New Research Says People With Psoriasis at Greater Risk of Heart Disease NY Dermatologist Joshua Fox, MD; Best Treatments for Psoriasis Roslyn, NY, January 2012 – Some skin diseases are more than skin deep. Psoriasis is the most prevalent autoimmune disease in the country, affecting as many as 7.5 million Americans. This noncontagious condition often […]
Are the Big Moles on My Child Dangerous? Leading Dermatologist Dr. Joshua Fox Discusses Moles in Children, Including Big Ones on Their Backs Sep 18, 2011 Are you worried about all those big moles on your child’s back? Most people are born without “birth marks.” A recent study shows that every beach vacation gives rise […]
Should Large Birthmark on Baby (Congenital Nevus) Be Removed? Dermatologist Dr. Joshua Fox Gives Advice About Removal of Large Birthmark on Baby Sep 18, 2011 Does your baby (or toddler) have one or more large birthmarks (also called congenital nevi)? “Nevus” is another name for mole, and the plural is nevi (rhymes with Levi). “Congenital” […]
Keep it simple when it comes to skin care Sep 12, 2011 at 1:27PM The array is dizzying. Dozens of face-washing “enhancers” are being touted in the fall fashion mags as vital for the nightly cleaning ritual: pre-wash makeup removers, post-wash scrubbing pads, exfoliating gels, toners to restore pH balance and on and on. What’s […]
TO BATTLE NEW SKIN CANCER EPIDEMIC, DR.’S LEFKOWITZ & THOSANI RECOMMEND MOHS SURGERY Roslyn, NY, April 2011 – Skin cancer is on the rise, with more incidents being identified in younger people. There are more than one million cases of skin cancer diagnosed annually and The American Cancer Society estimates that one in […]
YOU WON’T GET HEPATITIS, MALARIA OR HIV FROM A BEDBUG, BUT THEIR BITES CAN BE ANNOYING: Leading Dermatologist Josh Fox Explains How to Recognize, Treat Bites in the Night Roslyn, NY, March 2011 — “Sleep tight, don’t let the budbugs bite.” Isn’t that what we all want, whether we are snug in our […]
Today Acne Troubles Are More Than Skin-Deep: NY Dermatologist Joshua Fox, MD on acne-related depression and acne treatment Roslyn, NY, January 2011 – In today’s fast culture of beauty and fashion, embarrassment and frustration over appearance is common among acne sufferers. Recent studies, however, show that the emotions don’t end there. Two Scandinavian […]
Health News on Losing the Post C-Section Bulge Today: Dermatologist Dr. Mohiba Tareen Explains Non-Surgical Fat Removal Technique and Describes Its Success on Her Own “Cesarean Pouch”. Roslyn, NY (PRWEB) January 5, 2011 With the cesarean section rate on the upswing in the United States, also growing is the number of women seeking […]
Top dermatologist Josh Fox on the science behind two new non surgical fat-removal techniques For many people, losing those unsightly bulges without going under the knife (or dressing entirely in spandex) seems like wishful thinking. Everyone—both doctors and patients—has been searching for a way to “spot reduce,” or get rid of extra inches that otherwise […]
Are You Helping Your Clients Avoid Skin Cancer? Posted: November 29, 2010 Editor’s note: As a spa professional, you are in a unique position to be able to help clients identify skin cancer. Be sure to make note of any marks that appear odd, according to the information below, and be sure to recommend a […]
MYTHS ABOUT MAKEUP AND SUN PROTECTION Dr. Joshua Fox and Dr. Valerie Goldburt on misconceptions about cosmetics and sun protection Roslyn, NY, November 2010 – We all agree on sunscreen for a day at the beach. But do we need it for a day at the office? Few women want a glazed sheen when they […]
BEAUTY: TRACTION ALOPECIA IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN IS EASILY PREVENTABLE. Dr. Joshua Fox, leading dermatologist in the New York area, and founder and president of the New Age Research Foundation: “Nearly one-third of African-American women and more than 17 percent of African-American girls ages 6-21 will lose their hair due to a condition known as […]
