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Suzanne Salhab, MD
Dermatologist
Dr. Suzanne A. Salhab, is a multi-specialty Medical Physician, board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, American Board of Multi-Specialties, and Board Certification in Addiction Medicine by the American Board of Addiction Psychiatry and American Society of Addiction Medicine. She recently opened up a brand new facility in the Temple Terrace area to serve the community in almost every aspect of medicine. One of specialties practiced, addiction medicine, is recognized by SAMSHA as a substance abuse and mental health facility to help patients with both Mental Health issues and Addiction Problems. She is also featured as a preferred provider on suboxone.com, the only medication used to treat addiction medicine. Dr. Salhab was also the 4th physician in the hillsborough county area to obtain Florida license to recommend medical cannabis for qualified patients when it was approved for medical use. Although her primary specialty is Family Medicine, she is ACLS certified with extensive Urgent care and Emergency care medicine in the past, allowing her to treat acute medical conditions in the office. She is also certified in Dermatological procedures with the Harmony XL laser machine, Botox, and multiple Dermal and Lip Fillers. Multiple medical services that include weight loss, anti-aging medicine, primary and preventative care including chronic co-morbidities such as hypertension and diabetes, pediatrics, psychiatry, chronic pain management, auto injury accident initial physicals, physical exams for both children and adults, vaccinations, and much more. She has made her facility as a facility of choice in order to serve you, your family all in one place, without having to refer her patients to other specialties, making sure her patients receive great medical care under one roof.
14 years
Experience
Suzanne Salhab, MD
- Temple Terrace, Fl
- Xavier University School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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My daughter has more freckles than anyone else in our family. Why is this?
Freckles are not a big deal. If she’s light and goes in the sun, make sure she wears sunscreen.
Do acne face washes really help in preventing acne?
I have found in my practice some things just work for certain people. I give patients tretinoin and have them use as directed. Consultation with your doctor first.
Can laser hair removal treatment cause any major side effects?
Everything has side effects. Make sure you're going somewhere well-trained.
Can my daughter go swimming with ringworm?
She can. But it’s only going to make things worse. She needs to see a dermatology doctor
Can using vaseline during sex have any side effects?
It can cause some side effects down the road. Consultation with your physician if you're worried.
I underwent laser treatment for hair removal and I still have a reaction. What should I do?
Make sure you apply sunscreen daily. Consultation with your physician if you're worried.
What causes skin darkening in the neck region?
Dark patches around the neck is seen in obesity as early sign of diabetes. PCOS is also sen in overweight woman. Consultation with your physician if your worried
Are there any natural treatments to get rid of Eczema?
Unfortunately the best remedy as far as home remedies is a few things you can do don’t change any of the detergents warm showers are the best not too hot after taking a shower READ MORE
Unfortunately the best remedy as far as home remedies is a few things you can do don’t change any of the detergents warm showers are the best not too hot after taking a shower make sure you use obviously bar soaps nothing with any type of fragrance and once they shower pat dry and glove that lotion and hydrate them. Hydration hydration hydration is the key. Unfortunately when does become severe patients do you need a steroid
Are acne marks permanent?
The way I practice I actually use a cocktail to pretty amazing things, however, it is up to the patient in the sense of following what to do as far as post care if you get acne READ MORE
The way I practice I actually use a cocktail to pretty amazing things, however, it is up to the patient in the sense of following what to do as far as post care if you get acne that causes you to have scars. To me, I think it’s a waste of time to use all the other products. I put a patient on something called Trentonoin cream and show them how to use it very minimally and make sure that they are hydrated as far as a Cetaphil lotion and then must wear sunscreen 24/7 or they will get burned. This is the most important thing; if you do this, can you get that cream prescribed? I have done it where patients got their acne scars and acne gone in one weekend. However, it is critical that the patient really focuses on caring for the skin afterwards and always see your physician before any of this.
Is a laser treatment for hair removal safe?
Laser hair removal is amazing especially depending on which machines. It’s all about the pre-care and post care of our safety and unloaded the machines are different but most of READ MORE
Laser hair removal is amazing especially depending on which machines. It’s all about the pre-care and post care of our safety and unloaded the machines are different but most of the Pre and post Care guidelines Are pretty much the same someone who works at the clinic should inform you about this prior to coming in. I do advise that you do you listen to the instructions because you can really hurt someone or hurt yourself if you Do not follow these. As far as pre-care again depending on the system you will be told not to Tan From weeks to days prior. All types of creams on your face at least for a week as well some of them even say no threading. You will also be told that after it you cannot tan in a tanning bed you must wear sunscreen you must wear lotion And of course you don’t restart your other place of products so quickly. Moisturize sunscreen most important things and always if you’re pregnant consult your physician
What is the best way to treat wrinkles around my eyes?
Obaji is the great skin Caroline that I love. They have an under eye cream that works wonderful for both black bags and wrinkles. Also, you can go get a prescription for some tretinion READ MORE
Obaji is the great skin Caroline that I love. They have an under eye cream that works wonderful for both black bags and wrinkles. Also, you can go get a prescription for some tretinion cream that is used for both wrinkles, however, I would use caution when using that one as it must be used sparingly; do not recommend using anything such as Botox as you can cause multiple problems.
77 Year Old Man With Jock Itch
Jock itch doesn't have to do with age, it's basically a yeast/fungal infection. It's the same stuff that causes tinea versicolor, tinea pedis (foot fungal infections) (tinea corporis)- READ MORE
Jock itch doesn't have to do with age, it's basically a yeast/fungal infection. It's the same stuff that causes tinea versicolor, tinea pedis (foot fungal infections) (tinea corporis)- it's basically areas you sweat in. To avoid it- if you sweat, shower shower shower. Selenium sulfide works great, OTC in selsin blue. Of your doc's giving you a steroid with an antifungal, they are actually doing wrong.
When will my burn go away?
I've been in the same position. Depending on skin type and family history sometimes burns turn into keloids aka keloids. Let's hope that doesn't happen. When you say burn. Ark READ MORE
I've been in the same position. Depending on skin type and family history sometimes burns turn into keloids aka keloids. Let's hope that doesn't happen. When you say burn. Ark are you referring to the discoloration it has caused. You can do two things. I've asked a plastic surgeon once he recommended pure over the counter silicone pads. Walgreens has it. I used it abd did wonders. It gets rid of or reduces both scarring abd the discoloration. Another thing I've used is tretinoin cream! It's used for acne. Wrinkle prophylaxis as welll but just a small dab on the area will reduce thr color overtime. I'd stop the neosporin cream after seeing your family doctor to make sure it's not infected. Good luck !
Skin is itchy after sun exposure, what can I do?
First, always wear sunscreen when sitting outside no matter how light your skin is, also, its important to know that with some creams on your face like tretinoin cream, you need READ MORE
First, always wear sunscreen when sitting outside no matter how light your skin is, also, its important to know that with some creams on your face like tretinoin cream, you need to wear sunscreen for sure as your more likely to get sun burned, Alot of patients with Rosacea get that red cheeky looking skin after sun exposure, but always go see a dermatologist if something doesn't feel right.
Compression knee highs
Compression stockings are for patients that have venous stasis, where you have abnormal blood flow, so wearing those stockings causes the blood flow to go back up to the upper READ MORE
Compression stockings are for patients that have venous stasis, where you have abnormal blood flow, so wearing those stockings causes the blood flow to go back up to the upper part of your body, as if you look at your legs, you should see a discoloration right below the knees - a bluish red color and patients complain of swelling of legs. Usually after workup, yes you get stockings.
As far as varicose veins, those are from standing all day and doesn't have anything to do with wearing the stockings, venous stasis is where you can see the discoloration in a patient's leg usually below the knee, it's a bluish red color and they complain they have swellings of the legs- yes, you must wear them, you need to push the blood back up and you need workup up, but they do not have to do with the varicose veins, that's either inheritance or job-related. And yes, I know they are hard to get on, I'm sorry, elevate legs at night too that will help, but please make sure you see why you were placed on them as varicose veins isn't the proper reason, venous stasis is.
As far as varicose veins, those are from standing all day and doesn't have anything to do with wearing the stockings, venous stasis is where you can see the discoloration in a patient's leg usually below the knee, it's a bluish red color and they complain they have swellings of the legs- yes, you must wear them, you need to push the blood back up and you need workup up, but they do not have to do with the varicose veins, that's either inheritance or job-related. And yes, I know they are hard to get on, I'm sorry, elevate legs at night too that will help, but please make sure you see why you were placed on them as varicose veins isn't the proper reason, venous stasis is.
Skin feels bumpy after IPL
IPL is very tricky, first depends on who you went to and the machine. They should have told you no lotions- nothing on the face, as this can cause some weird looking colors but READ MORE
IPL is very tricky, first depends on who you went to and the machine. They should have told you no lotions- nothing on the face, as this can cause some weird looking colors but patients don't always tell you either. Also, you need to be good at the laser, people think lasers are easy, its a whole another ball game!
When you say it's a bump, I'm not sure if I know what you mean, but I had one lady get it done on her back which she didn't tell me she had lotion on and I ask as if you have any type of lotion, etc., it will cause a little-like line, and it did, no burns, but it did. I had informed her and she did not pay attention, but as long as it's not a burn, it will go away. However, I would call the place you went to and have them look at the results.
When you say it's a bump, I'm not sure if I know what you mean, but I had one lady get it done on her back which she didn't tell me she had lotion on and I ask as if you have any type of lotion, etc., it will cause a little-like line, and it did, no burns, but it did. I had informed her and she did not pay attention, but as long as it's not a burn, it will go away. However, I would call the place you went to and have them look at the results.
PRP before or after fillers?
Hello,
So for Juvederm, as far as fillers under the eyes - I wouldn't recommend it, I've done it for the dermal filler smile lines and lips. I have heard patients get that done, READ MORE
Hello,
So for Juvederm, as far as fillers under the eyes - I wouldn't recommend it, I've done it for the dermal filler smile lines and lips. I have heard patients get that done, but it's approved for certain things. I know they have voluma, but I cannot honestly tell you about getting both of them together. You probably can, but it depends on who does it, the machine and their product. I recommend you find a place you like and go in for a consult to see their products.
So for Juvederm, as far as fillers under the eyes - I wouldn't recommend it, I've done it for the dermal filler smile lines and lips. I have heard patients get that done, but it's approved for certain things. I know they have voluma, but I cannot honestly tell you about getting both of them together. You probably can, but it depends on who does it, the machine and their product. I recommend you find a place you like and go in for a consult to see their products.
Best laser resurfacing for 33 year old for anti-aging
As far as lasers, I have not heard of those, are they home lasers? I initially worked with Cutera which I loved, but now the Alma XL is amazing, but perhaps you could use something READ MORE
As far as lasers, I have not heard of those, are they home lasers? I initially worked with Cutera which I loved, but now the Alma XL is amazing, but perhaps you could use something else. Usually downtown with lasers shouldn't be that much if you go somewhere good that knows what they are doing - OBAJI is an amazing product, yes at first, you'll say no way 6 steps, but it's one of those things to do to maintain your skin and let me tell you before and after pics made one person look 20 years younger.
There's a wash, and then 5 other steps - at first, it's like wow can I do this everyday, but 10 minutes becomes 3 seconds I promise, but you should get the whole kit - and it's expensive, but it lasts for more than a year as if you add up the products you buy you spend more, and if you get the right one or you can ask for Tretinoin cream with it, which is for wrinkle prophylaxis, the tretinoin you need to make sure you sunblock and the first few weeks you may flake off, but even I used it and had compliments. It's really a great product, you can get facials by them too like a peel, but make sure you stop that tretinoin cream as well, they have an amazing under eye cream as well, it really is a great product and you are only 33, the laser is good to do in between, but trust me the Obaji kit is well worth it.
There's a wash, and then 5 other steps - at first, it's like wow can I do this everyday, but 10 minutes becomes 3 seconds I promise, but you should get the whole kit - and it's expensive, but it lasts for more than a year as if you add up the products you buy you spend more, and if you get the right one or you can ask for Tretinoin cream with it, which is for wrinkle prophylaxis, the tretinoin you need to make sure you sunblock and the first few weeks you may flake off, but even I used it and had compliments. It's really a great product, you can get facials by them too like a peel, but make sure you stop that tretinoin cream as well, they have an amazing under eye cream as well, it really is a great product and you are only 33, the laser is good to do in between, but trust me the Obaji kit is well worth it.
Do varicose veins come back after treatment?
From my experience, doing Derm lasers to get rid of superficial veins, many of my patients had had the surgery and it did not work and came to me for the laser treatment and it READ MORE
From my experience, doing Derm lasers to get rid of superficial veins, many of my patients had had the surgery and it did not work and came to me for the laser treatment and it did amazing things, and yes they were permanently moved. Now depending on how many you have, you may have to go through multiple treatments as you have to know what your doing. My advice is going to someone highly trained, but someone who knows what they are doing can get rid of the small little red veins, but if they are all over, or if it's the darker ones, it will take few sessions, but depends on where you go and how good they are at it and of course, the machine.
Skin rash during pregnancy?
I have heard a lot of women that get this and it can be normal. HOWEVER, because there are dangerous things that can cause this, my advise is to go see your OB-GYN and see what READ MORE
I have heard a lot of women that get this and it can be normal. HOWEVER, because there are dangerous things that can cause this, my advise is to go see your OB-GYN and see what they say and get creams they advise you to be on.
