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Warts
Bleomycin Treatment for Warts: An Effective Solution
Warts are a common skin condition caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). While they’re generally harmless, warts can be unsightly and sometimes uncomfortable. If you’ve tried over-the-counter remedies without success or are looking for a more targeted approach, bleomycin treatment might be the solution you’re seeking. Bleomycin is a medication that has been used for
Alopecia Areata
JAk Inhibitors: A Breakthrough Treatment for Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that leads to hair loss, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. The emotional and psychological impact of this condition can be significant, leading to a quest for effective treatments. In recent years, a promising breakthrough has emerged in the form of JAK inhibitors, offering hope for those struggling with alopecia
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Telemedicine Dermatology in New Jersey and New York
SOMA Skin & Laser offers Telemedicine dermatology services. you can be seen by your dermatologist with phone, video, or text. Start a telemedicine call with Dr. Ehrenreich Enter waiting room Telemedicine by Doxy.me
Melasma
Cysteamine for Melasma
Cysteamine is approved by the FDA to treat cystinosis, which is a lysosomal storage disease. However, cysteamine also has been shown to have skin-lightening effects and to inhibit melanogenesis. It is available in Europe, and may also be found in some cosmeceutical products. It has been investigated in the treatment of melasma in two randomized
Hypopigmentation
Treatment of Hypopigmentation
Hypopigmentation is lightening of the skin that can occur after various injuries, such as burns, laser injuries, and surgical and traumatic scars; in stretch marks (striae); after various rashes (e.g. eczema), acne, or tinea versicolor; or for know know reason (e.g. idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis). Hypopigmentation can be difficult to treat. Possible treatments include non-ablative fracitonal
Acne
Food, Diet and Acne
Do certain foods contribute to acne? White bread has a high glycemic index A common question that dermatologists receive from acne patients is “do certain foods cause acne?” Many patients feel that eating greasy foods like potato chips, drinking soda, eating high sugar foods, or chocolate can contribute to acne. And many patients will point
Vitiligo
Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors For Vitiligo
Topical calcineurin inhibitors are a common treatment for vitiligo. These treatments include the topical medications tacrolimus (Protopic) and pimecrolimus (Elidel). They are often combined with phototherapy in treatment protocols. A recent analysis of 56 clinical studies of calcineurin inhibitors, either as monotherapy or in combination with phototherapy, confirms the usefulness of these medications. According to
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Skyrizi for Psoriasis
Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa) joins the ever-growing ranks of biologics for the treatment of psoriasis. Skyrizi is new IL-23 inhibitor, which binds to the p19 subunit, joining Tremfya and Ilumya, and Stelara (which binds to the p40 subunit). It is approved for adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy of phototherapy. Skyrizi has
Acne
Seysara For Acne
What is Seysara For Acne? Seysara (sarecycline) is the newest (approved in 2018) antibiotic for the treatment of acne vulgaris in patient ages 9 and up. It is in the tetracycline class, and related to the well-known acne medications doxycycline and minocycline. What is the dosing for Seysara? Seysara is dosed by weight. 60 mg for
Botox, Lip Filler
Botox Lip Flip
Not indicative of actual Botox lip flip procedure. Just showing you some beautiful lips for inspiration. You read more and more about the Botox “lip flip” as a new procedure to add volume to the lips. In truth, this is a long-established Botox injection technique that now has a catchy new name. What is a
Acne
Treating Acne Without Antibiotics
Systemic antibiotics, such as doxycycline and minocycline, have long been the mainstay of treating moderate to severe acne. But many are concerned about the long-term use of antibiotics, the development of antibiotic resistance, and concern regarding adverse effects with long-term use. There are a number of alternatives to oral antibiotics in the treatment of acne.