Dermatology News

Spotlight on Tanning By Christina Lorenzen The spotlight is on tanning salons again with new laws. In Suffolk, anyone under 14 is banned from using sun beds and teens 14 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent. In Nassau, everybody under 18 needs signed parent approval. Parents must accompany teens under 16. There’s good […]

Treating Birthmarks By Charmian Christie Some babies are born with “stork bites” that disappear on their own, while others don’t develop strawberry spots (hemagioma) or port wine stains (PWS) until their second year of life. >>>> read more…

The Best way to get fuller hair More than 75 percent of women say they’d like their hair to appear thicker, according to research from Procter & Gamble. But hormonal fluctuations, free-radical damage from pollution and modern styling methods are standing in our way.” These culprits can shrinks hair follicles, causing strands to grow back […]

Nail Tip by Anthonia A. Oyefesobi Studies suggest that your manicure or pedicure may be covering more than chipped polish. The color and texture of nails and surrounding tissue can be a warning signs of infection and serious health concerns in other areas of the body. According to Dr. Joshua Fox, founding director of Advance […]

What Your Nails Say About Your Health By Sherry Rauh Take a good look at your fingernails and you may notice subtle variations in texture or color – a touch of white here, a rosy tinge there, perhaps some rippling bumps in the surface. These imperfections may not look like much to you, but to […]

February 28, 2005 Dermatologist Joshua L. Fox. Director of Advanced Dermatology P.C. and The Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery’s Center of Laser and Cosmetic Surgery in New York City Explain: Industry expert say that 50 percent of people with tattoos will someday someday getting rid of their body art.more..

A mountain man needs face cream by Judy Hevrdejs Ski instructor Simon Unkovskov shuns face masks, Says they mess up his breathing and line of vision. Instead, he slathers on face cream for his on-hill time. Whether he’s teaching in Colorado or at the Wilmost Mountain Ski School just over the Wisconsin border. >>>> read […]

Wrinkles are a natural part of aging, but that doesn’t mean we have to live with them, especially if they’re causing us to feel self-conscious. Fortunately, various methods exist to plump up wrinkled skin and restore a more youthful appearance. From natural remedies to advanced skincare products, let’s explore the options available to rejuvenate aging […]

A New Approach to Treating Troubling Marks By Joshua Fox, MD Since the early 1900s, babies born with such disfiguring vascular birthmarks as hemagiomas and port wine stains – and their parents – have traditionally been met with a “hands-off” approach to treatment. But the medical community is slowly switching it’s tact from “watchful waiting” […]

  Health Tips . . . from UPI By LIDIA WASOWICZ, UPI NAILS AS MIRROR OF YOUR HEALTH Nails often give the first indication of an underlying disease, a New York dermatologist says. Dr. Joshua Fox, Founding director of Advanced Dermatology P.C. and The Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery , says changes in the […]

NAILS AS MIRROR OF YOUR HEALTH Nails often give the first indication of an underlying disease, a New York dermatologist says. Dr. Joshua Fox, Founding director of Advanced Dermatology P.C. and The Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery , says changes in the appearance of nails can point to an array of ailments, from a […]

The Manicure Tip That Prevents Colds! Outsmart the bacteria that can make you sick by sporting this season’s new fingernail shape: short and round. “Viruses and bacteria can hide and thrive underneath nails, especially long nails and acrylics,” explains New York City dermatologist Joshua L. Fox, M.D. “Since it’s hard to wash away germs under […]

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