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Summer is around the corner and there is no better time to start getting in shape. This post is a little outside of our regular skin-care posts, but this is a common topic that comes up with my patients. In short, cardio exercise is great for exercising the heart. It does burn calories, but weight…

According to a study published in JAMA Dermatology on Nov 5, “minimally invasive cosmetic procedures are nearly risk-free.” Such procedures included fillers, neurotoxins, and the use of laser and energy devices–performed by 23 dermatologists at eight centers across the US. It has been well-studied that Dermatologists have an outstanding safety record with minimally-invasive and non-invasive…

As the dust is settling, we are finding that the affordable care act (aka “Obamacare” or ACA) has left many unable to continue care with their existing healthcare providers. The promise that one can keep their existing plan and doctors is not exactly true, leaving many scrambling to find a new doctor. The truth is…

The FDA has approved a new product that is the first topical treatment specifically indicated for persistent facial redness that is seen in many patients with rosacea. The topical treatment works by constricting the dilated blood vessels and lasts up to 12 hours.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer (7/23, Townsend) reports a study that shows that people who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to have skin that ages more quickly and be less healthy.

Researchers from the Monell Center found that melanoma emits an odor that is different from normal skin. A portable nanosensor was useful in detecting cancerous cells in patients. Who knows, one day Dermatologists may be throwing away their blades and using non-invasive nanosensors to detect melanoma. These findings were published online in Journal of Chromatography…

As “Obamacare” gets going, it is unclear whether insurance premiums are going to go up or down. For example, New Hampshire’s healthcare exchange will launch in October with Anthem BlueCross BlueShield as the only insurer competing on the exchange. Is that an exchange at all? California and Colorado will have more than ten insurers offering plans. Most…

I have always stated, that when considering treatment of skin cancer, especially non-melanoma skin cancer (i.e. basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma), one must take into account the overall health of the patient. Sometimes, observation or minimal treatment is best. A recent study published online in JAMA has shown that elderly patients with non-melanoma…

New guideline issued jointly by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the Society of Surgical Oncology (SOS), and published online July 9 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology do not recommend SLNB for tumors that are less than 1mm thick, unless there is ulceration present or rapidly diving cancer cells present. The study reported that there is insufficient…

Tattoo removal is costly and requires 4-6 laser treatment sessions. A recent study has shown that if one has 4 Alexandrite laser treatments performed 20 minutes apart in a single session, 61% can expect complete clearing of their black, green, and blue tattoos with no increased risk for scarring. Although relatively new, this treatment protocol…