Welcome back to the SkinScholar Blog!

Every day I’m asked, what makes our skin care products different from the cosmetic creams and serums that you buy at drug stores, department stores or specialty cosmetic stores and I love answering this question and helping people make the best choice for their skin!

I am sure you’ve been approached, more than once, by a salesperson asking you to try a pretty-foiled sample packet of their cream or serum. You went home, tried it and loved the “perfumey” smell, creamy texture, and the picture of the pretty jar it comes in. And that’s how they get you! We’re attracted to all the things that don’t have anything to do with how the product actually performs. We are attracted to the marketing!

Cosmetic skin products that are sold only in physician’s offices have been tested and proven to yield the best results for a particular skin type. The ingredients are, for the most part, stronger than the creams and serums sold in stores. Vitamin C and retinols, for example, are expensive to produce and they come in various strengths, and they need to be in certain forms to really penetrate the skin.
Your skin care physician or esthetician can act as your personal skin care consultant and recommend products they have tested and approved for your type of skin. Over-the-counter products are good for hydrating the skin, but they don’t have the ingredients or strength required to make much of a difference.

This blog is not intended to tell you that your department store creams are worthless. I always tell our patients that using anything is better than using nothing at all and hydration, as well as using sunscreen, is key to anti-aging so do not throw away your store-bought products! This blog is meant to educate you on the difference between the creams that your physician sells and those sold at the drug store.

I could go on forever about this topic – but I will elaborate in a later blog to keep your interest peaked…

I love feedback and questions so please reach out to me if you need help!

Love the skin you’re in!

The SkinScholar

Next Blog: What is the difference in SPF numbers? Most people don’t know what it means! It’s going to be a great blog – don’t miss out!

SARASOTA, Florida (March 3, 2020) – In a special luncheon held on Thursday, February 6 at the Sarasota Garden Club, O’Donoghue Dermatology was recognized by the club’s Civic Beautification Committee for their significant contribution to the beautification of the area.

Committed to the belief that “Good landscaping is good business.”, the Sarasota Garden Club encourages the beautification of our community by recognizing outstanding landscaping at businesses, public buildings, churches/places of worship, homeowners’ associations, parks and recreational areas.

“As part of our ongoing commitment to offering our patients the most advanced treatment options available in the most comfortable environment possible, we underwent two major expansions, one in 2013 and another in 2019. Throughout that process, we never lost sight of the importance of making our surroundings visually appealing for the patients who seek our care so we’re quite honored to have our beautification efforts recognized by the Sarasota Garden Club.” said Dr. O’Donoghue.

Benefits & Employment Details:

• 25 to 30 hours/per week needed
• Competitive pay
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
• Drug-Free Workplace

Responsibilities Include:

• Perform routine clinical tasks to support medical staff.
• Provide stellar customer service.
• Escort patients to exam rooms.
• Perform patient interviews to obtain charting information and enter it into EMR system.

Basic Qualifications:

• Medical Assistant Certification required.
• BLS Certification required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment required.
• Previous experience in dermatology a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with surgical procedures a plus but not required.
• Proficiency in Modernizing Medicine EMR a plus but not required.

Interested parties should email resumes and cover letters to info@dermatologyexperts com

Becky Clark, Admin Assistant, Alison O'Donoghue, Barbara Richardson, Practice Manager, Kevin O'Donoghue, Nancy O'Donoghue

Click here to read the press release

SARASOTA, Florida (October 15, 2019) – In a ceremony held on Saturday, September 28, during the 38th Annual Meeting of the Florida Society of Dermatologic Surgeons (FSDS) at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, Dr. J Morgan O’Donoghue of O’Donoghue Dermatology was named 2019 Surgeon of the Year by the FSDS.

This award recognizes his outstanding surgical skills, commitment to the wellbeing of his patients, and leadership within the Society that he presided over in 2016.

“It’s a great honor to be recognized as 2019 Surgeon of the Year by my peers within an organization devoted to raising the bar for dermatologic surgeons across the state.” said Dr. O’Donoghue.

Hello everyone! This is my first blog to our O’Donoghue Dermatology patients and potential patients. I have known many of you for more than twelve years and always look forward to seeing you again. I thought it would be great to expand our reach and let others know why you all have been so loyal to our practice. Dr. O’Donoghue is known by many as a great doctor, not only because of his high level of experience and knowledge, but also because he treats everyone with amazing kindness and care. It is an honor to work with Dr. O’Donoghue and to help him provide our patients with exceptional care.

So, as I was thinking about writing this blog, it brought me back to a college project that I had to do. We were asked to come up with a campaign for a business idea or marketing promotion. I chose skin care (surprise, surprise) as my topic. I learned a lot about proper skin care over the years from Dr. O’Donoghue, our medical assistants, reps, and patients. One part of my job I love the most is to share what I have learned and to help others. My project was named the Skin Scholar. So, I am thinking that it will be a perfect blog name. I hope you do too! I will pick topics that most of our patients need help with on a daily basis. We have knowledgeable staff to help you with all your skin care questions. I thank you all for trusting our practice and loyalty over the last twelve years. Stayed tuned for future blogs from the Skin Scholar!

Next blog subject sneak peek: What is the difference between skin care products sold at a physician office versus a retail store? It can be overwhelming to decide the right products for your skin! Stayed tuned!

- Barbara Richardson

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The laser delivers a controlled amount of therapeutic heat deep into the skin tissue while its patented Dynamic Cooling Device™ (DCD™) protects the upper layers of your skin and minimizes discomfort with a burst of cryogen. Each laser pulse may be preceded and followed by a cooling spray.

The length and number of sessions depends on a variety of factors including the severity of the condition being treated. Your doctor will be able to provide an estimate before starting treatment.

If you are bothered by facial veins, port wine stains, vascular birthmarks or a similar condition, you might be a good candidate for pulsed dye laser treatment.

Call O’Donoghue Dermatology at 941-926-SKIN (7546) to schedule your appointment today!

Licensed Esthetician, Olivia Blakely, was at the LA Fitness at the Southgate Mall promoting our new Juvenus Med Spa on Wednesday, July 31. If you missed her, be sure to mark your calendars for Thursday, August 15 when she'll be back with skincare samples, snacks, coupons & raffles.

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