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5 reasons seeing a dermatologist in New York City is different

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: the whys and hows of its care

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.     What is kinky hair? Kinky hair is a hair type characterized by tightly coiled and curled …

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The Black Beauty Effect

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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$52 for 52 weeks- Stoneman Douglas Victims’ Fund- Musings of an NYC Dermatologist

There are no words to describe the tragic school shooting that recent took place at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida–nor the 17 others that had already taken place this year by mid February. But perhaps there are, in fact, words– never again. Gun violence is more than a political issue– it’s a public …

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$52 for 52 weeks – The Cushing/Whitney Medical Library at Yale- Musings of an NYC Dermatologist

Brand aside, one of the unique and special things about a Yale medical education was the opportunity to write a thesis. As an undergraduate in biology, I had chosen not to do a thesis project. Knowing that medical school would be challenging without the extra responsibility it might seem odd to be attracted to an …

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