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Hyperhidrosis (Sweating Excessively)
by Radha Mikkilineni, MD, FAADCosmeceuticals
by Radha Mikkilineni, MD, FAADAcne Treatment
by Radha Mikkilineni, MD, FAADWhat Triggers Atopic eczema (AE)?
by Bobby Buka, MDEczema means "Inflamed Skin"
by Bobby Buka, MDBotulinum Toxin for Cosmetic Uses
by Sylvie Khorenian, MDThe right psoriasis treatment for each patient
by K. Neena Chima, MDSelecting a Biologic for Psoriasis Treatment is a Partnership
by Linda Susan Marcus, MDMy Approach to Treating Psoriasis
by Linda Susan Marcus, MDChemical Peels
by Bobby Buka, MDMoles (Nevi), Normal
by Bobby Buka, MDAcne
by Bobby Buka, MDSunscreens
by David Khalil, MDSunscreen Tips
by Daniel Siegel, MDNew Treatment for Severe Itching
by Amy Slear, MDAging Skin - What You Need to Know
by Nelson Novick, MDAcne Skin Care Tips
by Nelson Novick, MDDermatologist-Recommended Soap Tips
by Nelson Novick, MDSunscreen Selection Tips
by Jeffrey Ellis, MDMohs Surgery
by Jeffrey Ellis, MDLaser Hair Removal with At-Home Devices
by Jeffrey Ellis, MDBleach Baths for Eczema
by Jeffrey Ellis, MDAcne Treatment with Topical Retinoids
by Jeffrey Ellis, MDThings to Know About Acne Treatment
by Jeffrey Ellis, MDTreating Acne with Over-the-Counter Medications
by Nelson Novick, MDLatisse for Longer Eyelashes
by Nelson Novick, MDHigh cure rates from Mohs surgery
by Daniel Siegel, MDPatient Education
An All Natural Way for Eliminating Scars and Wrinkles
Dermaspacing, also known as subcision, by contrast, is a simple, safe and rapid office procedure designed to stimulate the skin to produce its own collagen. Until very recently, traditional treatme... More...
Aquaphor vs. Vaseline - Which is Better?
As a dermatologist, I am often asked about the similarities and differences between Aquaphor Healing Ointment and Vaseline. Both of these products are commonly used as moisturizers, and they are both ... More...
Atopic Dermatitis - Skin Care Tips
Atopic dermatitis is known by several names. atopic eczema, infant eczema, and atopic dermatitis are all the same condition. It is a disease, which is closely related to hay fever and asthma, and actu... More...
Atopic Dermatitis Triggers & Tips
ATOPIC DERMATITIS IS KNOWN BY SEVERAL NAMES. ATOPIC ECZEMA, INFANT ECZEMA, AND ATOPIC DERMATITIS ARE ALL THE SAME CONDITION. IT IS A DISEASE, WHICH IS CLOSELY RELATED TO HAY FEVER AND ASTHMA AND ACTUA... More...
Cellulite - Overview
The term “cellulite” refers to unsightly, puckered or dimpled skin on the backs and sides of the thighs and buttocks. The appearance has been likened to that of cottage... More...
Chemical Peels - Dr. Novick
Having been around for over a hundred years, chemical peels cannot be called something new. Nevertheless, they are certainly still extremely popular. In fact, peels of all kinds topped the list of the... More...
Cosmetic Uses of Botox
Few would argue that Botox injections are the fastest growing non-surgical cosmetic procedure, with over 3 million administered last year in the United States alone. Type-A exotoxin, or Botox Cosmetic... More...
Excimer Laser of Vitiligo Treatment
Treatments for vitiligo include PUVA (oral or topical Psoralen combined with ultraviolet A phototherapy); topical corticosteroid and non-steroid treatments, and a host of other therapies including dep... More...
Fungal Nail Infection (Onychomycosis) - Dr. Novick
An estimated 10 million Americans suffer from onychomycosis, or nail fungus infection. Affected fingernails or toenails are typically discolored a dirty yellow and appear thickened, distorted or crumb... More...
Getting Rid of Acne Scars
Acne scarring, which may result from severe cases of acne or from undue delay in getting appropriate treatment, is estimated to affect to a greater or lesser extent some 95 percent of acne s... More...
Healthy Skin All Year Long
As we head toward spring, some of you may be wondering what you need to do for your skin to keep it healthy and younger-looking. Fortunately, no matter what the season, the three basics of h... More...
Integrative Approach to Melasma
Melasma is a physically disconcerting condition that results in dark, irregular patches on sun-exposed areas of the face, including the cheeks, upper lip, and forehead. Its etiology is multifact... More...
Irritant Eczema (IE)
This is the simplest form of eczema caused by rapid dehydration. Chapped lips and cheeks from windburn is perhaps the most common manifestation of this eczema. Any environmental feature that can rapid... More...
Microdermabrasion - Dr. Novick
In a recent American Society for Dermatologic Surgery survey of nearly nine hundred women conducted to determine what makes people comfortable about cosmetic surgery, it was learned that s... More...
More than Plain Dandruff
Seborrheic dermatitis is one of those dermatologic conditions that is just SO common and widespread that is hard to even know precisely just how many people really suffer from it. Estimates are diffic... More...
Non-Surgical Chest Enhancement and Breastlifting
Although the harmful effects of sun exposure are usually seen two or more decades later, eighty percent of the lifetime damage to the skin by ultraviolet radiation is believed to occur before the age ... More...
Non-Surgical Eyelid lifts & Browlifts
While some may argue whether "the eyes are the window to the soul," few would argue their enormous aesthetic importance to our overall appearance. In Western culture, unlike some Far Eastern... More...
Non-Surgical Face-Lift (Chemical Peeling) Rejuvenation of Face and Hands
Your skin's appearance depends upon a combination of factors; genetic predisposition, sun exposure, stress, gravity, and possibly, diet. Cosmetic surgery can remove abundant skin and smooth wrinkl... More...
Non-Surgical Facelifts
For more than two decades, bovine (calf-derived) collagen injections, Zyderm, and Zyplast, were the only augmenting materials available in the United States for treating wrinkles and furrows, and I wa... More...
Non-Surgical Hand Rejuvenation
Next to the face, your hands are the most continuously exposed area of the body. You can’t hide them in clothes or behind high collars, like a chest or a neck, and, if you are lucky enough that ... More...
Non-Surgical Lip Enhancement
After the upper third of the face, particularly the eyelids and brows, the lower third is considered the next most important cosmetic unit of the face. And the lips are the showpieces of the region. A... More...
Non-Surgical Neck Lifts
The face is by no means the only area of our body that reflects the ravages of the passage of time. The neck, too, is vulnerable to assault from long-term ultraviolet exposure, the dictates of our gen... More...
Non-Surgical Nose Jobs
You’ve stared at your nose in the mirror for years wishing that something could be done to improve the bump on the bridge, eliminate the indentations along the surface, or raise up a downturned ... More...
Normal Skin
You may be surprised to learn that your skin is the largest organ of your body, measuring approximately 20 square feet and weighing, on average, between 7 and 9 pounds. Normal, healthy skin is a compl... More...
OTC Hand Creams for Dry Hands
As a dermatologist, I understand the importance of maintaining healthy, hydrated skin, especially when it comes to our hands. Daily activities and environmental factors can cause dryness, leading to d... More...
Our Experience with Contact Eczema (CE)
This form of eczema can be caused by a dizzying number of natural as well as household and workplace chemicals. The most infamous form of contact dermatitis is poison ivy, so called “rhus dermat... More...
Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)
Eliminating Discolorations, Shrinking Pores, & Fading Flushing No doubt you already know a great deal about ways of getting rid of wrinkles, straightening jowls, removing moles, and f... More...
Psoriasis Treatent with Excimer Laser
HOW DO PHAROS EXCIMER LASERS WORK? The EX-308 excimer laser creates a concentrated, but painless, beam of ultraviolet light that is delivered to psoriatic lesions through a handpiece that rests dir... More...
RADIESSE for Young Looking Skin
WHAT IS RADIESSE? RADIESSE is a safe, PDA-approved dermal filler that restores a natural, long lasting, youthful look. This convenient treatment can restore facial volume as well as correct s... More...
Scars - Overview, Dr. Novick
Scars, which are a part of the body’s natural healing processs, are formed when skin is damaged deeply by trauma, surgery, or disease, such as burns and chicken pox. The more layers of... More...
Sclerotherapy
Our NYC and Brooklyn Dermatology Offices offer this safe and effective treatment that eliminates unsightly spider and varicose veins to give your hands and legs an even, more youthful appear... More...
Skin Cancer Overview at Belaray Dermatology
At Belaray Dermatology, we specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. We frequently update our blog with useful information on the subject. Skin cancer occurs w... More...
The Latest in Topical Anti-Aging Skin Treatments
So you think you’ve heard it all already, that you’re up on the latest and greatest of the creams, lotions and serums to combat skin aging and ultraviolet damage? For sure you’ve ... More...
The New Complexion of Camouflage Cosmetics
The past half dozen years has witnessed a literal explosion in the numbers and kinds of in-office, non-surgical procedures performed for rejuvenating the face, neck, decollete and hands. Some of to... More...
Tinea Versicolor
Tinea versicolor, another type of common fungal infection, is found worldwide and accounts for approximately 5 percent of all fungal infections. Although it is sometimes confused with ringworm, tinea ... More...
Vitiligo Treatment with Excimer Laser
Vitiligo is a disease in which the skin loses pigment due to the destruction of melanocytes (pigment-producing cells). Areas of the skin become white. The most common sites of pigment loss are body fo... More...
What Are Wrinkles?
Although most people know what wrinkles are, scientists are still actively investigating the factors that contribute to their appearance. What we do know is that wrinkled skin results in lar... More...