There are no words to describe the tragic school shooting that recent took place at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida–nor the 17 others that had already taken place this year by mid February. But perhaps there are, in fact, words– never again. Gun violence is more than a political issue– it’s a public …
$52 for 52 weeks- Stoneman Douglas Victims’ Fund- Musings of an NYC Dermatologist Read More »
Without being able to read, I would not have the life that I have. Literacy Partners changes lives through the power of reading. Either in kindergarten or first grade, my parents gifted me with a book club subscription. It was exciting to wait for my book every month. The books started out with a lot …
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Although our blogging has been off schedule for the last two weeks (due to sinus challenges), our giving has not. Last week, pondering to whom we should give as I was about the get on the subway, I found myself standing behind a homeless man begging for coffee money–and I had cash. “My office makes …
Brand aside, one of the unique and special things about a Yale medical education was the opportunity to write a thesis. As an undergraduate in biology, I had chosen not to do a thesis project. Knowing that medical school would be challenging without the extra responsibility it might seem odd to be attracted to an …
I’m so excited to have my first ever guest post on this blog. There is a poster in one of my examination rooms about acne. It advises to “Keep stress levels down.” One of my patients, who had been reading the poster before I walked in, stopped me as I was about to leave …
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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Is coffee good for your health–or bad. The information about this beloved, ancient beverage is complex. It seems, however, that when it comes to skin, and other cancers, coffee achievers may have an advantage. In honor of National Coffee Day and #tbt we are sharing Dr. Strachan’s 2011 interview on Good Morning America about some …
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For #tbt, and in honor of New York Fashion Week 2016, I remember my one modeling gig in a national magazine—Rolling Stone Feb 1991. In the fall of my first year of medical school the school president announced that Rolling Stone magazine was looking for models—so I submitted my picture. I had fancied myself a …
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Most little girls of West Indian descent of my generation had their ears pierced during infancy. My mother waited until I was older to pierce mine. It was because I was a twin. She was concerned that my brother would see my bright shiny earrings and pull on them. As I waited years to be …
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When I first put out a query to get some ideas for organizations to include in this giving practice, many people requested that I include St Jude Children’s Hospital. Well known for its celebrity endorsements, particularly of its later founder, Danny Thomas, and his daughter, Marlo, St Jude has an excellent reputation for using donations …
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