Today is Melanoma Monday which was designate by the American Academy of Dermatology and that May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and it is estimated that one person dies from melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer — every hour. The American Academy of Dermatology encourages everyone to make sure their skin is “Looking Good in 2016” by protecting it from the sun’s ultraviolet rays and checking it for signs of skin cancer.
Our very own Dr. Anatoli Freiman quoted in the January + February issue of Elevate magazine, discussing the importance of wearing sunscreen & proper sun protection to prevent aging skin. Click here to view the full article.
Our very own Dr. Anatoli Freiman quoted in the January + February issue of Elevate magazine, discussing the importance of wearing sunscreen & proper sun protection to prevent aging skin. Click here to view the full article.
Dr. Anatoli Freiman quoted in Global News in “Here’s how much you’ll lower your skin cancer risk by applying sunscreen”, he speaks about the importance of wearing sunscreen and choosing the right SPF for your skin. Click here to read the full article.
Data support acne dietary triggers – a low glycemic diet in particular worth considering:
Acne patients often wonder whether their skin condition is affected by what they eat. Insight on this issue is provided by findings of a recent Cochrane review on complementary therapies for acne vulgaris and a second review article focusing on dietary impact on acne metabolomics, follicular inflammation, and comedogenesis.1,2 The conclusions of both studies indicate that a low-glycemic load diet is something worth considering.
Click here to read the entire article.
Dr. Benjamin Barankin recently published another article on pearly penile papules (PPP) in the May 2016 issue of Consultant for Pediatricians. Click here to read the full article.
In the February issue of The Chronicle of Skin & Allergy, Dr. Benjamin Barankin was quoted in the article “Six essential topics for 2016.” In this article, meant to educate colleagues in dermatology, Dr. Barankin reviews new acne treatment options such as the new stronger combination topical product adapalene-benzoyl peroxide (TactuPump Forte), a new combination treatment for thick actinic keratosis lesions called Actikerall (5-fluorouracil-salicylic acid), and new options in the treatment of psoriasis (Dovobet with new special applicator) and a new biologic therapy called certolizumab for patients with psoriatic arthritis and/or psoriasis (not yet approved for psoriasis alone). Check out the article here!
