Caring for your skin to make sure it’s healthy and beautiful is important. However, there is a lot of misinformation about this very topic. Myths of skin care are rampant on the internet and beauty magazines. Here are some of the myths…debunked! Myth #1: Drink more water for dry skin. If you suffer from dry […]
Did you know that: ● The skin of an adult weighs about about 9 pounds? ● The skin is the largest organ in the body? ● The skin is constantly regenerating, shedding about 50, 000 dead cells a minute? ● The average person has about 3 million sweat glands in the skin? ● The skin […]
Some people have skin that constantly begs for moisture, while others cannot seem to counteract excess oil. Genetics influence your basic skin type, but environmental factors also play a role. Moreover, skin changes over the course your lifetime. Understanding your skin type can help you make the right decisions when it comes to skin care. […]
I am happy to announce that on November 4, I will be discussing these topics with members ofThe Transition Network, NYC Chapter. There are 3 Pillars of Improving your Appearance with Cosmetic Dermatology: 1. Skin Care 2. Improving skin quality and texture 3. Volumizing and contouring with fillers and toxins 1. Skin Care: Skin care […]
Minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures have become the convenient go-to treatments for those wishing to combat signs of aging with minimally invasive, non-surgical options. In its most recent statistics, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported a clear spike in minimally-invasive procedures, stating that in 2014 “facial rejuvenation procedures experienced the most growth.” Of 13.9 million minimally-invasive […]
Summer is here! Hello sunshine and warm weather. With summer in full swing, you’re probably spending a great deal of quality time outdoors, running, biking, hikingor hangouts on the beach. Spending more time in the hot sun can wreak havoc on your skin, even damaging your skin. This summer, fight back against the sun’s harmful […]
Eczema, or Atopic Dermatitis, is a rash that can appear anywhere on the body. It is itchy, red, dry, and, depending on where it appears, often very embarrassing. It is very common among children, and though it frequently abates with age, it is also common among adults, regardless of whether or not they suffered as […]
Rosacea can cause physical and emotional harm. Whether it’s pimples and breakouts, or redness and irritation, patients suffer from many symptoms that may wax and wane and get worse over time. But there is hope. Listed below are the top 5 ways to manage rosace based on my experience of treating thousands of patients with […]
There is a lot of misinformation regarding skin cancer on the internet. This article, by renowned NYC dermatologist and dermatopathologist Dr. Gary Goldenberg, will help you separate fact from fiction, and will provide professional insight into what skin cancer is and is not. Skin Cancer Myth #1: Skin cancer is minor and always curable. Skin […]
Good news for those that suffer from psoriasis – a chronic, inflammatory genetic immune condition. A new biologic COSENTYX was just approved by the FDA for the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis. This medication works by blocking a specific component of the immune system called IL-17. By doing so, the drug decreases inflammation caused […]
