One of my pet peeves when a new patient comes to me for a second opinion about hair loss is to discover that the person has been under treatment by another doctor who has not taken the step of establishing a diagnosis. Before your treat, if you’ve got hair loss, get a proper diagnosis. Alopecia …
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:
Happy New Year!! I took some time to just be, feather my own nest, and commune this last weekend of the year. One of the things I’ve wanted to nurture is where my attention goes. Our lives are made up of what we pay attention to. I want to focus my 2018 on supporting what …
I am reposting my very first blog post that somehow has disappeared from the archives. My daughter is almost 11 years old now–and she knows the difference between being a dermatologist and just saying one is one. It seems this post is still relevant today. Enjoy! #tbt “I’m a dermatologist!” shouts my precocious five-year old …
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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 …
Your skin does so much for you. Do you even know all the ways that your skin serves you? In honor of Valentines Day, we give you a list of 5 reasons to love your skin: 1. Its waterproof ! In a dry environment your body fluids dont evaporate and when in an aqueous environment …
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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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