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If you grind and clench your teeth while you sleep, you suffer from a common condition known as sleep bruxism. As well, there are those who cope with bruxism while awake. Although teeth grinding can be caused by stress and anxiety, it is just as likely caused by an abnormal bite or missing or crooked teeth, or […]
1. What is Platelet-Rich Plasma? Platelet-Rich Plasma, also known as PRP, is a high concentration of your own platelets in a small volume of plasma. 2. How is PRP harvest? PRP is derived from the blood, the platelets are separated from the components of the blood, then becomes concentrated plasma which can be […]
People with the most fatal type of skin cancer who have a history of smoking are 40 percent less likely to survive their disease than people who have never smoked, according to a new study from the UK. There are around 180,000 cases of melanoma in the U.S. per year and although it has a good chance […]
Although there are many options for antiaging and scar treatments available at medical clinics these days, there are few that are as safe, effective and without down time such as the automated Micro Needling, also known as Collagen Induction Therapy or Accelerated Collagen Stimulation (ACS). The concept of using a micropen instead of the original […]
Growing up in Philadelphia and Queens, New York, I wasn’t really an outdoorsy type of child. I spent a lot of time in the dance studio doing ballet, tap and jazz. I did go to Greece every summer, which is where my family is originally from, and I spent a lot of time in the […]
Over the last 30 years, the science of chemical peeling has evolved dramatically, improving our understanding of the role of peeling ingredients and their potential to treat acne and acne scarring. Superficial peels which produce injury limited to the epidermis are effective for mild to moderate acne, says a review of the use of peels by […]
Miss Universe 1993 titleholder Dayanara Torres revealed on Monday she was diagnosed with skin cancer. The 44-year-old made the tearful announcement in Spanish on Instagram Feb. 4 — World Cancer Day. “Today I have some sad news,” the Puerto Rican beauty queen captioned in English. “I have been diagnosed with skin cancer ‘melanoma’ from a […]
Could the inflammation that drives psoriasis and other immune-linked illnesses be a major player in heart disease? In a new study, certain psoriasis drugs appeared to help to keep arteries clear, suggesting such a link. Read the full article here.
Did you know that to be seen by one of our dermatologists for any medical skin issue (e.g. moles, skin cancers, acne, rosacea, psoriasis etc), you simply require a referral be faxed over to our clinic from either your family doctor, pediatrician, walk-in clinic doctor, or any other medical doctor or nurse practitioner. If your […]
