A full body screening for skin cancer is a common reason to visit–but many are surprised by the process. Here is what to expect at a dermatologist skin check. What does a dermatologist do during a skin check? During a skin check the dermatologist visually inspects your skin from head-t0-toe to determine if there are..Read More »
Seborrheic dermatitis and hair loss can both occur on the scalp in the same place– but is seborrheic dermatitis causing the hair to fall out? Seborrheic dermatitis, also known as dandruff, is a common scalp condition. It is characterized by itch, scale, flaking, redness and discoloration– most commonly on the frontal hair line of the..Read More »
Can fibroids cause hair loss? Why African American women with these tumors may need to see a dermatologist for hair loss. Introduction Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths of uterine muscle and connective tissue (leiomyoma). Like keloids, uterine fibroids are a type of scarring disorder that is more common in people of African descent. Fibroids occur..Read More »
5 dermatologist recommended hair growth products – introduction It’s important to get a diagnosis if you are experiencing hair loss. These dermatologist recommended hair growth products, however, can be helpful for people with many types of hair loss as well as those who don’t have alopecia but who want more vitality to their hair. We..Read More »
An online dermatologist can be a great option for those seeking acne treatment, and more, in New York State. An online dermatologist has become a popular option– especially for acne treatment. Although New York City has a high concentration of dermatologists, the rest of the Empire state is largely underserved. Technology makes it possible for a..Read More »
When it comes to acne treatment sometimes you don’t know what you don’t know. Introduction With so many options to address the problem of zits and pimples some might ask if a dermatologist for acne treatment is necessary. Over-the-counter treatments can, in fact, work for mild acne. Sometimes even spa treatments help. There are things..Read More »
WHAT IS A VI PEEL? EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW. If you are wondering why the Vi peel® is such a sought after beauty treatment, and how it can help improve your skin, please keep reading on. It is one of the most specifically requested chemical peels. What is a Vi Peel? Why do so..Read More »
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..Read More »
There are many types of eczema. Like we often refer to googling as the action of doing an online search, we often use the word eczema to describe the condition of atopic dermatitis. Eczema, a synonym for dermatitis, however, refers to a number of different inflammatory skin conditions characterized by redness, scale, itch, and burn. ..Read More »
DPN removal is one of our highest satisfaction procedures. Who would think that this fast, affordable and simple procedure would make so many patients smile. What are DPNs? DPNs (dermatosis papulosa nigra) are non-viral wart-like lesions that run in families. They are benign. DPNs are usually asymptomatic but can sometimes itch or become painful usually..Read More »
