Belaray Dermatology – Jericho, Plainview, Long Island, NY

The cold weather can make skin dry, crack, hurt and itch… and one of the best things you can do to help your skin is to use wear protective clothing and minimize your exposure.  Last valentines day, we wrote about a pair of winter gloves that many of our patients have found to be most helpful in keeping warm.  This year, we want to focus on minimizing exposure.

Snow is pretty to look at while sitting next to a fire place… but get out there and start to shovel – and you are putting yourself risk.  Strokes, Heart Attacks, and Musculoskeletal injuries are most commonly reported.  But dermatologists often see the effects of exposure on the skin.  And from our perspective – the faster you get back inside, the less exposure injury there will be.

I have recently had the fortune of trying out a new type of snow shovel – the Wovel, which clears snow faster, easier, and more efficiently.  It is pretty amazing.   In my view, it works faster and with far less hassle than a snow blower.  Plus it is environmentally friendly, and requires no maintenance.   It is a must have tool for anyone who shovels.  It will save your back,  save your skin, and save you time!  After all – the faster the work gets done, the faster you can get back inside to relax and enjoy your hot cocoa.

To the gardening world it may have always been considered a fact, but science has never proved the widely held belief that watering your garden in the midday sun can lead to burnt plants. Now a study into sunlit water droplets, published in New Phytologist, provides an answer that not only reverberates across gardens and allotments, but may have implications for human sunburn.

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Taking a dilute bleach bath can help reduce bacteria that make eczema flair – helping the skin to heal and reducing the need for topical and oral antibiotics.

Taking a bleach bath is easy.  Here are some simple instructions:

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We at Belaray Dermatology  are saddened by the devastation in Haiti this week and are concerned for those living and traveling there. We wanted to provide you with this list of several organizations currently working to provide aid and relief.

We encourage you to help if you can.

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1.  Is acne genetic? Does acne run in a family?

2.  What percentage of 12-24 year old suffer from acne?
A. 85%
B. 60%
C. 20%

3.  Is acne just a phase we go through?

4.  Is acne caused by poor hygiene?

5.  Can getting a suntan help clear acne?

6.  Does your diet cause acne?

7.  Can stress make you break out?

8.  Does makeup cause break outs?

9.  True or False: The more medication I use the faster my acne will clear up.

10.  True or False: Once your acne improves you can stop using your acne medication.

Answers:
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At Belaray Dermatology, we are Acne experts.  We know how frustrating Acne can be, and we also know how to make you better!

For our patients who want to clear up as quickly as possible, a visit to our Medi Spa with our esthetician, Melanie will do the trick.  She offers a “CLEAN TEEN FACIAL” for only $45.  This is perfect for your teen on the go. This facial is designed to clean, heal and rid the skin of excess oil and bacteria – while leaving you refreshed.   A facial that will leave you with a smile that only comes when you like what you see.   This is just one of the many treatments available on our spa menu.

To book an appointment, please call (516) 822-SKIN (7546) or use this on-line form.

We wanted to thank our patients for the honor of being nominated as one of the best dermatology practices of Long Island for the second year in a row! Thank you!

If you would like to vote in the “Best of LI” competition you can do so here.

A facial can be an effective treatment that will sooth sensitive skin, or hydrate mature skin. All skin types can benefit.  If clearing up some acne is your goal, we can create a customized program to help you too. The best treatment is performed when you communicate clearly your concerns and goals. Then it’s our job to help you reach them.

Look here to learn more about our medi-spa, esthetician and the services we offer.