Posts by Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist
What smart skin products can I use to get rid of my acne problems?
There are several great acne products that one can get without a prescription and many that are not that good. In some cases, these over-the-counter products are all that one needs. In other cases, prescription-strength products are needed. If someone has scars, this is not the same as skin stains, then one should see a…
Read MoreWhat is Mohs’ Surgery? Facts, Overview, and Information
Mohs’ surgery is a treatment that is commonly used for the most common types of skin cancer. It is a specialized method of tumor removal, processing, and evaluation under the microscope. It is the only treatment that evaluates all of the margins and therefore has the highest cure rate of any treatment available for common,…
Read MoreReduce fine lines and wrinkles with no downtime without breaking the bank!
Ultherapy tightens skin without surgery. No needles. No cutting. People always want to look their best, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, but….There is always a but. They don’t want to spend a lot, they don’t want any downtime, they don’t want an invasive procedure, and they don’t want to use creams all the time. Is…
Read MoreSafe Sunscreen – What is safe and best to use
There have been many concerns in recent years over the safety of sunscreens. There are many safe sunscreens and all are not the same. Before we get into the details, let’s look at the recent issue of “contamination” with benzene. This has been found in at least 78 products made by Neutragena, Aveeno, Coppertone, and…
Read MorePhotodynamic Therapy for Actinic Keratosis: Is it worth the hype or isn’t it?
It seems like every Dermatologist is recommending photodynamic therapy (PDT) for the treatment of actinic keratosis to their patients these days. Why the sudden explosion with this treatment? Is it really that good? Is it really the best? Is it really what we should be recommending to our patients? The simple answer is yes and…
Read MoreThreads, Threads, and more Threads: reduce lines & tighten the cheeks and neck
First, we had Contour threads–a permanent suture that was placed under the skin to suspend or lift the skin of the face and forehead. This was a great product with excellent results that lasted years. Unfortunately, the procedure did require skill and less skilled surgeons began using the product with less than ideal results. As…
Read MorePilar Cysts on the Scalp removed in minutes
Pilar cysts are common, benign growths that commonly occur on the scalp. These are usually asymptomatic, but can occasionally be tender. Removal of these cysts is very simple. The area is numbed with a needle and cleansed. A linear incision is made and the cyst is removed. The wound is sutured closed. The entire procedure…
Read MoreVitamin reduces the risk of skin cancer
The prevention of the two most common types of skin cancer and pre-cancers is possible by taking an inexpensive, widely available, oral pill twice daily. Vitamin B3 , a supplement called nicotinamide, cut the rate of new squamous cell and basal cell carcinoma by 23% among patients who were at high risk for the development of…
Read MoreBrow’s falling after Botox: Why and how to avoid?
Parasitosis (“Bugs in my skin”)
