Is Benzoyl Peroxide still safe to use for Acne?
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
Benzoyl peroxide is found in both prescription and over-the-counter acne preparations. A recent study and independent research has proven the Benzene has been found in many products that contain Benzoyl Peroxide. Benzene is a chemical that is known to cause cancer. Question #1: How did benzene get into these products? There are two ways this…
Fast & effective wrinkle treatments with no downtime! Great results!
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
Get rid of wrinkles safely and easily using topical products and the latest procedures available, some with no downtime!
Making Sense of the Different Health Insurance Plans
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
Health insurance plans explained. What is an HMO? What is a PPO? Is a POS better than an HMO? What is Traditional Medicare? Find out.
Lipoma
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
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.
BEST OTC ACNE TREATMENT–COMING SOON
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
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…
NEW SCAR TREATMENT FOR THICK SCARS
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
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…
DRY SKIN CARE – IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN.
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
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…
SKIN TIGHTENING WITH MINIMAL DOWNTIME!
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
Finally a treatment that tightens the skin, reduces the appearance of scars, and reduces the appearance of stretch marks with little to no downtime! Secret RF is here. This technology uses microneedling with radiofrequency. It is the Radiofrequency that generates heat to tighten the skin. Do not confuse this treatment with microneedling alone as there…
RETINOL BURN: HOW TO PREVENT AND TREAT
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
Tretinol, the active ingredient in Retin A is irritating to the skin. Retinol, an over-the-counter medication gets absorbed into the skin and then converted into this active compound that works as tretinol. In general, Retinol products are less irritating than tretinol. The benefits of these products is well known. They reduce fine lines and wrinkles,…