No, it’s not a prescription to go tanning. It’s botulinum toxin (Botox ® or Dysport ®). Studies have shown that botulinum toxin is effective for treating depression symptoms. In a recent study, patients who received botulinum toxin in the forehead reported nearly 50% less depression symptoms on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale. I have certainly […]
“Melanoma can have many different looks — the lesions may be black, brown, bluish, red or even flesh color,” says Gary Goldenberg, MD, assistant professor, dermatology and pathology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, medical director of the Dermatology Faculty Practice, NY. The ABCDEs for melanoma are as follows: A = asymmetry. The spot is not […]
Melanoma of the fingernail is fairly rare. Although still more common in Caucasians, acral lentiginous melanoma is the most common type of melanoma found in patients of African descent. If you have a new dark spot on your had, foot, around the nail, or the fingernail itself, make sure to have it checked.
Dr. Goldenberg discusses the risk of a new mole being a melanoma skin cancer. If you have a new mole, especially one that’s growing quickly, bleeding, itching, or painful, get it checked out by a dermatologist.
Dr. Gary Goldenberg now offers an effective alternative to cosmetic lasers and surgical facial procedures. Chemical peels have become an extremely sought after treatment, especially in the last few years. Patients who look to reduce signs of age without going under the knife or shelling thousands of dollars prefer TCA peels that can result in […]
MelaFind is a new, highly sophisticated technology meant to complement a skilled physician’s process for detection of early melanoma. Melanoma often begins deep within the skin, and usually when properly detected and biopsied it is already in a later stage of development. MelaFind allows this boundary to be passed without performing any unnecessary incisions to […]
Wear sunscreen every day since the sun’s rays can accelerate signs of aging. Use a sunscreen or facial moisturizer that offers broad-spectrum protection and has an SPF of at least 30. Be sure to apply sunscreen to all skin that is not covered by clothing. Do not tan. Getting a tan from the sun or […]
Sculptra Aesthetic is a great option for non-surgical rejuvenation of the aging face and restoration of facial volume. The non-surgical, or liquid, facelift has become increasingly popular. Sculptra differs from other injectable “fillers” in that instead of simply filling the creases and lines, it stimulates local collagen production. In one recently published study, the patients […]
Dr. Goldenberg is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatopathology, and serves as the Treasurer and member of the Board of Directors for the Dermatologic Society of Greater New York. Dr. Goldenberg has also received numerous awards and honors including Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Mentor of the Year, […]
The nasolabial fold, or the creases that extend from the nose to the corners of your mouth, often appear as one of the early signs of aging and can benefit from a lesser procedure when a facelift is not yet indicated. Successful treatment of the nasolabial fold can be accomplished by introducing dermal fillers to […]
