Dr. Samuel Goos, MD, FAAD
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Concord, Massachusetts 01742
About Dr. Samuel Goos, MD, FAAD
Dr. Samuel D. Goos began practice in Concord in 1989 and formed Adult & Pediatric Dermatology, p.c. in 1992. After graduating from Tufts University, magna cum laude, phi beta kappa, he received his medical degree from Yale University Medical School. He later completed a residency in Dermatology at the Boston University and Tufts University Combined Dermatology program in 1989.
Dr. Goos has developed an active practice, which offers a range of medical and surgical dermatology services, including many of the latest cosmetic procedures, to patients of all ages. He has also been active in the community as a frequent lecturer on skin cancer and skin care and as a sponsor of skin screenings.
In addition to a special interest in the prevention and detection of skin cancer, Dr. Goos is interested in the uses of medical lasers, intense pulsed light and narrow band light sources to treat various dermatologic conditions and has been specifically trained in the use of such devices. Over the past 17 years, he has successfully treated thousands of patients with the most comprehensive laser options in the area. He is also interested in cosmetic topical therapies for aging skin. He is one of the most experiences physicians the administration of Botox® , Restylane®, Radiesse®, Juvederm™, Sculptra® and other fillers. In 2003, Dr. Goos established APDerm Center for Cosmetic Services, where state-of-the-art cosmetic services are provided in a private relaxed setting.
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Genetics is mostly to blame for hair loss like hair thinning and patterned baldness, especially in men, and follows a predictable and visible pattern. It’s also fairly common. Nearly 85 percent of men experience significantly thinning hair by age 50, and about 40 percent of women experience hair loss or thinning by age 40, according to the American Hair Loss Association. However, excessive or sudden hair loss can indicate other health problems and should be evaluated by a medical profes...
In the 1950s x-rays were used to destroy the oil glands that cause acne. Today lasers are being tried to target either oil glands or bacteria that both play a role in acne. This interest in using lasers has been prompted by a rise in antibiotic resistance, side effects of oral and topical treatments, and public enthusiasm for a high-tech approach. To date, the studies on lasers and acne have been much less rigorous than those on medications and acne, however, it appears that lasers do work. C...
