Genital warts are a sexually transmitted infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They typically appear on or around the genitals, anus, or mouth. Genital warts can be unsightly and uncomfortable, and they can increase the risk of developing certain types of cancer. Fortunately, there are several effective treatments for genital warts. Understanding genital […]
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Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can cause hair loss, among other symptoms. What is interesting about lupus-related hair loss is that the condition causes a variety of different types of hair loss. In this blog post, we will explore how to identify hair loss secondary to lupus and tips for managing it. What
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When it comes to hair loss many people wonder what is a normal amount of shedding. Under normal circumstances, hair comes and goes. It’s natural to lose some hair every day, but how much is too much? Understanding what is considered a normal amount of hair loss can help you determine if you should be concerned
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Revian Red or Rogaine? Both Rogaine, an over-the-counter drug, also known as minoxidil, and the Revian Red hair growth sytem, an LED red light therapy for hair growth device, are approved to treat familial hair loss. What is the difference between the two? Medically Reviewed by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dina Strachan We cut through
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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. Â
At our NYC acne clinic at Aglow Dermatology, we treat all kinds of acne. Yes, there are many types of acne. Just like the verb google has come to represent doing an online search, despite the existence of Yahoo!   and Bing, when we use the word acne we are referring to the condition acne vulgaris,
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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
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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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