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Why your eye cream may not be working- Musings of an NYC Dermatologist

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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 …

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But is it a keloid?- Musings of a NYC Dermatologist

Cosmetic Dermatology, General Dermatology

Not uncommonly patients come in complaining that they are prone to keloids. They may have gotten a cut or a burn that resulted in a scar. Upon examination, however, I see no keloidjust a regular scar. What is the difference? When we develop a wound, our body sends out signals that cause new skin cells to …

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Why do dermatologists often recommend threading?- Musings of a NYC dermatologist

Aesthetic Services, Cosmetic Dermatology, General Dermatology

Other than the types of hair removal that can be offered in a medical setting , such as light-assisted (laser/IPL) or prescriptions, there are other choices that people have that may by more appropriate in certain circumstances. For example, non-permanent techniques of hair removal are often preferable for the grooming of the eyebrows as style …

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Why healthy skin is beautiful skin

Aesthetic Services, Commentary, Cosmetic Dermatology, General Dermatology

At Aglow Dermatology, our motto is “healthy skin is beautiful skin.” What does this mean? Isn’t health more important than beauty? Or are they not so different? A patient once asked me if it were okay that she were in my office to treat her acne. Although her acne was not the worst, …

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Skin care products: is it a cosmetic or a drug?

Aesthetic Services, Commentary, Cosmetic Dermatology, General Dermatology

Skin care products: did you know that the difference between what makes a cream you apply a cosmetic and what makes it a medicine is a legal matter? It’s not straight forward, but here is some insight. Skin care product: what is the is the intention? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA- the government …

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