Do I need a scalp biopsy to diagnosis why I have hair loss?
Dr. Dina Strachan is a dermatologist specializing in hair loss in New York City. As an expert in hair loss
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Brooklyn Savvy video- Musings of an NYC Dermatologist
Dr. Strachan talks about ways to enhance your beauty on the award winning show Brooklyn Savvy. Watch the conversation here
Money, “Yelp!” and health insurance fraud- Musings of an NYC dermatologist
After many years of practice, I am finding that money makes people Yelp, while the real issue is health insurance
Antibiotics for acne: understanding the strategy
Antibiotics for acne is a common strategy to address the condition. This leads some people to think that acne is
The Vicious Cycle of Hair Weaves, Braids, and Hair Loss
Hair weaves and braids, usually with extensions, are popular hairstyles, especially among African-American women. Sometimes these styles are for fashion.
Does smoking affect your skin?
Most people are aware of the many health hazards of smoking as they pertain to the heart, lungs and the
Why do Dermatologists often Recommend Hair Removal By Threading?
Other than the types of hair removal that can be offered in a medical setting , such as light-assisted (laser/IPL)
Why healthy skin is beautiful skin
At Aglow Dermatology, our motto is “healthy skin is beautiful skin.” What does this mean? Isn’t health more important than
Revolutionary skin- Musings of a NYC dermatologist
What did Che Guevera and Dr. Betty Shabazz have in common? If you answered a respect for the importance of
Skin care products: is it a cosmetic or a drug?
Skin care products: did you know that the difference between what makes a cream you apply a cosmetic and what