For #tbt, and in honor of New York Fashion Week 2016, I remember my one modeling gig in a national magazine—Rolling Stone Feb 1991. In the fall of my first year of medical school the school president announced that Rolling Stone magazine was looking for models—so I submitted my picture. I had fancied myself a..Read More »
Aglow Dermatology wants to say “thank you” to all our amazing patients who have helped us build our practice by referring their friends, family and co-workers! We are offering you a chance to win a “sweet ride” in 2017! Until December 15, 2016 every time a new patient comes in, if he or she mentions..Read More »
A couple years ago I was asked by About.com to compose and appear in a series of short videos all about acne for their website. Acne is the most common dermatologic diagnosis. It was not surprising that they had received a lot of interest. I received my list, and composed laser answers as I..Read More »
We appreciate when patients behave well in the office, but sometimes it’s necessary for them to show the dermatologist their butts. We are over the moon to share with you 5 common dermatologic conditions found on a person’s backside (buttocks): Genital herpes: If you have been getting a recurrent sore on the exact same place..Read More »
Most little girls of West Indian descent of my generation had their ears pierced during infancy. My mother waited until I was older to pierce mine. It was because I was a twin. She was concerned that my brother would see my bright shiny earrings and pull on them. As I waited years to be..Read More »
Apparently beards are on trend as we’ve been getting a number of media queries about facial hair and skin care. Check out Dr. Strachan’s comments in The Huffington Post style and on www.blackdoctors.org!
Dr. Dina Strachan, as well as a number of other board-certified dermatologists make some recommendation on products available at the local drug store in the September 2016 issue of Dr. Oz The Good Life. It’s always fun to share our insights in the national media.
We always encourage our patients to “keep their chins up” at Aglow Dermatology. Now, with the availability of Kybella, the only FDA approved treatment for submental fat, or double chin, we are excited that our patients can still feel confident when their chins are down. The desire to put one’s best image forward is..Read More »
We are excited to announce that Dr. Dina Strachan has been cast on a new show, “On Books,” developed by The Quarterly Black Review the team that brings you The Harlem Book Fair. Are you an avid reader? Check out these and other shows on this channel.
Check out Dr. Strachan’s interview on hair loss for the podcast Curl Life: http://curlliferadio.libsyn.com/podcast/expert-edition#3JXsxmjVmGF3JY57.01
