Sep 14, 2016 | Cancer, Dermatology, Health Tips, Your Health
Guest blog written by John Zade, current research fellow under Hooman Khorasani, MD, the Chief of the Division of Dermatologic & Cosmetic Surgery at The Mount Sinai Hospital and Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Moles on our skin, medically termed as nevi, are extremely common and almost all of us have a few on our body. Although most dark spots on your skin are completely harmless, it is important to be aware that some may become cancerous. These cancerous moles are known as melanoma; luckily there are a few distinguishing features of these spots that help us find them and treat them. In this blog I’m going to go into how you can spot melanoma on yourself and your loved ones and how often you should be getting your skin checked. (more…)
Jun 9, 2016 | Dermatology, Health Tips
Hooman Khorasani, MD
Guest blog written by John Zade, current research fellow under Hooman Khorasani, MD, the Chief of the Division of Dermatologic & Cosmetic Surgery at The Mount Sinai Hospital and Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
With Melanoma awareness month just ending and summer just starting, it’s a perfect time to talk about how to protect yourself from the sun. Although sun damage doesn’t seem to affect us immediately, over the period of your life it’s one of the leading causes of skin cancer. If you think this doesn’t apply to you, think again: one in five Americans will develop skin cancer within their lifetime (Robinson, 2005). Aside from increasing skin cancer risk, sun damage is a known cause of premature skin aging, deep wrinkles, and uneven skin tones. The good news is that we can protect ourselves from the sun’s damage by following a few simple steps. (more…)
Sep 16, 2015 | Dermatology
By Yousaf Ali, MD, FACR, Associate Professor, Division of Rheumatology and Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs, Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai Health System.
If you are one of the nearly one million people in the United States living with psoriatic arthritis, then you know the agony of waking up in the morning and trying to get those sore joints moving. But if caught early enough, permanent or worsening bone and joint deterioration can be prevented and symptoms can be improved. Delaying a psoriatic arthritic diagnosis by as little as six months can interfere with the patient’s ability to respond successfully to treatment or achieve remission. Therefore, early diagnosis and treatment of psoriatic arthritis is crucial. (more…)
Sep 25, 2013 | Allergy, Common Illness, Dermatology, Diet and Nutrition, Ear Nose Throat, Health Tips, Safety
Summer is the season when New Yorkers tend to eat more fruits. Certain fruits, vegetables and nuts can cause oral itching and other symptoms in people with various pollen allergies, particularly tree pollen. The symptoms, which may also include nasal, eye and even gastrointestinal symptoms, usually occur within minutes of eating the food. Rarely, the food exposure can result in anaphylaxis, a more generalized life-threatening reaction marked by low blood pressure, hives and wheezing. (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Common Illness, Dermatology, Health Tips
Guest post by Danielle Jardine, MD
Your favorite boots have been packed away. The warm socks that kept your feet cozy during the long winter are back in boxes under the bed. For the next few months, summer shoes are the favored footwear. From sandals and slings to Birkenstocks and Blahniks, during the warmer months, open-toed shoes are everywhere and toes are once again exposed.
But what about the dreaded fungal nail infection? How do you avoid it? If you have it, how do you get rid of it? Most fungal nail infections affect the toenails, although they can appear in fingernails, too. Keep your toenails and fingernails looking and feeling great this season by knowing what fungal nail infection is and how to avoid or treat it.
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Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Dermatology, Health Tips
Summer is often associated with carefree days. However, when not carefully thought out, summertime can be stressful: Where will you spend the holidays? What do you need to pack and what will you eat on a trip? Which programs or camps should you choose? When confronted with these and other concerns, consider these tips on maintaining a stress-free summer: (more…)
