As we enter into the colder months it’s time to start thinking about preventing winter skin. In a word, winter skin is dry. Dry skin is itchy. It is not cosmetically pleasing. Further, dry skin results in inflammation which causes flares of skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and even acne. As skin is the […]
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Do skin problems in women with large breasts occur more often? Having ample in the bustline is often valued in our society. But as with other types of assets, poor management of larger breasts can result in problems. Here are three conditions I treat more in patients who wear larger cup sizes and the stewardship
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In this hair loss interview, Dr. Dina Strachan answers a variety of questions from Modern Salon magazine. As an internationally recognized hair loss expert, Dr. Strachan loves to share her expertise with professionals in other industries. Check out her interview and video in one of the hair styling industry’s leading publications– Modern Salon! Here are
Modern Salon interview on hair loss with Dr. Strachan! Read More »
Your hair and your heart are more related than you might think. Androgenetic alopecia, or male/female pattern hair loss, is the most common cause of hair loss. Its cause is usually genetic, but it can also occur due to hormonal problems. Although many regard the problem as merely cosmetic, the onset of this type of
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The world has changed tremendously since I started my journey to become a board-certified dermatologist. It shouldn’t be a surprise. The journey was long. This is the path to getting my physician credentials: 1. College (Harvard) – four years2. Medical school (Yale) – four years3. Internal medicine internship (spending every 3rd night in the hospital-
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Credentials matter– especially in healthcare. Do you know whether your doctor is a physician? Check out Dr. Strachan’s interview on the popular podcast, The Culture Soup, with marketing maven, L. Michelle Smith:
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When thinking of the cost of a dermatologist visit consider this quote about education:”If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” – Derek Bok, past president of Harvard College These days we hear a lot about health care cost, but what about the ways going to the right doctor can save, or even make, YOU
3 ways going to dermatologists save and makes you money! Read More »
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