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 […]
What Your Nails Say About Your Health By Sherry Rauh Take a good look at your fingernails and you may notice subtle variations in texture or color – a touch of white here, a rosy tinge there, perhaps some rippling bumps in the surface. These imperfections may not look like much to you, but to […]
February 28, 2005 Dermatologist Joshua L. Fox. Director of Advanced Dermatology P.C. and The Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery’s Center of Laser and Cosmetic Surgery in New York City Explain: Industry expert say that 50 percent of people with tattoos will someday someday getting rid of their body art.more..
A mountain man needs face cream by Judy Hevrdejs Ski instructor Simon Unkovskov shuns face masks, Says they mess up his breathing and line of vision. Instead, he slathers on face cream for his on-hill time. Whether he’s teaching in Colorado or at the Wilmost Mountain Ski School just over the Wisconsin border. >>>> read […]
A New Approach to Treating Troubling Marks By Joshua Fox, MD Since the early 1900s, babies born with such disfiguring vascular birthmarks as hemagiomas and port wine stains – and their parents – have traditionally been met with a “hands-off” approach to treatment. But the medical community is slowly switching it’s tact from “watchful waiting” […]
Health Tips . . . from UPI By LIDIA WASOWICZ, UPI NAILS AS MIRROR OF YOUR HEALTH Nails often give the first indication of an underlying disease, a New York dermatologist says. Dr. Joshua Fox, Founding director of Advanced Dermatology P.C. and The Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery , says changes in the […]
NAILS AS MIRROR OF YOUR HEALTH Nails often give the first indication of an underlying disease, a New York dermatologist says. Dr. Joshua Fox, Founding director of Advanced Dermatology P.C. and The Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery , says changes in the appearance of nails can point to an array of ailments, from a […]
The Manicure Tip That Prevents Colds! Outsmart the bacteria that can make you sick by sporting this season’s new fingernail shape: short and round. “Viruses and bacteria can hide and thrive underneath nails, especially long nails and acrylics,” explains New York City dermatologist Joshua L. Fox, M.D. “Since it’s hard to wash away germs under […]
& By Miranda Hitti Treating some unsightly birthmarks is easier with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), say researchers from Case Western Reserve University. Birthmarks can be more than a common cosmetic annoyance. Some of these malformations cause a bluish skin discoloration, local swelling, and pain. While some of these vascular birthmarks vanish with age and […]
Saving Face By Chayo Mata Anti-aging creams can be pricey, but they don’t have to be. Here’s how to get smoother skin for a song. Brand-new anti-aging creams with the latest uber-ingredients arrive on cosmetics counters every month with big claims (Better than Botox!) and still bigger price tags. But not all effective anti-agers run […]
Extreme Waxing: Is It Safe? Turns out you’d be wise to take a few precautions. ASK FOR CREDENTIALS Not all states require a cosmetologist’s or esthetician’s license for waxing, so check to see that the person performing your treatment attended a school approved by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences. CHECK YOUR […]
Emphasize skin self-exams during melanoma month in May The Academy of Dermatology (ADD) has designated May as Melanoma Month. The goal of this campaign is to heighten awareness of this deadliest form of skin cancer. I am writing to encourage you to continue to educate your readers about melanoma. Following is information for […]
Injection Perfection? In the high-stakes, ever-evolving world of cosmetic dermatology, there’s a new kid in town. Restylane, a hyaluronic-acid skin filler recently approved by the FDA, is poised to give Botox and collagen a run for their money for the simple reason that blind studies have shown that its effects last 2-3 months longer than […]
Stretch Marks – Pulling a disappearing act with laser’s help By Linda Carroll For the first time in more than 20 years, Marlene Dinken is going to have fun shopping for a bathing suit. No longer will she have to spend hours scrutinizing each suit, searching for the one guaranteed to cover the ripples and ridges […]
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