The vesiculobullous diseases in dermatology are numerous and quite distinct from one another; the unifying feature, intuitively, is the histologic feature of separation either intraepidermally…
Erythroderma
Erythroderma (exfoliative dermatitis) is a clinical syndrome characterized by extensive erythema involving greater than 90 percent of the skin surface. It may be the result…
Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a multisystem disorder combining features of both autoimmunity and immunodeficiency. It is a common and serious complication of hematopoietic stem cell…
Cutaneous Emergencies in the HIV Positive Patient
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a member of the retrovirus family of enveloped RNA viruses. Retroviruses rely on an RNA-dependent DNA polymerase (reverse transcriptase)…
Histamine-Mediated Emergencies
The wheel and flare of urticaria is the pathognomonic feature of histamine-mediated cutaneous lesions. In fact, urticaria is one of the most common chief complaints…
Drug Eruptions
Cutaneous reactions are the most frequently occurring adverse reactions to drugs. These reactions can range from mild (two-thirds of cases) to life-threatening (one-third of cases)…
Infectious Emergencies in Dermatology
While most infections with dermatological manifestations are self-limited, there are clinical scenarios when infectious cutaneous diseases are associated with life-threatening systemic symptoms. These diseases may…
Neonatal and Pediatric Dermatologic Emergencies
A wide variety of neonatal and childhood dermatologic conditions can be emergencies. These may arise from genetic disorders, including those causing skin structural protein and…
Dermatologic Surgery Complications
Introduction Dermatologic surgery is often performed in an outpatient surgical suite with local anesthesia, and moderate to advanced dermatologic procedures may be done without monitoring…
Puffy Eyes
More than half of everyone has experienced allergies before. While they're typically harmless, the reaction of your allergies can be quite annoying, like allergic shiners.…
Laser Birthmark Removal Prices
Birthmark Removal New York Birthmarks can be a quirky splash of character or a royal eyesore. For every one person that embraces their markings with…
The Causes of Undereye Puffiness and Dark Circles
The under-eye is THE most common area of the face that I get asked about in my practice! It seems to be everyone’s least favorite…
Skin Lightening
Sammy Sosa on his skin care: I’m doing well, doing well, thanks to God. ... I use a cream to keep my skin smooth and…
Skin Anatomy 101
To better understand the skin and its behavior we must first look at its component parts. The skin is composed of 3 layers: the epidermis…
What is eczema?
Eczema simply means “inflamed skin”. Skin can become inflamed for a number of reasons, but we’ll cover the big three in this article: Contact, Atopic,…
Ingredient Safety: Why does it matter?
Ingredient safety in cosmetic products is not heavily regulated by state or federal government. In the 1970s, legislation was nearly enacted that would require premarket…
Sensitive Skin – 10 Do’s and Don’ts
1) Don’t Overdo It! Too many of my patients end up with “itchy red bump” syndrome, a condition that results from putting too much stuff…
Seasonal Skin Care – How Your Regimen Should Change Throughout the Year
The various seasons present different challenges to your skin. We’ll focus on each season and the unique conditions to which your skin adapts. By anticipating…
A Primer on Free Radicals
There’s a lot of buzz about free radicals and for good reason. These tiny particles are responsible for our entire understanding of aging within the…
Diet and Skin – What Really Matters
Diet and how it affects the skin is perhaps one of the most fiercely controversial and heavily researched topics around. Here’s what we know. 1.…
