Don’t you wish life was simple? If you’re one of those “I crave chaos” people, stop reading and exit my site. If you’re like me and appreciate the rare instance when order trumps disorder, and black-and-white proves to be the case more than grey, then you’ll appreciate my latest conundrum. Antioxidants. As a dermatologist, not […]
Facial Fat.. and why we need it
Everyone’s always trying to lose fat, no matter how hard Dr. Mark Hyman tell us “Eat Fat, Get Thin.” One of the major determinants of how old your face looks is the amount of underlying fat in what doctors call the “facial fat pads.” These fat pads support the overlying skin, a cushion that maintains round, […]
If the 2016 presidential candidates were a dermatologist (like me)
Every now and then, I am reminded of a fond saying, “Put yourself in their shoes.” I think this is one of the core principles that I was taught growing up from my parents and teachers alike. But, while watching the live results of the NH primary, I couldn’t help but to put the candidates […]
7 MYTHS ABOUT MELANOMA
7 MYTHS ABOUT MELANOMA Estee Williams MD Board certified dermatologist Myth #1 – Melanoma is rare. Melanoma is one of the few preventable cancers whose incidence continues to rise, especially in young women age 18-30. Myth #2 – People with dark skin tones don’t get skin cancer. Everyone is at risk for melanoma. Patients with skin […]
Focus On The Rose
A wise friend just told me that whenever she feels down, she looks at a special folder that has photos of happy times from the past. This makes her smile. We find ways to deal with the everyday normal ups and downs, each in their own way. What I love about this photo is that […]
3 TIPS EVERY RUNNER NEEDS TO KNOW TO PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM SKIN CANCER
#1 WEAR SUNSCREEN Runners are continuously exposed to ultraviolet radiation which causes direct DNA damage and skin cancer over time. Finding the right sunscreen to protect you may involve some trial and error. Always look for “broad spectrum” which means that the product protects from UVA and UVB. In the past, doctors did not appreciate […]
Rorschach
No inkblots here. But it is very telling what we see when viewing this photo. Loud waterfall, calming rainbow….humility before nature…strength to achieve anything.
Running and Sunning
Certain people, by virtue of their lifestyle and habits, are at increased risk for skin cancer due to sun exposure. Runners, like pilots and skiers, are one of those groups. Now, dermatologists are highlighting the need for runners to be on the lookout for skin cancer and get yearly check ups, according to the Dermatology […]
Personalized Skin Care, Based on Your DNA!
I read with interest a wonderful editorial by Alla Katsnelson about the future of personalized skincare, which appeared in Nature magazine, widely considered one of the top journals in the scientific and medical community. Katsnelson describes the myriad projects that are underway investigating the unique genetic changes in our skin’s DNA that happen as we age. […]
Central Park Track Club, Among Nation’s Top Running Clubs
Being part of a running club gives you the motivation to stay the course. I was so glad to see that the Central Park Track Club was included in a list of the country’s best running clubs. Kudos! The Central Park Track Club was founded in 1972. You may know them from their maple leaf […]