Without a prescription plan, medications can be difficult to afford. We wanted to thank Target for making a number of medications available for $4/month ($10/3 month).
Here is a list of medications that you might find of use if you are treating a skin condition and want to save money on filling your prescriptions.
We are very excited to have you join us in our newly renovated office at
2 Patton Place, Plainview NY 11803
Our first day in the new location will be FRIDAY, July 25th TUESDAY, July 29th
This office is conveniently located on the corner of Old Country Road & Patton Place, between Rt-135 and South Oyster Bay Road. The office is one block west of Marios Pizzeria.
To see how to drive from our old office to our new location, click here. It is less than ten minutes away.
For directions directly to our new office, click here.
Did you know that some ingredients in cosmetics, medications, make up, sunblocks, shaving creams, and hair care products can cause pimples and skin irritation? The only way to tell if your products may be contributing to your skin problem is to know what ingredients might be bad for your skin.
If you find an ingredient not on this list, let us know and we will add it.
This list is alphabetized for your convenience. Print it out, and bring it with you to your next visit to the cosmetic counter.
Like a cup of tea for a cough, a batch of ice for a sunburn may seem like the perfect remedy for millions of Americans who will spend a little too much time in the sun this summer.
But many home remedies that seem like common sense are less than helpful, and the old ice-for-a-burn technique is no exception. It can help soothe some initial pain, but in the end it will slow the healing process.
That has been borne out over the years in various studies of simple treatments for minor scalds and sunburns. In one randomized study by Danish researchers in 2002, 24 healthy volunteers were inflicted with first-degree burns and subjected to different treatments. Those who received a cooling treatment similar to ice did not experience reduced pain or inflammation compared with those who received a placebo treatment.
In another study in the journal Burns in 1997, another team of scientists compared easing burns with ice cubes for 10 minutes with other remedies and found that ice caused “the most severe damage.” “Using an ice cube immediately after injury,” the authors added, “is harmful in some instances.”
At Belaray Dermatology, we suggest treating a minor burn by running cool water over the area and taking a pain reliever. Then cover the area with telfa and Vaseline. Most minor burns heal without further treatment. Severe burns, or minor burns involving a large body area should be seen by a doctor as soon as possible.
Hair loss can be very frustrating. There is a long list of reasons why one may develop hair loss, and it is important to see your dermatologist to explore the different possibilities. At times, a medication you have been prescribed may cause hair loss as a side effect. The list of medications that can be associated with hair loss can be found here. If you are experiencing hair loss and started taking one of the following medications shortly before your thinning started, you should ask your doctor if your medications may be contributing to your problem.
DESPITE improvements in socks and shoes, blisters remain a sports injury that won’t go away. It may be one of the most common minor injuries among outdoor enthusiasts.
Blisters form when friction and pressure cause the skin’s layers to separate. To deflect friction, hikers have long used slick petroleum jelly and sticky moleskin to protect incipient or existing blisters. Thanks to some innovations in products that treat or stave off blisters, hikers can now use nongreasy, nonstaining waxes fortified with moisturizing aloe as a preventive, and gel pads or breathable plastic to cushion blisters.
Jennifer Garofalini, above, the director of land protection at the Mohonk Preserve in the Hudson Valley in New York State, recently tested five blister remedies. She sampled two products that prevent blisters and three that cure them during daylong hikes inspecting some of the perimeter of the 6,500-acre preserve
Adventure Medial Sam Blist-O-Ban 6 Pack
Adventure Medical Kits GlacierGel Advanced Blister & Burn Dressing
Melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, is much deadlier when it appears on the scalp or neck than somewhere else on the body, according to a study published Monday in the Archives of Dermatology.
People with scalp or neck melanomas died at nearly twice the rate of those with melanoma elsewhere on the body, the researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reported in the Archives of Dermatology. People with melanomas on the arms, legs, face or ears had the best prognosis, they said.
They analyzed data on 51,704 people with melanoma in the United States from 1992 to 2003 and found survival rates varied depending on where on the body it first appeared.
We recomend that everyone get a full body skin check once a year, and conduct a self skin exam once a month. To help you with your self-exam we have put together the following resources:
On Aug 14, 2008, Dr. Ellis will be discussing “The Aging Face: Prevention & Treatment” at 7pm at
North Shore University, Manhasset. The talk will be given in the Rust Auditorium & admission is free. Due to limited seating, pre-registration is required, and can be done by calling 516-465-2500.
This will be an exciting opportunity for all to learn about what you can do to keep you looking your best. Additional information about the talk can be found here.
Top skin creams average about $400 an ounce (and you thought gas was expensive!), yet most offer little proof that they do half of what they promise. Want to save a bundle and improve your skin? Load your shopping cart with nutrients that research has shown to have skin-hydrating, sun-protecting, and even wrinkle-preventing powers. Here’s a grocery list of some of the best foods for your skin.
Skin cancer refers to the abnormal, uncontrolled growth of skin cells. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 1 in 5 people will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Risk factors include fair skin, family history of skin cancer and past sun exposure. Fortunately, skin cancer is almost always curable if detected and treated early. If you would like some tips on how to do a complete skin exam on your own, look here.
The most common skin cancers are:
