Learn the beauty secrets of those in-the-know and have a giggle in this Yahoo Lifestyle! skincare experts panel. Dr. Strachan was proud to appear on the popular show, A Conversation with Kennedy, filmed in their New York City studio. In addition to host Kennedy Johnson, other panelists included blogger Dana Oliver, and holistic aesthetician and […]
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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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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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One of the things many doctors who participate in health insurance dread is the month of January. January is the time when health insurance deductibles get set back to zero. Doctors have to send out bills to their insured patients. Unhappy interactions sometimes ensue. I had the opportunity to guest blog on a well-known, national,
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At Aglow Dermatology, we pride ourselves on being skilled at meeting the dermatology needs of patients of all skin types. We may not be able to help with everything, but we try to be as inclusive a possible. We are aware of diversity. I cannot say that this is true everywhere in healthcare. I am
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When we think about the technology revolution we often get excited at the thought of getting what we want instantly, but when we think about fast doctors, not so much. We wait in line for new smartphones. We instant message. We love fast. Getting something done faster, with as good a result, is usually seen
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So you have a butt rash. We appreciate when patients behave well in the office, but sometimes it’s necessary for them to show the dermatologist their butts. We are over the moon to share with you 5 common skin problems found on a person’s backside (buttocks): Genital herpes  If you have been getting a recurrent
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After many years of practice, I am finding that money makes people “Yelp,” while the real issue is health insurance fraud. Money-related matters seem to be the biggest irritant for health care consumers these days. Are you surprised? Times are hard. Notwithstanding, manifestations of the irritation seem to be finding their way, more and more,
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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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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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