Pulse-dye Treatment Eliminates Stretch Marks Based on a presentation by and interview with Joshua L. Fox M.D. The pulse-dye laser can be used in a standardized manner to reduce the size and discoloration of stretch marks (striae distensae) and increase the elasticity of the skin in most patients. Patients experienced approximately 65% improvement in elasticity […]
Basking in healthy, cancer-free skin – Parents, doctors urged to counsel teens to avoid tanning SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — With spring break, prom and wedding seasons getting under way, young people especially may long to get a head start on a tan as they strive for a sun-kissed look. Bad idea, dermatologists warn. Limiting sun […]
Questions Posed to Advanced Dermatology P.C. and The Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery P.C. By Ann Lloyd, RPA-C Joshua L. Fox, M.D., F.A.A.D. 1. Does acne result from eating “junk food”? There is no truth to the fact that junk food causes acne. However, if a certain food seems to precipitate a flare of […]
More kids than ever before are being diagnosed with the skin cancer melanoma, which used to be almost exclusively a disease of adults. “Melanoma usually develops many years after excessive sun exposure as a child—in fact, 80% of a person’s lifetime skin exposure typically occurs before the age of 18,” reports Joshua Fox, […]
Trimming Fat To celebrate her 50th birthday, Joyce treated herself to a couple of trips to a plastic surgeon to have a liposuction done to her thighs, stomach, back and flanks. more
What do your nails say By Joshua L. Fox, M.D. Short or long, deep red or rosy pink, manicured or au natural, our nails can be reflection of our personal tastes, or lifestyles, even our career of choices. >>>>read more…
Muchas Mujeres, aungue no todas, desarrollan estiras durante el embarazo. Las Estrias son la manifestacion visual de testiones en el nivel mas profundo de la piel que se producen cuando se estira rapidamante. >>>>read more…
The Nail Don’t Lie Fingernails can often help provide the first indication of an underlying disease or medical condition, says Joshua Fox, M.D., a New York City dermatologist and director of Advance Dermatology . >>>> read more…
An Update on your child’s health and welfare Teens and Tanning Beds The increase use of tanning beds by teenagers has contributed to a sharp rise in melanoma rates in young people, says New York City Dermatologist Joshua Fox, M.D. The short-term bronzing effects of tanning-bed use are simply not worth the possible long-term consequence […]
Spotlight on Tanning By Christina Lorenzen The spotlight is on tanning salons again with new laws. In Suffolk, anyone under 14 is banned from using sun beds and teens 14 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent. In Nassau, everybody under 18 needs signed parent approval. Parents must accompany teens under 16. There’s good […]
Treating Birthmarks By Charmian Christie Some babies are born with “stork bites” that disappear on their own, while others don’t develop strawberry spots (hemagioma) or port wine stains (PWS) until their second year of life. >>>> read more…
Nail Tip by Anthonia A. Oyefesobi Studies suggest that your manicure or pedicure may be covering more than chipped polish. The color and texture of nails and surrounding tissue can be a warning signs of infection and serious health concerns in other areas of the body. According to Dr. Joshua Fox, founding director of Advance […]
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