Your skin could reveal whether you’re healthy, sick, rested, tired, cold, or hot. As you grow older, your skin naturally changes as a response to all of the elements it comes in contact with, specifically the sun. While you might feel great on the inside, your skin might not be doing well since daily exposures … Continued
Getting a facial can certainly feel like a luxurious, relaxing, and pampering experience but did you know that a facial could also provide your skin with some amazing health benefits? Not only does turning to a dermatologist ensure that you get quality and comprehensive care to treat everything from sun damage to acne, but also … Continued
With the warmer months just around the corner you may be getting ready to plan some fun in the sun. The summertime always finds children spending hours outside playing, as well as beach-filled family vacations, backyard barbeques, and more days just spent soaking up some much-needed vitamin D. While it can certainly be great for … Continued
You might be surprised to discover that some of the most innocuous habits could actually be aging you. Preventing fine lines and wrinkles is certainly easier than trying to treat them once they form. While wrinkles are a normal part of life and aging, there are things you can do each and everyday to keep … Continued
Tired of having to pluck, wax, and shave every few days? Dealing with thick, dark and unsightly hair in visible areas such as the chin or shoulders? If so, a dermatologist can provide you with a more effective solution for getting rid of unwanted body hair faster and easier. The answer lies in laser hair … Continued
Acne impacts people of all ages, and if you are struggling with stubborn whiteheads, blackheads, and cysts, Downtown Dermatology in Tribeca can help. Here, your dermatologists, Dr. Gilberto Alvarez Del Manzano and Dr. Shari Marchbein, can help you find the best way to treat your acne and obtain healthy skin. Just what is acne? Acne … Continued
If you’ve suddenly noticed your skin breaking out in a red, itchy rash, you could be dealing with dermatitis, a common skin condition that often leads to a red, swollen rash, or dry and intensely itchy skin. Sometimes dermatitis can even cause oozing or scaling blisters to form. This condition may be embarrassing but don’t … Continued
Tattoo removal has become one of aesthetic and medical dermatology’s most sought-after services. Read on to learn about how this treatment works. The procedure Dermatologists mostly use Q-switched, or quality-switched, laser instruments for tattoo removal. Short, focused bursts of light break up the tattoo pigment that lies embedded in skin. With repeated treatments, the pigment … Continued
Anyone who has ever walked through the skincare aisle of their local drugstore knows that there are tons of acne-fighting products on the market. So, which one is right for you? Should you opt for an acne cleanser or spot treatment, or both? Choosing the right acne treatment can be challenging, to say the least. … Continued
Do you have a mole? Chances are good that you have few of them, actually. The average person has around 30-40 moles, and while moles are usually nothing to worry about it is important to be able to spot any changes that could be warning signs of skin cancer. That’s why you should perform self-exams … Continued
