Belaray Dermatology – Jericho, Plainview, Long Island, NY

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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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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.

Question: Are there any effective treatments for rosacea that don’t include the use of antibiotics or prescription potions and lotions?

Rosacea is a condition of facial redness and sensitivity that affects about 10 percent of the population. The problem usually starts in middle age, and both men and women can be affected.

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Wine May Shield Breast Cancer Patients From Radiation Side Effects
Italian study suggests its natural antioxidants protect the skin

A glass of wine a day cut the risk of treatment-linked skin toxicity by two-thirds in women undergoing radiation therapy for breast cancer, Italian researchers report.

Skin reactions are a common side effect of cancer radiation therapy, and, while medications can help prevent these problems, they can be expensive and often have their own side effects. In some cases, drugs used to reduce radiation-linked side effects can actually protect breast cancer tumor cells, according to a news release from the American Society for Radiation Oncology.

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Have you ever woken up with a mysterious pimple and wondered if it was related to last night’s dinner? You could be on to something. Our skin is a reflection of our diet. If we eat healthy, we feel healthy, and we look healthy. Cleaning up your diet can have a major impact on the glow and radiance of your skin.
But what does it mean to clean up your diet?

The best thing to do is decrease your consumption of high-glycemic index foods, which refers foods that cause a spike in blood sugar. High-glycemic foods include sweets, desserts, sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, and highly processed grains like white flour and white rice. When we eat these foods or foods containing them our blood sugar rises. This causes our bodies to release insulin.

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Would you like to run this year’s New York City Half-Marathon on August 16th while also helping Fresh Air Fund children? Join our Fresh Air Fund-Racers team today! If you would like to register, please visit http://freshair.kintera.org or just click here!  If you have additional questions or are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Kate at runners@freshair.org or call (800) 367-0003 ext. 8890.

Last summer’s NYC Half-Marathon Presented by NIKE was a huge success for The Fresh Air Fund, and we couldn’t have done it without all of our Fund-Racers! Thank you to the dedicated runners who participated through our team and to everyone who came out to support us! We raised more than $125,000 which will go directly to our free programs for NYC children.

It’s summertime, and kids will soon be off to camp! No parent wants to get that phone call saying that their child has head lice. And no parent wants to discover that their child has brought lice home! Head lice are insects and parasites which can be found on a person’s scalp, behind the ears, and near the neckline at the back of the neck. Sometimes head lice are even found on the eyebrows and eyelashes. Head lice are most common in preschool and elementary school children. The egg of a louse is often called a nit. These eggs are very small – about the size of a knot in thread – and they can be very hard to see.

Sometimes they may be mistaken for dandruff or hair spray droplets.  Head lice do not transmit disease, but they are a nuisance. Parents often get upset, or even angry, when they learn their child has head lice. But having head lice is a fairly common problem, and has nothing to do with good hygiene or good parenting. In fact, good health and hygiene habits or a clean house or school have nothing to do with getting head lice.

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Some rashes are caused by a sensitivity to every day products and items that you come in contact with.  Many patients suffer for years with an itchy rash which may be due to a glue, dye, soap, or moisturizer that they use.  Others have eczema and can not figure out why it flairs.

The way to figure out what ingredients you are sensitive to is with patch testing.  Patch testing is a custom skin test designed to determine whether or not you are allergic to any chemicals contained in commonly used items or products.  We have an extensive number of common and uncommon allergens from which to choose to customize our test according to your needs.  This maximizes the ability to identify the exact substances that you may be allergic to.  We can test substances that scratch tests, typically done by allergists, can not.  

In addition we offer a thorough evaluation, examination, and diagnosis as well as information about how to help you avoid allergens in products, toiletries, grooming items, cosmetics, and other items used every day.

Research suggests that Caffeine kills some skin cancer cells.  According to a study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology this month,  “caffeine could be added to sunscreen to boost protection against the most common form of skin cancer.”  We do not find this surprising.  Infact, we have thought that for a long time.  That is why we offer our patients a sunscreen that has Caffeine as well as potent antioxidants from green tea.  We believe that the best protection you can get is by combining sunscreen, caffeine, and anteoxidants – and that is just what we do in our Anteox Sunscreen.