Posts by Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist
Pilar 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 MoreHow to reduce skin cancer risk: Take a Vitamin
How can I reduce the risk of getting skin cancer? Learn how a vitamin and sunscreen can help.
Read MoreBrow’s falling after Botox: Why and how to avoid?
Parasitosis (“Bugs in my skin”)
Lipoma
A lipoma is a benign tumor comprised of mature fat that can appear anywhere on the body. These harmless tumors may increase in size and are occasionally tender (angiolipoma type). These can be removed surgically.
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,…
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