Rosacea Those who suffer from rosacea are often judged negatively after a first impression, according to a survey by the National Rosacea Society. According to the survey, 90% of rosacea sufferers say that the effects of rosacea on their appearance had lowered their self-esteem. Many people who suffer from rosacea avoid certain situations because of […]
Monday May 5th is “Melanoma Monday” The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has designated Monday May 5th as “Melanoma Monday” to promote awareness of skin cancer. According to the AAD, “On average, one American dies from melanoma every hour. In 2014, it is estimated that 9,710 deaths will be attributed to melanoma.” Early detection is […]
Acne is a big problem for many people. Affecting nearly 50 million Americans, acne is the most common skin disorder in the United States according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Nearly 85 percent of all people have acne at some point in their lives, and by mid-teens, more than 40 percent of adolescents have […]
TOPICALLY APPLIED L-CARNITINE EFFECTIVE IN TREATING OILY SKIN Skin is the body’s largest organ and conditions affecting it, such as oily skin, can impact a person’s self-esteem. But Dr. Joshua Fox, founder and director of New York & New Jersey based Advanced Dermatology P.C., wants those dealing with an oily skin condition to know about […]
Warmer weather is on its way, are you going to let excessive sweating keep you from enjoying it? With warmer weather coming people with hyperhidrosis, a condition where a person sweats excessively, may be dreading the embarrassing underarm sweat they’ll experience. Having a shirt stained with sweat is a sure way to lose confidence to […]
You may have been shopping online at some point and found that skin care product you always buy at the store for a much lower price. Your first thought may be that you’re getting a great deal because online retailers don’t have the overhead costs of a brick-and-mortar business. In most cases though if the […]
How soon is too soon for an anti-aging procedure? You may have heard the phrase “age is just a number” to describe a person who has youthful energy that doesn’t decrease as their age increases. When it comes to the skin as well, age is just a number, and there are many factors that contribute […]
There are a lot of myths surrounding sunscreen, tanning, and sun exposure that can lead to neglecting the health of your skin. Harmful UV rays from the sun or tanning beds cause skin damage that can lead to skin cancer. Proper protection and an understanding of how exposure to UV rays effects your body will […]
NY Dermatologist Joshua Fox, MD, Discusses Treatment Options for Acute and Chronic Hives New studies currently underway may help pinpoint connections between chronic idiopathic urticaria (hives caused by an unknown source) and stress, good news for the majority of patients whose hives have no clear cause. Researchers are examining the connections between major life stressors […]
Dermatologist Dr. Joshua Fox explains the newest treatments for jowls A double chin is a common complaint among both men and women as they age, even if they’re not overweight, and for many years surgery was the only effective remedy. For many people this is the first area of their body and face which distorts […]
Everyone is talking about the new skin tightening procedure, Ultherapy, on shows like Extra!, Entertainment Tonight, the Dr. Oz show, and in magazines like Elle. It was recently named “Best In-Office Treatment” in NewBeauty’s 2013 Beauty Choice Awards. But you may have more questions than a news clip or blurb in an article can offer. […]
Advanced Dermatology medical experts on the newest approach to treating vitiligo and psoriasis Before his tragic death, some people thought Michael Jackson tried to lighten his skin. In reality, the star battled with vitiligo, an autoimmune condition in which the skin loses melanin, the pigment that determines the color of skin, hair and eyes. If […]
