When we think about the technology revolution we often get excited at the thought of getting what we want instantly, but when we think about fast doctors, not so much. We wait in line for new smartphones. We instant message. We love fast. Getting something done faster, with as good a result, is usually seen […]
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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, You Have a Butt Rash! 5 skin problems commonly seen on the butt. Read More »
Pimple popping is so tempting. Pimple popping is so satisfying. There is even a doctor who goes by that name– but we are told we aren’t supposed to pop our pimples. Acne vulgaris is so common that many children in the street could correctly diagnose it. Skin is an accessible organ, particularly the skin on
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Dr. Dina Strachan is a dermatologist specializing in hair loss in New York City. As an expert in hair loss dermatology in a diverse, global city, she is experienced in treating many types of alopecia. In this article she discusses why hair dermatologists sometimes suggest a scalp biopsy for hair loss. “Why is my hair
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Dr. Strachan talks about ways to enhance your beauty on the award winning show Brooklyn Savvy. Watch the conversation here :
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After many years of practice, I am finding that money makes people “Yelp,” while the real issue is health insurance fraud. Money-related matters seem to be the biggest irritant for health care consumers these days. Are you surprised? Times are hard. Notwithstanding, manifestations of the irritation seem to be finding their way, more and more,
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Antibiotics for acne is a common strategy to address the condition. This leads some people to think that acne is an infection. After all, acne can even look like an infection. This isn’t the case. Additional reading: Learn more about acne treatment here. Acne vulgaris is a multi-factorial (meaning a lot of different things cause
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Hair weaves and braids, usually with extensions,  are popular hairstyles, especially among African-American women. Sometimes these styles are for fashion. Other times they are to mask the problem of balding. The real problem is that these styles can cause permanent hair loss. A study published in the April issue of the Archives of Dermatology supports
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Most people are aware of the many health hazards of smoking as they pertain to the heart, lungs and the increased risk of many types of cancer. Some may wonder, however, does smoking affect your skin? Smoking has several negative effects on the health and beauty of your skin and hair. In case you needed
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Other than the types of hair removal that can be offered in a medical setting , such as light-assisted (laser/IPL) or prescriptions, there are other choices, such as hair removal by threading, that people have that may by more appropriate in certain circumstances. For example, non-permanent techniques of hair removal are often preferable for the
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