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 […]
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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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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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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
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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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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:
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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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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. Medically Reviewed by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dina Strachan We cut through the marketing hype to bring you products
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