As you laze in the sun on a summer afternoon, or rush around town tending to your long list of errands, a life-threating disease may be the farthest thing from your mind. However, you could be inviting just such a disease if you didn’t take time to apply sunscreen. Skin cancer is not a topic […]
These days, everyone is busy and it seems we only get busier with each passing year. Your schedule can’t accommodate everything that you need to do. Some things are postponed, and others are forgotten completely. All too often, diagnostics and preventive care, such as skin cancer screening, falls victim to the time crunch. Why take […]
The skin is a large and complex organ. There is a virtually endless list of potential skin problems and diseases, which can have implications medically, cosmetically, or both. Although many people pay a great deal of attention to problems such as acne or wrinkles, the most serious skin disease of all is too frequently ignored. […]
The most common form of cancer in the United States is skin cancer, and it claims thousands of lives every year. The vast majority of cases are associated with unprotected UV exposure. Fun in the summer sun with your friends may be enough to push worries of cancer out of your mind. It’s easy to […]
Skin cancer can be a frightening diagnosis. Fortunately, there is a way to remember the warning signs of skin cancer that can help in early treatment. It is as simple as knowing your ABCDEs. Dr. Jeanine Downie, a national prominent dermatologist, educates people all of ages about the dangers of skin cancer. Dr. Downie is […]
In the United States, every year, nearly five million people are treated for skin cancer, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. The most dangerous type of cancer is melanoma. A slowly growing bump, a mole that changes, or a dry and scaly rough patch may be a sign of skin cancer. This condition can be […]
We all have miles and miles of blood vessels in our bodies. Fortunately, we don’t usually have to look at them. However, when veins are not functioning properly, they can swell and darken. When they are near the surface, they show through the skin, and the larger ones may even bulge above the surface of […]
You have miles and miles of blood vessels in your body, but you certainly don’t want to look at them. They are located far enough below the skin that you normally don’t have to. However, enlarged or broken vessels can become visible – and quite embarrassing. This occurs most often on the face, or on […]
As the temperatures warm up, many residents in Glen Ridge enjoy walking and biking through the beautiful community. Unfortunately, some are embarrassed by the appearance of their legs. Even in warm weather, they wear pants to hide leg veins. This is no way to live. Fortunately, there is a vein treatment available at in Montclair, […]
A chemical peel is a wonderful, gentle therapy that can improve many cosmetic and medical skin problems. One of the greatest benefits of chemical peels is customization. Many factors, including the active ingredients, strength, and duration, can be adjusted, allowing us to tailor peels to specific skin types or skin conditions. Although there are an […]
Humankind has appreciated the beauty of smooth, soft, even-toned, firm skin since ancient times. It is said that the legendary beauty, Cleopatra of Egypt, routinely bathed in milk to maintain the youthful appearance and texture of her skin. This is probably true, as milk bathing is a primitive form of a mild chemical peel, which […]
Chemical peels are one of the staples of medical and cosmetic dermatology for very good reasons. They are extremely versatile and can be customized according to each patient’s individual needs. Various ingredients can be added to address specific skin conditions. Acne, in particular, can benefit from therapeutic chemical peeling as part of a comprehensive treatment […]