Posts by Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist
Lipoma
A lipoma is a benign (non-cancerous) fatty tumor that can occur anywhere on the body. It looks and feels like a soft lump. These tumors lie within the fatty layer of the skin or just beneath the muscle. These can be hereditary or can occur secondary to trauma. Although harmless, there are some variants of…
Read MoreFemale Pattern Alopecia
Female pattern hair loss affects most women, especially after menopause. There are many treatments available.
Read MoreBLACK SALVE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR SKIN CANCER
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 74% of persons using black salve were not aware of the possible side effects of the remedy, including infection, scarring, and disfigurement. Black salve can destroy the top layer of skin, but most cancers lie beneath this layer and continue to grow.…
Read MoreBEST OTC ACNE TREATMENT–COMING SOON
One of the most effective topcal acne treatments has been retinoids–Retin A, Differin, & Tazorac. Well now, Differin has been approved for OTC use–no prescription needed. That’s right. Anyone will soon be able to get this medication. This medication combined with OTC Benzoyl Peroxide gel is a 1-2 punch for acne. Differin works great with…
Read MoreSMOKING AND ATOPIC DERMATITIS
A new study has shown that BOTH active smoking and passive smoke exposure in both adults and children result in an increased incidence of atopic dermatitis. These findings were published online in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Read MoreNEW “LASER” TO TREAT SKIN CANCER
Every day a patient contacts me as a nearby Dermatology group is running a television advertisement of a new treatment for skin cancer that does not require surgery. Interestingly, every patient says it is a laser. Well, this is not the case. This “new” treatment is not new at all. It is electron beam treatment,…
Read MoreATOPIC DERMATITIS (ECZEMA) LINKED TO EXPOSURE TO SMOKING
A study published in JAMA has linked BOTH passive and active smoking to an increased risk of atopic dermatitis. This appears to be another negative impact of second-hand smoking on one’s health.
Read MoreNEW SCAR TREATMENT FOR THICK SCARS
Tranilast 8% liposomal gel was shown to be effective in treating scars from cesarean sections. Patients were asked to treat half of their scars with this gel and the other half with placebo. Patients were much more satisfied with the Tranilast side. Unfortunately, this treatment has not been compared to other treatments, including steroid injections and…
Read MoreDRY SKIN CARE – IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN.
With the dry air seen in the Winter, people are more susceptible to having dry skin or flares of eczema. Here are some simple tips that can help keep your skin well-moisturized. Shower no more than once daily. NEVER use hot water. Use a mild soap, like Dove fragrance-free soap. Pure soaps or those from…
Read MoreCO2 LASER A GOOD OPTION FOR ACNE SCAR TREATMENT
Acne scars remains one of the most challenging condition to treat. In short, there is no one single treatment that is best for everyone. That being said, I see many patients whom are extremely frustrated after trying treatments that are not effective for their type of acne. The carbon dioxide (CO2) laser is an effective…
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