Dermatology News

Teen Acne – Tips for Selecting the Best Treatment By Valerie Goldburt, MD, PhD Mar 1, 2012 – 2:03:25 PM (HealthNewsDigest.com) – NY, NY, March 2012 – While there have been big advances in the way we treat teenage acne in the past few years, there is no single approach that works for every patient. […]

By Sally Wadyka February 21st, 2012 Pore-Minimizing Secrets Celebs and models always look so gorgeously pore-less in the photos staring out at us from their magazine covers. One word: Airbrushing. Yes, they have pores just like the rest of us mere mortals. And they probably obsess about them just as much, too. But having pores […]

Winter Weather Skin Problems February 6, 2012 Tips on protecting your skin from the cold By Dr. Joshua Fox, Advanced Dermatology Chilly winter weather is no joke: It can lead to dry, chapped skin, and can cause or exacerbate eczema, hives, and other troublesome skin problems. Prolonged exposure to extreme cold and wind can lead […]

Breaking Out? What Your Skin Says About Your Health “Your skin is a reflection of your general health,” says Dr. Valerie Goldburt, a clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Medical Center and a dermatologist with Advanced Dermatology’s Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery. Breakouts in particular can be caused by a number of factors, including […]

What to eat for great skin and hair Published: January 26, 2012 3:54 PM Pricey products that promise clear, radiant skin and strong, shiny hair fill store shelves, but a better path to those results might be right on your plate. “There are many nutrients that are vital to keeping your hair and skin healthy, […]

New Research Says People With Psoriasis at Greater Risk of Heart Disease NY Dermatologist Joshua Fox, MD; Best Treatments for Psoriasis Roslyn, NY, January 2012 – Some skin diseases are more than skin deep. Psoriasis is the most prevalent autoimmune disease in the country, affecting as many as 7.5 million Americans. This noncontagious condition often […]

Are the Big Moles on My Child Dangerous? Leading Dermatologist Dr. Joshua Fox Discusses Moles in Children, Including Big Ones on Their Backs Sep 18, 2011 Are you worried about all those big moles on your child’s back? Most people are born without “birth marks.” A recent study shows that every beach vacation gives rise […]

Should Large Birthmark on Baby (Congenital Nevus) Be Removed? Dermatologist Dr. Joshua Fox Gives Advice About Removal of Large Birthmark on Baby Sep 18, 2011 Does your baby (or toddler) have one or more large birthmarks (also called congenital nevi)? “Nevus” is another name for mole, and the plural is nevi (rhymes with Levi). “Congenital” […]

Keep it simple when it comes to skin care Sep 12, 2011 at 1:27PM The array is dizzying. Dozens of face-washing “enhancers” are being touted in the fall fashion mags as vital for the nightly cleaning ritual: pre-wash makeup removers, post-wash scrubbing pads, exfoliating gels, toners to restore pH balance and on and on. What’s […]

    TO BATTLE NEW SKIN CANCER EPIDEMIC, DR.’S LEFKOWITZ & THOSANI RECOMMEND MOHS SURGERY Roslyn, NY, April 2011 – Skin cancer is on the rise, with more incidents being identified in younger people. There are more than one million cases of skin cancer diagnosed annually and The American Cancer Society estimates that one in […]

    YOU WON’T GET HEPATITIS, MALARIA OR HIV FROM A BEDBUG, BUT THEIR BITES CAN BE ANNOYING: Leading Dermatologist Josh Fox Explains How to Recognize, Treat Bites in the Night Roslyn, NY, March 2011 — “Sleep tight, don’t let the budbugs bite.” Isn’t that what we all want, whether we are snug in our […]