Tag Archives: Top 10 Skin Concerns

These conditions are inflammatory, persistent skin issues that are tied to skin dryness and recurring skin rashes.  They can be unsightly and bothersome for those who experience them. Treatments for these conditions will vary.  Your dermatologist may prescribe topical corticosteroids … Continue reading

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Allergic rashes are changes of the skin, which alter the skin’s color, appearance and/or texture.  Rashes may be localized or affect larger areas of the skin. In many cases, patients complain of itchiness – although not all rashes cause an … Continue reading

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Skin pigmentation disorders affect the color of the skin.  The most common form that wee see in our New York dermatology office is hyperpigmentation or the darkening of an area of the skin.  Hyperpigmentation may be caused by sun damage, … Continue reading

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Many patients come to us with concerns about nail fungus.  Onychomycosis is the medical term for a fungal infection of the nail.  This common condition affects as much as 8 percent of the entire adult population.  It can appear on … Continue reading

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Acne is a skin disease that affects more than 85 percent of teenagers.  In many cases, acne diminishes with age, but some people continue to have breakouts through their 30s, 40s and 50s. Acne can be treated with a number … Continue reading

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