General Dermatology

There are many side effects that can occur after having Covid-19, including loss of taste and smell, brain fog, and chronic fatigue. Hair loss, while alarming, is not uncommon, but is usually short lived. Telogen effluvium is a condition that results after a stress, either physical or mental. After such, the hairs get shocked and…

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…

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…

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.

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.

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.

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…

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…

In a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, the use of tumor necrosis factor inhibitors was associated with an increase in body weight and body mass index. Consideration for other treatments should be considered for patients who are overweight or obese. Commonly used tumor necrosis factor inhibitors: Adalimumab (Humira®) Certolizumab…

Finally, patients are able to self-treat mild to moderate inflammatory and comedonal acne with over-the-counter treatments. Blackheads and whiteheads can now be treated effectively with Differin gel, which went over-the-counter earlier this year. This medication is similar to Retin A, the drug everyone knows about. These medications help to unclog pores are and more effective…