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 »
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 »
Anyone who has explored solutions for acne has heard of chemical peels and skin care products which contain AHAs ( alpha-hydroxy acids) and or BHAs (beta-hydroxy acids). AHAs and BHAs are both exfoliants meaning that they peel, or increase skin cell turn over. They are also both effective in acne treatment. In addition these ingredients..Read More »
Learn the beauty secrets of those in-the-know and have a giggle in this Yahoo Lifestyle! skincare experts panel. Dr. Strachan was proud to appear on the popular show, A Conversation with Kennedy, filmed in their New York City studio. In addition to host Kennedy Johnson, other panelists included blogger Dana Oliver, and holistic aesthetician and..Read More »
Dermatologists sometimes address problems that go beyond what is found on a patient’s skin, hair or nails. When the condition is primarily psychological in origin, it falls under the specialty of psychodermatology. Skin picking, hair pulling, nail and cheek biting– these are conditions that fall under the term body-focused repetitive disorders. The root is psychological..Read More »
