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Winter skin care- Glycerin

"Glycerin, also known as glycerol, is nothing new," says Snehal Amin, MD, a board-certified dermatologist of MDCS Dermatology. https://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/skincare/glycerin-skin-benefits

Dec 20th, 2021

Your Questions about Laser Hair Removal Answered!

We asked Dr. Snehal Amin, board certified dermatologist, fellowship trained dermatologic surgeon and laser specialist to answer common questions our patients ask about laser hair removal and other types of hair removal in general. Here are the answers!

Oct 7th, 2021

Preventative Botox?

I am often asked if Botox should be used preventatively and at what age is it best to begin these treatments. How can one assess who is a good candidate for preventative Botox injections?

Sep 14th, 2021

Bacterial vs Fungal Acne?

> What is acne, and how do fungal and bacterial acne differ? Fungal and bacterial organisms are normal inhabitants of our skin. Just like our gut microflora, the skin microbiome is very important, complex and not well-understood (copyright Dr. Amin :-) ).

Sep 2nd, 2021

Eczema vs Psoriasis

Here's How to Tell If Your Skin Irritation Is Eczema or Psoriasis. By Rebecca Norris. According to current studies, more than eight million Americans have psoriasis. Read more from our experts at MDCS. https://www.byrdie.com/eczema-vs-psoriasis-5025186

Oct 22nd, 2020

Should biologic medications be continued during the COVID-19 outbreak?

There are many biologic medications that are used to treat severe cases of chronic skin conditions like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Examples include Enbrel, Humira, Stelara, Cosentyx, Taltz, Tremfya, Skyrizi, Remicade, Siliq, Ilumya, and Dupixent.

Mar 25th, 2020

Recurring rash? Patch testing may help identify the cause.

Skin rashes that keep coming back may be caused by an external allergen rather than eczema or psoriasis. Your dermatologist may recommend an evaluation for a condition called contact dermatitis.

Feb 24th, 2020

What causes body odor?

Remember in elementary school when people would ask you if you had HBO? If you were lucky enough to have the paid subscription television channel you might proudly say “Yes!” only to then have your frenemy respond with “Eww, gross! "

Feb 10th, 2020

Charcoal Masks and Other Black Magic

While I don’t have a favorite charcoal mask, I do like the Hollywood Laser Peel. This is a laser and peel combined in the same procedure.

Jan 30th, 2020

Dr. Brendan Camp discusses the link between psoriasis and stress

While psoriasis is largely considered a disease of the skin, the factors involved in the development of this condition are more than just skin-deep. People with family members who have psoriasis are at a greater risk of developing the condition because c

Jan 29th, 2020

Avoid those annoying ingrown hairs

Tips for avoiding those annoying ingrown hairs. Years ago when I first moved to New York to start my dermatology residency my skin did not cooperate. During my first few weeks of training I developed pink stubborn bumps on my neck and beard area.

Jan 27th, 2020

You Don't Have to Live with Stretch Marks — Here's How to Get Rid of Them

Stretch marks, unsightly scars that form when skin stretches or shrinks quickly, can affect anyone at any age. They’re generally harmless, but they can be embarrassing. If you have stretch marks you’d love to get rid of, find out how you can right here.

Nov 1st, 2019

Remedy Dark Under-Eye Circles With Belotero Balance®️

Are you tired of looking tired all the time? Do you feel like you inherited the raccoon gene? Discover how Belotero Balance®, an FDA-approved dermal filler, can easily remedy those dark under-eye circles.

Oct 1st, 2019

Get a Fall Skin Refresh with Fraxel or CO2 Laser Resurfacing

Whether you’d like to diminish the appearance of wrinkles and age spots or simply restore a more uniform complexion, laser resurfacing can rejuvenate and revitalize your skin from the inside out. Here’s how it works.

Sep 13th, 2019

Laser Hair Removal: You’ll Wonder Why You Waited So Long

Laser hair removal is incredibly popular, and for good reason — there’s nothing better than smooth, hair-free skin, especially when you no longer have to shave, wax, or pluck away unwanted hair to get it.

Aug 2nd, 2019

Do Your Sweat Glands Work Overtime? Solutions for Hyperhidrosis

It’s one thing to sweat it out in the gym, it’s quite another to drench your shirts throughout the day without any provocation. This is hyperhidrosis, and there are ways to stem the flow.

Jul 15th, 2019

You Don't Have to Let Your Hands Give Away Your Age. Learn About FDA-Approved Radiesse

Your face benefits from a vigilant anti-aging routine, and the efforts are keeping people guessing — until you lift your hands. No matter how young you look, your hands are dead giveaways to the truth. Here’s how we can fix that.

Jun 18th, 2019

5 Essential Steps for Preventing Skin Cancer

Skin cancer may be the most common form of cancer in the United States, but there’s a lot you can do to reduce your risk of developing this potentially deadly disease. Find out how you can protect your skin, today and every day.

May 17th, 2019

PRP: The All-Natural Game-Changer for Remedying Hair Loss and Facial Rejuvenation

Hair loss, wrinkles, and age spots are common as you get older, but you don’t have to live with them. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a minimally invasive treatment option that provides results.

Mar 11th, 2019

6 Tips for Preventing a Psoriasis Flare-Up

As a chronic inflammatory skin condition, psoriasis can’t be cured — but it can be kept under control with the right approach. Find out what the most common psoriasis triggers are and what you can do to manage or avoid them.

Feb 4th, 2019

Now You Can Tighten Skin and Contour Your Body Without Surgery: Learn About our Noninvasive Options

If you’re looking for ways to improve your figure without risky surgical procedures and downtime, body contouring techniques like EMSCULPT® and Excilis® can help. If you’ve hit a roadblock in your fight against fat, keep reading to learn more.

Jan 15th, 2019

Winter Is the Best Time for Resurfacing Your Skin with Fractional CO2 Laser Therapy

While your skin can benefit from laser resurfacing any time of the year, there are advantages to doing it in the wintertime. Find out why the months between December and March are sometimes referred to as laser skin resurfacing season.

Dec 11th, 2018

Three Ways to Permanently Remove A Double Chin | The Plastics | Harper's BAZAAR

Double chins are pesky—and no one wants to deal with them. The chin area is super difficult to tone and eliminate fat cells from. We follow three women as they undergo Liposuction, Kybella, and Coolsculpt in their journey to fix their double chin.

Nov 12th, 2018

Skin cancer experts Drs. Amin and Engelman discuss melanoma

Fact is that not all moles, beauty marks, or other skin spots are created equal. Some can actually be downright dangerous. Your first line of defense is wearing SPF each and every day—a

May 16th, 2018

Cynosure Elite MPX

MDCS's own Snehal Amin, MD writes about Cynosure Elite MPX, a multi-modality laser that can treat skin imperfections such as extra hair, superficial varicose veins and brown spots on the skin simultaneously, for Cosmetic Town Journal.

Nov 9th, 2017

Mohs Surgery

Not only does Mohs Surgery deliver the best cosmetic results, it also boasts an unparalleled success rate of 98%, well above that all other skin cancer treatments.

Mar 28th, 2017

How To Exfoliate

“I always tell my patients, exfoliating is like exercise for your skin,” says Tamila Deveny, medical esthetician at MDCS Dermatology in New York City. “It helps your skin stay healthy, young and to glow.”

Nov 17th, 2020

November 18 is National Botox Day!

National Botox Cosmetic Day Promotion at MDCS Dermatology!! MDCS Dermatology in Manhattan and Long Island is celebrating National Botox Day by offering an additional promotion. Full face Botox treatment 3 areas for $750 (regular price $900)!

Nov 9th, 2020

Can Cheek Fillers Really Lift the Face? Expert Injector Dr. Marisa Garshick Weighs In.

Can Cheek Fillers Really Lift the Face? Experts Weigh In on What to Actually Expect Written by: Rebecca Dancer It’s a common scenario: Your injector asks what’s bothering you. You say your nasolabial folds and burgeoning jowls make you look old.

Nov 9th, 2020

The Best Baby Lotions

While it might seem like the list of things you need to buy for your new baby (or baby-to-be) is miles long, there are really only a handful of necessities that you’ll use just about every day — and one of those is baby lotion.

Nov 3rd, 2020

Why Your Skin Feels So Oily

Here’s Why Your Skin Feels So Oily All the Time, According to Dermatologists

Oct 24th, 2020

Three ways to stay healthy during the quarantine

Shelter-in-place directives have been ordered all over the USA. This public health strategy is the best way to slow down the spread of CoVid19. However, shelter-in-place does not mean that you should ignore your health. Here are a few tips to stay healthy

Mar 24th, 2020

Can Vitamin A intake help prevent some types of skin cancers?

Vitamin A is already touted for its amazing benefits when used topically — for reference, retinol is pure vitamin A, and using it can result in a host of skin benefits.

Feb 20th, 2020

Tattoo Removal

Your tattoo does not have to be permanent. Newer tattoo lasers can treat all pigment colors with fewer treatments.

Jan 31st, 2020

Excessive sweating and "pit stains"?

Dermatologist Dr . Brendan Camp tips to avoid excessive sweating and dreaded "pit stains"

Jan 21st, 2020

The Best Skincare Regimen to Prevent Acne, According to Dermatologists

We’ve all had a pimple—or a colony of them—every one as unwelcome as the last. Sometimes they’re fleeting, a result of poor post-gym hygiene Opens a New Window. , while other breakouts are chronic, a result of genetics or stress.

Dec 12th, 2018

The best eczema treatments

Eczema is a highly visible, touch-and-go skin-care issue that causes skin on the face and body to become red and itchy at the slightest triggers: stress, sweating, dry conditions (like central heating in winter), and even irritants in skin-care products an

Dec 12th, 2018