can...  Full Post