Patricia Kennedy is a certified Physician Assistant in dermatology. At The Dermatology Specialists, she brings her unique background as a registered dietician and nutritionist to…
6 Different Kinds of Acne and How Can You Prevent Them
Acne leaves blemishes on our faces, blots our self-confidence and ruins a good photo opportunity. Everyone hates those stubborn pimples which are often annoying, painful…
Q&A Spotlight: Dr. Sourab Choudhury
We sat down with Dr. Sourab Choudhury, the Chief Medical Officer of The Dermatology Specialists, to learn about his dermatological background, specialties and personal…
5 Surprising Causes of Acne
Have you ever woken up to a raging outbreak of pimples without any rhyme or reason? According to the American Academy of Dermatology, over 40…
The 5 Most Common Questions about Acne Scars
Pimples are unfortunate enough to have to deal with, but when they leave behind scars as a constant reminder of acne past, it can be…
5 Acne Myths Debunked
With the endless amount of information surrounding the causes of acne, it can often be hard to distinguish fact from fiction! We’re here to set…
5 Foods That Cause Acne and Breakouts
Ever wake up in the morning to an unsightly pimple? We’ve all been there. No matter your age, acne can flare up when you least…
5 Most Common Questions About Skin Cancer
The sun is out, and so are we! It’s National Skin Cancer Awareness Month and summertime is just around the corner! Hibernation season is over,…
Can my birthmark be removed with laser treatment?
Lasers have come a long way in the past ten years. Before, we could only use very low energy settings. This is because we had…
Gray Hair
“Aged? But he does not appear aged, just look, his hair has remained young!” - Marcel Proust, Remembrance of Things Past It does seem as…
You’ll Never Guess What the U.S. Spends on Skincare
In New York City, the sidewalk is basically a catwalk. Beautiful skin is the best accessory for any runway look, so it’s no surprise that…
Scaring While Caring: How to Keep Your Skin Healthy on Halloween
Far more frightening than anything you might see on Halloween is what might appear in your mirror the next morning, should you resort to using…
Natural Disasters, Like Hurricanes, Can Lead to Skin Disasters
Here are a Few Tips to Protect Your Skin from Flood Water Natural disasters, like the recent hurricanes and the less-recent (but painfully memorable to…
What the New York City Subways Do to Your Skin
When it comes to the New York subway system, everyone’s got a story, a complaint, a tear-their-hair-out frustration. Fortunately, when it comes to skin health,…
Why We Love the Thriving Male Grooming Trend that Comes with the Beard Bonanza
Focusing on Follicles Means Men are Suddenly Skin-Aware In recent years, beards have moved from fad to fashion for men all over New York City,…
3 Celebrity Skincare Habits Anyone Can Replicate
Not everyone can have a team of professionals to groom them before every public appearance, but who really wants that hassle, anyway? Keeping skin healthy…
What to Expect From Skin Cryotherapy
Skin cryotherapy and the form of cryotherapy popularized by celebrities are very different. The frequent image of cryotherapy is of a football star standing in…
Why is Skin Lightening a Worldwide Trend?
Skin lightening, sometimes called skin bleaching, is a startlingly popular trend across the world. There are a number of treatments and products sold for this…
How Tattoos Are Removed, And What it Does to Your Skin
Forty-five million Americans have tattoos, according to Inked. That’s 14 percent of the total population. The percentage is higher, up to 40 percent, for adults…
Everything You Need to Know About Dermatology Lasers
Going to the doctor can be intimidating enough, but some of us appear to want to make it as scary as possible for you. Whether…
