Infant Skin Concerns

The heat is on here in New York City.  Heat can only exacerbate skin conditions for adults and children alike.  If you or your infant are experiencing skin discomfort, please come in and see us.  See the video below for some great sun safety tips for children! No one should suffer this summer!  Check out this video on "infant acne" and remember our new Upper West Side location is now seeing patients!

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Tan Ban for Minors

New York Legislators Considering First Indoor Tanning Ban For All Minors.

The AP (5/5) reports that New York state is trying to "become the first to ban indoor tanning for all minors." Russell Sciandra, of the American Cancer Society in New York, "said the current effort is bolstered by a February report by the American Academy of Pediatrics. 'Rates of skin cancer -- including melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer -- continue to rise, even in young people,' the academy found." Therefore, "along with the World Health Organization, the American Medical Association, and the American Academy of Dermatology, the AAP supports legislation prohibiting access to tanning salons or use of artificial tanning devices by children under the age of 18."

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More Americans Move Toward High Deductible Plans

Analysis Finds High-Deductible Plans Do Not Deter People From Medical Care.

Modern Healthcare (4/18, Vesely, Subscription Publication) reported that the RAND group and Towers Watson concluded from examining the first year of high-deductible health plans used by 59 big companies that low-income or chronically ill people are no more likely to skip getting medical treatments than wealthier and healthier patients in such plans. The study focused on claims data from some 360,000 families nationally between 2003 and 2007. The study appeared in the online journal Forum for Health Economics & Policy.

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Derms without Ties

Few, that was a close one...!

Survey Suggests Fewer Patients Expect Their Dermatologist To Wear A Tie.

Reuters (4/13, Grens) reports that, according to a survey published in the April issue of the Archives of Dermatology, only about 20% of 176 new adult patients attending a dermatology clinic and the moms and dads of some 248 children attending a pediatric dermatology clinic said they wanted their male doctors to wear a tie. However, more than 50% of those same adults survey believed their dermatologist should wear a white coat. Interestingly, only a quarter of the parents of the pediatric dermatology patients wanted the dermatologist to wear a white coat.

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What are the best foods for healthy skin?

From the Mayo Clinic, Lawrence E. Gibson, M.D.

Research on the best foods for healthy skin is limited. Still, antioxidant-rich foods seem to have a protective effect for the skin. Consider these skin-friendly foods:

• Carrots, apricots and other yellow and orange fruits and vegetables
• Blueberries
• Spinach and other green leafy vegetables
• Tomatoes
• Beans, peas and lentils
• Fish, especially salmon
• Nuts

On the flip side, some foods seem to be associated with skin damage. For example, some research suggests that a diet high in fat and carbohydrates promotes skin aging. Remember, many of the best foods for healthy skin also promote good health overall. Rather than focusing on specific foods for healthy skin, concentrate on a healthy diet in general. Drink plenty of water. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Trade red meat for fish. Choose low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Include nuts, seeds and beans in your favorite meals. Opt for whole-grain breads and pasta. Limit sweets. Strive for variety as you're making healthy choices.

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Epidermal Inclusion Cyst (EIC)

Epidermal Inclusion Cyst (EIC) - These benign cysts can be found anywhere on the body where there are hair follicles. If the base of a hair follicle weakens, it can become dilated. Dead skin, instead of making a clean eggress to the surface, moves retrograde and enlarges the cyst. Sometimes a cheesy white material that smells musty can exude from a central pore overlying the cyst. They are benign, but can sometimes become infected. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice.
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Macular Amyloidosis

Upper Back - Macular Amylodosis

Macular Amyloidosis. Here's an obscure one. See the brown discoloration between the purple pen marks? A condition brought about by vigrous scratching or rubbing, leaves behind this obscure protein called amyloid. Typically found on the upper back. Totally benign, but cosmetically undesireable. A real challenge to treat, but should subside with decreased scratching.


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SPIDER ANGIOMA

Spider angioma. These vascular lesions are dilations of small blood vessels (capillaries) near the skin's surface. They are never dangerous and tend to be more prominent in sun-exposed areas. One or 2 zaps with the  pulsed-dye laser does a nice job of getting rid of these without a scar.

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Acne Scarring

Acne Scarring - What the inflammation of acne leaves behind in its path (even acne that hasn't been picked!) can be just as emotionally impactful as acne itself. Deep or rolling scars such as these are commonly treated with a mix of technologies ranging from subcision (wherein a needle is introduced underneath the skin to break up fibrous bands), to pulsed-dye laser therapy, to deep dermal chemical peels like trichloracetic acid.

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