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 […]
Skin cancer is a real epidemic. The number of cases keeps climbing. Younger and younger patients are getting skin cancer, likely to tanning bed exposure. And there is a shortage of dermatologists in US to take care of this growing problem. Which is why it is so important for patients to be pro-active and perform […]
The fastest growing population of acne is in adult females. Some think this is hormonally mediated. Others point to food and lifestyle. In reality, hormones are probably involved most commonly. A study that we published this year showed clear association of acne flares with menstrual cycles in women we surveyed. The good news is that […]
Psoriasis is a chronic, genetic condition for which there is no cure. Patients with psoriasis suffer from thick, silvery skin lesions that may get red, scale and become very itchy. About a third of the patients also suffer from psoriasis arthritis – a type of joint disease than can destroy joints over time if not […]
When I mention lip augmentation to most patients they automatically say “NO!” because they recall the horrible over corrections, that are/were especially popular on the west coast. Women (and some men) with duck lips, sausage lips, and generally over exaggerated, over corrected lips. But lip augmentation can be subtle and make a significant difference in […]
Acne is a very common problem in teenagers and adults. In fact, most of my acne patients are adult women. Frequently they had acne as a teenager and it became better, only to become worse again in their 20’s or 30’s Other patients never “grow out” of their acne. Most adult acne patients are frustrated […]
Summer sun exposure can be very damaging to your skin. This is true from the medical and cosmetic health points of view. There is no doubt that sun exposure is the cause of skin cancer, including malignant melanoma, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. These cancers can be serious if not found and treated […]
