Dr. Robert Bader
Dermatology
Deerfield Beach, FL
29 years experience male
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Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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About
Bio
Robert S. Bader, M.D. is an Ivy-League trained physician and surgeon who is a board-certified Dermatologist Mohs' Surgeon. Aside from having training in Internal Medicine and Dermatology, Dr. Bader completed a fully accredited fellowship in Cosmetic Surgery under the auspices of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Bader has written several book chapters on cosmetic procedures and has authored numerous articles in well-respected medical journals. Dr. Bader has been an invited speaker at several national medical meetings and has shown his remarkable procedures on major television networks. In 2005, Dr. Bader was invited to be the official team Dermatologist and Dermatologic Surgeon for the Florida Panthers NHL Hockey Team. Recently, Dr. Bader was named "One of America's Best Physicians" for 2004 through 2011.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Dermatology
Cosmetic Surgery
Pediatric Dermatology
Licenses
United States: Florida
Doctor Q&A
215 Answers
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A 40-year-old member asked:

Dr. Robert Baderanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Permethrin cream: Used primarily for scabies.
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A 23-year-old female asked:

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A multivitamin: In general, it is recommended that one take a multivitamin daily, unless one is on a restricted diet (i.e. Vegan) or has an intestinal problem that wo... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:

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Acne treatments: There are several forms of acne and treatments are specific for different types of acne. Here are the mainstays of prescription treatment:
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No.: Over the counter treatments for regular warts should not be used for genital warts.
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A 40-year-old member asked:

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Selsun blue freckles: Selsun blue is not a treatment for freckles. Freckles will get lighter if they are not exposed to the sun for many weeks or months. With increased sun... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:

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2-4 weeks: Ketoconazole gel is used for 2-4 weeks, depending upon what is being treated.
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No: No one should have to live with it. Effective treatments are available.
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A 36-year-old male asked:

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More: More expensive treatment does not mean better treatment.
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A 17-year-old female asked:

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Breasts and abdomen: No rocket science here. Typically, the abdomen is more susceptible to stretch than any other area during pregnancy. The breasts also get larger, espec... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:

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Dandruff: Dandruff, or seborrheic dermatitis, is a common disorder that is believed to be caused by a yeast. Most treatments are geared at reducing the yeast... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:

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Plantar warts: Salicylic acid is effective in treating plantar warts. A recent study shows that the response rate is 40%, similar to freezing (cryosurgery).
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A 28-year-old female asked:

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Scars or Stains: All too often, patients refer to staining, or discoloration of the skin as scars. They are not. A scar is a dermal process (deeper in the skin) that r... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:

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Dermatology 29 years experience
Acne treatments: There are several forms of acne and treatments are specific for different types of acne. Here are the mainstays of prescription treatment:
clogged ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:

Dr. Robert Baderanswered
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Wart Treatments: Several wart treatments exist that are available without a prescription.
1. Salicylic acid. This is most effective against plantar warts (warts on ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:

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Lotion in pregnancy: There are many options to choose from including: baby oil, olive oil, crisco oil, eucerin, cetaphil, etc.
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Bleaching cream : Most bleaching creams contain hydroquinone. This medication shuts down the melanocytes, the cells that make pigment. This product can be irritating, e... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:

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Why does sweat smell: Anaerobic bacteria in moist, damp, areas causes a foul odor.
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A 21-year-old member asked:

Dr. Robert Baderanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Lamisil (terbinafine): Lamisil (terbinafine) cream is one of the best anti-fungal creams, and is available without a prescription.
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A 48-year-old member asked:

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Peeling lips: There are several reasons to have peeling lips. Irritation or allergy from lip balms or lipstick is common. Avoid these products until resolved. 1% Hy... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:

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Dermatology 29 years experience
How to stop picking : 1. Wear gloves
2. Use menthol containing shampoo.
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A 37-year-old member asked:

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Dermatology 29 years experience
Dry Skin Care: 1. Use a mild soap--dove
2. Shower or bathe no more than once daily
3. Do not rub the skin with a towel--dab.
4. Apply moisturizer while your skin ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:

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Dermatology 29 years experience
Dermatographism: When the skin is scratched, a hive develops. Most cases happen for no known reason, although it can be seen after one gets an upper respiratory infect... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:

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Dermatology 29 years experience
Wrinkle cream: That is a difficult question to answer as few 'head to head' studies exist. To be simple, i like products with clinical studies that support their cla... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:

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Dermatology 29 years experience
Dark Spot Treatment: First of all, there are several causes for dark spots. Dark spots caused from skin injury, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, can be treated with th... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:

Dr. Robert Baderanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Dry Skin Care: 1. Use a mild soap--dove
2. Shower or bathe no more than once daily
3. Do not rub the skin with a towel--dab.
4. Apply moisturizer while your skin ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Baderanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Wart Treatments: Yes. It can spread. Here are some otc treatments.
1. Salicylic acid. This is most effective against plantar warts (warts on the soles of the feet). O... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:

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Dermatology 29 years experience
Cherry hemangiomas: We do not know why people get these little red bumps, which are collections of small blood vessels. The good news is that they are just fine, but if y... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:

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Dermatology 29 years experience
Making skin darker: The best (and safest) way to darken the skin is to use tanning lotions or sprays, spray tan, or a product to stain the skin---summers labs makes a gre... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
I have seborrheic dermatitis on the mustache area. normally i have all that part red. what i can do?

Dr. Robert Baderanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Facial seborrhea: Seborrheic dermatitis is believed to be caused by a yeast. Therefore, we often recommend anti-yeast medications to keep the yeast counts down. These i... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:

Dr. Robert Baderanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Dry Skin Care: 1. Use a mild soap--dove
2. Shower or bathe no more than once daily
3. Do not rub the skin with a towel--dab.
4. Apply moisturizer while your skin ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:

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Dermatology 29 years experience
Make nails grow fast: Nothing really makes nails grow faster.
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A 49-year-old member asked:

Dr. Robert Baderanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Acne treatments: There are several forms of acne and treatments are specific for different types of acne. Here are the mainstays of prescription treatment:
clogged ... Read More
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Nystatin : Nystatin ointment is used for yeast infections. It can be used in the anal area with care under the direction of a physician.
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A 27-year-old male asked:

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Mupirocin: Impetigo is a common skin infection that results in soft, friable pustules. It is commonly seen in children, but can be seen in adults.
Impetigo ca... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:

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Fungal infection: The most common fungal infections are tinea pedis (athelete's foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), and tinea corporis (ringworm affecting other areas).
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A 36-year-old member asked:

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Eczema: There are many different kinds of eczema and dermatitis.
1. Contact dermatitis--an allergy, such as poison ivy. Typically, there are red bumps or bl... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:

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Is ringworm a worm: No. Ringworm is caused by a fungus that affects the top, outermost layer of skin.
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A 45-year-old member asked:

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Dermatology 29 years experience
Ringworm treatment: For most cases of ringworm, treatment takes 4 weeks. It is not uncommon to see minimal benefit after one week of treatment.
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A 21-year-old male asked:

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Dermatology 29 years experience
Steroid alternative: There are steroid alternatives in topical formulation. Such include, Elidel (pimecrolimus) and protopic, unfortunately, these are nit much more eff... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:

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Dermatology 29 years experience
Welts after scratch: Dermatographism is a condition in which welts (hives) appear after one scratches the skin. There are cells in the skin called mast cells. These cells ... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:

Dr. Robert Baderanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Deep: Deep creases and hollows are best treated with subdermal fillers - sculptra, radiesse, and fat.
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A 29-year-old male asked:

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Cold sores ladt <10d: 5 to 10 days is the typical time it takes for cold sores to go away.
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A 49-year-old member asked:

Dr. Robert Baderanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Wart Treatments: Several wart treatments exist that are available without a prescription.
1. Salicylic acid. This is most effective against plantar warts (warts on ... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:

Dr. Robert Baderanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Hand Eczema: 1. Wash the hands as infrequently as possible and use gentle soaps-i.e. Dove
2. Apply a hand cream after washing and during the day. Neutragena hand ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Baderanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Cold Sores: Cold sores are a herpes infection. You get such an infection from direct contact, such as kissing.
Usually there is tingling of the skin followed b... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:

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Hydroquinone: One of the most effective treatments for "skin stains", or darkening of the skin after acne, is hydroquinone. It is available without a prescription i... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:

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Dermatology 29 years experience
Allergic reaction: Allergies such as this can be serious and even deadly.
To be safe, it would be best to go to the nearest emergency room or urgent care center, espe... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:

Dr. Robert Baderanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Acne treatments: There are several forms of acne and treatments are specific for different types of acne. Here are the mainstays of prescription treatment:
clogged ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:

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Dermatology 29 years experience
Pimple prevention: In many cases, you cannot. Most people get acne due to hormones during puberty.
In general, cleanse the face with a gentle cleasner, use non-comedo... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:

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Blackhead treatments: The most effective treatment for blackheads is a prescription retinoid, including retin a (tretinoin) or differin.
Over-the-counter treatments are ... Read More
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Jun 6, 2013
Dr Bader is providing an excellent service to the public through his contributions on HealthTap. He is clearly very knowledgable I recommend Dr. Bader.
Jun 6, 2013
Extremely knowledgable and accurate.
Jun 6, 2013
Extremely knowledgable and accurate.
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I have been battling his for many years. It comes and goes and usually goes before I make it to a doctor, but now I think I've had enough.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thanks! I have my first on my leg. Thought they only were on hands / arms. 64 and thin skinned, very light skin tone, too. Take aspirin daily. TY
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Thanks!I used benzoyle peroxide in my teenage years.i also tried proactiv.it will work but come back once I stop.not sure if it can be cured
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
George Washington University Medical School, DC
Graduated 1994MD
Medical/Graduate school
George Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Graduated 1994MD
Residency
Hahnemann University Hospital
Residency
Yale New Haven Hospital
Awards
Best Dermatologists, Talk of the Town
Top Dermatologist , Second Place, Florida - Winter
2013
Top Dermatologist , Second Place, Florida - Summer
2013
Affiliations
American Academy of Dermatology
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
American Society for Mohs Surgery
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