Contact Dermatitis Testing
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- 04 Mar, 2009
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 […]
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.
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. […]
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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 […]
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