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 […]
Facial redness is a very common complaint from patients. it may be caused by rashes, or acne, or rosacea, or a combination of all these conditions. Dilated blood vessels (known as spider angioma or telangiectasia) can also be caused by aging and sun exposure. Acne scarring is another common cause of facial redness. Patients may […]
Acne can be a serious issue. But the after effects of acne can be permanently disabling. Acne scarring is very common, from moderate to severe acne or from acne pickers (and who doesn’t pick or pop their acne?). One of the best treatments of acne is a medicine called accutane. This medication got a lot […]
Dark circles under the eyes are one of the more common problems we face as we age. In fact, it’s one of the first signs of aging and may be present in your adults as early as their 20’s. The treatment for this cosmetic concern can be frustrating: getting more sleep, applying various eye creams, […]
One of the most common questions patients ask me is how to prevent wrinkles. Of course, it’s better to prevent than to treat, so I love this questions. There are two important ingredients here: sunscreen and toxins! Sunscreen is the cheapest and most effective anti aging treatment. Sun’s damaging rays cause hyperpigmentation, blemishes, skin cancer […]
Acne is a common problem present in teenagers and young adults. Although in my practice, the most common patient with acne is an adult female and the number of adult women with acne keeps going up. The reason for this is unknown, but it’s suspected that hormonal undulations and perhaps hormones present in foods are […]
Dr. Goldenberg on ABC7 New York discussing collagen drinks and wrinkles. A new study showed that drinking a collagen supplement may help with wrinkle reduction. I don’t buy it. First, most of the collagen you ingest through the gut either gets destroy in the acidity of the GI tract or isn’t absorbed at all. Even […]
Hyperpigmentation of the face is very common in men and women. The most common cause of this is chronic sun exposure. In women (and men to a lesser extent), the interaction between hormones and UV exposure also plays a role. What to do? Sunscreen is very important to prevent this from happening in the future. […]
Cosmetic procedures are more common nowadays than ever and when performed by skilled medical practitioners, the results can make plastic surgery unnecessary. When choosing to improve your look with Dr. Goldenberg, you can rely on his years of experience with standard injectable fillers, relaxing agents, chemical peels, and cosmetic lasers. Wrinkles are perhaps the most […]
Opening Up to a Psoriasis Support Group: Ninfa’s Story If you’ve felt hesitant to join a psoriasis support group, meet Ninfa Cantu. She’ll tell you how powerful joining one can be. By Marie Suszynski Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH Every November, San Antonio, Texas, resident Ninfa Cantu has a celebration to […]
