Chemical peels are a wildly popular procedure in a dermatologist’s office. Patients often wonder, however, “are chemical peels safe?” Below we address your concerns, questions, and things to know, about the safety and benefits before you get a chemical peel. What is a chemical peel? A chemical peel is a procedure during which a …
Many people are more bothered by the blemishes left by acne lesions than the actual acne itself. Even patients with mild acne can get signification discoloration in the skin when the acne resolves. Although though it’s the dark marks that are annoying, treating the acne is the key to getting both to go away. Dr. …
Today we catch up on this month’s gratitude practice. These organizations are dear to our hearts: National Medical Fellowships – https://www.nmfonline.org/ A Better Chance – https://www.abetterchance.org/ Henry Street Settement Abrons Arts Center – https://www.abronsartscenter.org/ New York Public Library –
Treatment of hair disorders is one of the foundational parts of dermatology. Hair loss, or alopecia, can be an emotionally devastating diagnosis. Some types are reversible–these are called non-scarring. Other types are cicatricial, or scarring, and cannot be reversed as the hair follicle has been replaced by scar. Sometimes when patients come in early, something …
#17/31 Days of Giving- Cicatricial Alopecia Research Foundation Read More »
Many of us heard growing up about “starving children” in other countries and continents be they in China, India or Africa. Despite living in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, however, many children in the United States go to bed hungry. We believe that there is enough prosperity that all children can eat. …
#15/31 Days of Giving- Feed the Children – Musings of an NYC Dermatologist Read More »
Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the tragic Sandy Hook elementary school massacre. It’s amazing to think that even since then, and after the many mass killings since, that we’ve made no significant progress with respect to gun control. Although I wasn’t directly affected by the events I was hearing on the news that day, …
#14/31 Days of Giving-Ben’s Lighthouse – Musings of an NYC Dermatologist Read More »
“Physician, heal theyself.” When I served on the disciplinary board for the health professions for the state of New York (i.e. medical jury duty) not uncommonly the issue that came up that had someone’s license on the line was a question of the person’s own health–mental and physical–not uncommonly addiction problems–and its impact on their …
#5/31 Days of giving- Committee for Physician Health – Musings of an NYC Dermatologist Read More »
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 …
Pimple popping “…but I thought I wasn’t supposed to” Read More »
Many patients come seeking help regarding dark spots on their faces that they sometimes refer to as scars. They are surprised to learn that their primary problem is acne and that, technically, these marks are not scars but what we refer to as post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Acne is a common skin condition that starts with …
Not uncommonly patients come in frustrated at trying to treat dark circles around their eyes. Theyve tried multiple creams but nothing seems to work. Dark circles around the eyes can, indeed, can be challenging to treat primarily because there are multiple reasons people get them. If the treatment selected does not address the actual cause then …
Why your eye cream may not be working- Musings of an NYC Dermatologist Read More »
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