Stress and Wrinkles February 7, 2011 Dr. Lawrence Jaeger is a board certified dermatologist in New York City and Medical Director of Advanced Dermatology Associates, a state of the art medical practice with multiple locations in Manhattan and the Bronx. Dr Larry Jaeger and his group of board certified dermatologist and medical providers are expert in the diagnosis and treatment of… Read More
Squamous Cell Carcinoma February 4, 2011 A squamous cell carcinoma (or SCC) is a skin cancer that may appear as a bump or as a red, scaly patch. It often is found on badly sun-damaged, fair skin, and because of this often develops on the rim of the ear, the face, and the lips. It is not as dangerous as melanoma,… Read More
Skin Care February 3, 2011 Often taken for granted, our skin is the body’s protective barrier against the environment. The skin thrives with daily care just like brushing one’s teeth. Everyone has a natural oil (sebum) covering their skin, made by tiny glands in the skin. When too much of the oil is removed by frequent use of drying agents,… Read More
Seborrheic Dermatitis February 2, 2011 Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition affecting millions of Americans. It shows up as flaking skin, or reddish patches. Unlike people with dry skin, the skin in people with seborrheic dermatitis is usually oily. It can be unsightly, itchy and, since it is often on the face, may cause embarrassment. It is not contagious.… Read More
Sarcoidosis February 1, 2011 Sarcoidosis is characterized by granulomas (a mass of red, irritated tissue) that may affect any organ system. The disease most commonly involves granuloma formation in the lungs. Other commonly involved organ systems include the lymph nodes, skin, eyes, liver, heart, nervous, musculoskeletal, renal (kidney), and endocrine systems. Signs and symptoms of sarcoidosis are variable because… Read More
Rosacea January 31, 2011 Rosacea, or acne rosacea, is a skin disorder leading to redness and pimples on the nose, forehead, cheekbones, and chin. The inflamed pimples and redness of rosacea can look a great deal like acne, but blackheads are almost never present. It is a fairly common disorder with about one in every twenty Americans is afflicted… Read More
Melanoma January 28, 2011 Melanoma is tumor of the skin that is cancerous (malignant). It grows from the melanocytes, the cells that color and tan the skin. Melanoma is also called cutaneous melanoma or malignant melanoma. The incidence of melanoma is increasing worldwide at a rate of about 5% per year. It is a more serious problem than the… Read More
Morphea January 27, 2011 Scleroderma comes in two main forms: systemic and localized. Scleroderma is a disease of unknown origin that affects the microvasculature and loose connective tissues of the body and is characterized by fibrosis and obliteration of vessels in the skin, lungs, gut, kidneys and heart. Morphea is a localized form of scleroderma and affects primarily just… Read More
Mohs Surgery January 26, 2011 Mohs micrographic surgery, more commonly referred to as Mohs surgery, is a surgical technique that uses histologically prepared frozen tissue sections, which are interpreted by the surgeon who actually performed the surgery, to evaluate the surgical margins of excisions performed to remove skin cancers. The surgeon is trained both in dermatological surgery and in interpreting… Read More
Methotrexate January 25, 2011 Methotrexate (MTX) is one of most potent drugs used to control severe psoriasis and other skin diseases. It has been used for skin disease since the early 1960s. It was used initially to treat cancers. By chance, it was discovered to be effective in clearing psoriasis. For skin diseases it is used in much smaller… Read More