People sometimes contact our office needing help finding a “dermatologist near me” because they are not in New York City. If they were in New York, they’d, of course, come see us. But our office is far from where they are and they need to be seen in person. There are almost 1,000,000 physicians in …
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.  …
DPN removal is one of our highest satisfaction procedures. Who would think that this fast, affordable and simple procedure would make so many patients smile. What are DPNs? DPNs (dermatosis papulosa nigra) are non-viral wart-like lesions that run in families. They are benign. DPNs are usually asymptomatic but can sometimes itch or become painful usually …
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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Body focused repetitive behavior is a self-grooming disorder that involved picking and pulling at skin, hair, and nails to the point of damage. It falls under the category of obessive-compulsive disorder. Names of conditions include trichotilomania (hair pulling), skin picking or neurotic excoriations, lip biting and nail biting. Dermatologists sometimes address problems that go beyond …
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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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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 …
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 …
Modern Salon interview on hair loss with Dr. Strachan! Read More »
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 …
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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