Patients often wonder if are there foods that cause acne. Acne is a complex disease. It affects both men and woman, adults and teens. and people of all ethnic backgrounds. Acne is the most common skin disease. Most people are familiar with the onset associated with the hormonal changes of adolescence, and the menstrual cycle […]
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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
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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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Pimple popping is so tempting. Pimple popping is so satisfying. There is even a doctor who goes by that name– but we are told we aren’t supposed to pop our pimples. Acne vulgaris is so common that many children in the street could correctly diagnose it. Skin is an accessible organ, particularly the skin on
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Antibiotics for acne is a common strategy to address the condition. This leads some people to think that acne is an infection. After all, acne can even look like an infection. This isn’t the case. Additional reading: Learn more about acne treatment here. Acne vulgaris is a multi-factorial (meaning a lot of different things cause
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Acne vulgaris is arguably the most common disease seen by dermatologists in the United States. Contrary to popular belief, it is not just a disease of teens. Many, however find themselves asking “why am I getting gray hair and acne!?!” Yes, the majority of teens experience acne at sometime but acne affects a number of
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