Being a dermatologist in New York City requires different skills than practicing in other parts of the country. New York City is a vibrant and bustling metropolis known for its diversity, climate and unique lifestyle. Being a dermatologist in this dynamic and competitive city means that patients have access to great care. In this article, […]
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Kinky hair, a type of curly hair, is found exclusively in humans and requires special care. Read on the learn about why we have this unique and delicate hair type and how to best care for it. Medically Reviewed by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dina Strachan We cut through the marketing hype to bring
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African American dermatologist Dr. Dina Strachan, founder and director of Aglow Dermatology in New York City is to be featured as a skin expert in the ground-breaking docuseries to stream on Comcast, Xfinity and Xumo starting November 25th, The Black Beauty Effect. The Black Beauty Effect chronicles and evolution, revolution and disruption of the beauty
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People sometimes contact our office needing help finding a “dermatologist near me” because they are not in New York City. If they were in New York, they’d, of course, come see us. But our office is far from where they are and they need to be seen in person. There are almost 1,000,000 physicians in
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One of my pet peeves when a new patient comes to me for a second opinion about hair loss is to discover that the person has been under treatment by another doctor who has not taken the step of establishing a diagnosis. Before your treat, if you’ve got hair loss, get a proper diagnosis. Alopecia
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When thinking of the cost of a dermatologist visit consider this quote about education:”If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” – Derek Bok, past president of Harvard College These days we hear a lot about health care cost, but what about the ways going to the right doctor can save, or even make, YOU
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One of the things many doctors who participate in health insurance dread is the month of January. January is the time when health insurance deductibles get set back to zero. Doctors have to send out bills to their insured patients. Unhappy interactions sometimes ensue. I had the opportunity to guest blog on a well-known, national,
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At Aglow Dermatology, we pride ourselves on being skilled at meeting the dermatology needs of patients of all skin types. We may not be able to help with everything, but we try to be as inclusive a possible. We are aware of diversity. I cannot say that this is true everywhere in healthcare. I am
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When we think about the technology revolution we often get excited at the thought of getting what we want instantly, but when we think about fast doctors, not so much. We wait in line for new smartphones. We instant message. We love fast. Getting something done faster, with as good a result, is usually seen
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Pimple popping is so tempting. Pimple popping is so satisfying. There is even a doctor who goes by that name– but we are told we aren’t supposed to pop our pimples. Acne vulgaris is so common that many children in the street could correctly diagnose it. Skin is an accessible organ, particularly the skin on
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