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 …
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 »
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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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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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 …
Bottoms up! 5 skin problems commonly seen on the butt. Read More »
Apparently beards are on trend as we’ve been getting a number of media queries about facial hair and skin care. Check out Dr. Strachan’s comments in The Huffington Post style and on www.blackdoctors.org!
Dr. Dina Strachan, as well as a number of other board-certified dermatologists make some recommendation on products available at the local drug store in the September 2016 issue of Dr. Oz The Good Life. It’s always fun to share our insights in the national media.
We always encourage our patients to “keep their chins up” at Aglow Dermatology. Now, with the availability of Kybella, the only FDA approved treatment for submental fat, or double chin, we are excited that our patients can still feel confident when their chins are down. The desire to put one’s best image forward is nothing …
Introducing Kybella for the treatment of double chin- Musings of an NYC Dermatologist Read More »
Check out Dr. Strachan’s interview on hair loss for the podcast Curl Life: https://curlliferadio.libsyn.com/podcast/expert-edition#3JXsxmjVmGF3JY57.01
As a doctor, people often reach out to me for assistance. Getting help from some one who is more expert in a particular area is excellent self care. I have noticed over the years, however, that some are seeking my help in self love and others in self abandonment. People who self abandon don’t engage …
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