Dermatology Blog

In the last twenty years, there has been a proliferation of tanning salons. These salons offer tanning beds which use ultraviolet light. Ultraviolet or UV light is the light emitted by the sun which causes the skin to darken or Read More…

Most skin conditions are temporary and don’t require the care of a dermatologist. If a skin condition, like a rash, persists for longer than two weeks, your primary care physician may refer you to a dermatologist. Dermatologists specialize in diseases Read More…

An age spot, you say? Perhaps you noticed a skin blemish that turned out to be an age spot on your cheek? Or maybe those fine lines and crows feet around your eyes seemed more noticeable today. Of course, you Read More…

You wake up one day and there they are – seemingly huge blue or purple lines on your legs and ankles! What are they and how did they get there? They are known as varicose veins, although some people refer Read More…

Have your kids ever had an itch that wouldn’t stop, no matter what lotion, cream, or medicine you tried? Itching can be caused by many different things, and this is especially true for pediatric age groups. Babies, of course, can’t Read More…

Have you ever had an itchy rash somewhere on your skin? Perhaps it was between your fingers or on your arm or leg? If so, you might have had eczema. Now, don’t worry – the word “eczema” is just a Read More…

If you’ve got acne, you know it doesn’t matter how often you wash your face or what over-the-counter acne products you use. Sometimes the pimples get better; sometimes they get worse, and sometimes you feel like hiding in your room Read More…

Remember the old commercials about hair coloring that said, “Only your hairdresser knows for sure?” Well, it’s the same when determining whether you have psoriasis or some other type of skin rash such as eczema – only your dermatologist knows Read More…

While we all know about how the summer’s sun can damage and age our skin, winter’s conditions also take their toll. Even without such obvious signs such as sunburn, when our skin is exposed to the harsh winter elements it Read More…

Treatment plans for acne or acne scars range from prescribed creams or lotions to the latest in photodynamic blue light therapy. It is always the goal of all of our dermatologists at the Westchester Center for Dermatology to provide you Read More…