Belaray Dermatology
Here is a helpful video where you can learn more about Mohs skin cancer surgery.
Sunscreen Made Simple Choosing the right sunscreen can be quite difficult with all the choices out there. We use sunscreen to block ultraviolet light from damaging the skin. There are two categories of UV light — UVA and UVB. UVA is responsible for aging the skin, while UVB are the rays that burn the skin. […]
It seems like the mosquito’s were hungry this year… at least whenever I was outside. So I started doing some research about how to prevent mosquito bites, and reduce the number of insects in the yard. If you have tried to research this yourself, you will find lots of discussion related to bats and bat […]
Dr. Jeffrey Ellis interviewed in Newsday - Whats In Your Makeup
There are many treatments available for patients with psoriasis. One option that we offer our patients with psoriasis affecting a significant portion of their skin is phototherapy. What Is Phototherapy? Present in natural sunlight, UVB light is an effective treatment for psoriasis. The UV energy penetrates the skin and helps the psoriasis to clear. In our […]
Treating eyelid cancer often requires coordinated care between a Mohs surgeon and an ophtlamic plastic and reconstructive specialist. Working side by side, Drs. Jeffrey Ellis & Rachel Ellis specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and reconstruction of eyelid skin cancers.
Photo from left to right: Assemblyman Dave McDonough, R-Merrick, CCMAC co-founder and Executive Director Colette Coyne, Dr. Steve McClain, Eli McClain, Dr. Amy Slear, Dr. Jeffrey Ellis, & State Sen. Charles Fuschillo, R- Merrick State Sen. Charles J. Fuschillo,, R-Merrick, and the Colette Coyne Melanoma Awareness Campaign (CCMAC) partnered to sponsor a free skin cancer […]
We wanted to thank CCMAC and New York State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. for putting together the wonderful skin cancer screening event at Tanner Park this past week. In total, 151 visitors received a free skin cancer screening. 1 out of every 3 were referred to a dermatologist for a suspicious lesion; 4 of which […]
Lifeguards are always watching after us – but this weekend a group of Long Island Dermatologists had an opportunity to help look after them. The NY State Lifeguards were certifying for the season at Nassau Community College, and physicians including Dr. Jeffrey Ellis, Erin Schoor, Peter O’Neill, Pam Basuk, Peter Reisfeld, and Steve Mc Clain […]
Memorial Day weekend has arrived, and many of you will be venturing to the beach. You already know to bring the basics – hat, umbrella, sunscreen, sun protective clothing, a sun protective shelter, and to try to avoid the peak ours of UV radiation intensity (10am-4pm). But did you remember to bring the Baby Powder […]
Now that spring is near, it is a great time to go out and clean up the yard. Spring and Fall are also the most common times we see lots of patients suffering with poison ivy. If you are going to work in an area with suspected poison ivy, there are some simple steps you […]
We are proud to announce that Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School has joined our Skin Cancer Awareness Honor Roll. Jennifer Gewant, Community Service Representative for the Student’s Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club, has started raising awareness about skin cancer prevention and money for skin cancer research. She is helping to distribute our ‘Sun […]
Dr. Amy Slear discusses in Newsday Article March 1, 2011 various options when treating acne.
Dr. Jeffrey Ellis appeared tonight on LI Talks, News 12 with Lea Tyrrell to discuss and debate safety of indoor tanning with Joseph Levy, the executive director of International Smart Tan Network – a lobby for the indoor tanning association. The discussion was prompted by the American Academy of Pediatrics recent position statement to ban […]
Dr. Jeffrey Ellis, Dermatologist in Plainview Long Island discusses scars and treatment options in Newsday Article, February 8, 2011. Scars form in different ways and develop from different causes. Acne, burns, surgery, trauma or even tattoos and body piercings can result in scars. Some scars are depressed (ie: acne scars) while others are raised (ie: […]
What Is Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)? Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of cancer, with about a million new cases estimated in the U.S. each year. It is rarely a life threatening. Basal cell carcinomas are malignant growths that arise in the deepest layer of the epithelium. Basal cell carcinoma typically affects […]
The Colette Coyne Melanoma Awareness Campaign did a wonderful job organizing and promoting the skin cancer screening at the Wantaugh Park/Pool in collaboration with Senator Charles Fuscillo and Nassau County Executive Mangano. We are thrilled to have been able to contributing to the success of our the screening, working along with doctors from Stony Brook Hospital […]
New York State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) is partnering with Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and the Colette Coyne Melanoma Awareness Campaign (CCMAC) to help protect residents from skin cancer after a summer in the sun. Senator Fuschillo, County Executive Mangano, and CCMAC will be sponsoring a free skin cancer screening program on […]
Congratulations to Meghan Taylor ’11 and her classmates at Sacred Heart Academy for their outstanding work in promoting sun safety at school! The sales were a great success – and all involved are now much more aware of the importance of sun safety and the risks of UV damage. In just a few weeks, Meghan […]