by Cynthia Golomb, MD If you have an inflammatory skin condition like psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, polycystic ovary syndrome or Hailey-Hailey disease, a GLP-1, like semaglutide or tirzepatide, may provide relief. Although we do not know all the reasons why GLP-1s improve conditions like psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa, we do know that treating obesity, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia leads to […]
Tattoos are more than skin deep
by Cynthia Golomb, MD Tattoo ink doesn’t just sit on your skin’s surface. It can migrate to your lymph nodes and affect your immune system. There have been several recent studies that have challenged thinking on ink safety. One Swedish study showed a 21% increased risk of lymphoma for those with tattoos compared to those without. The lymphoma […]
Hair Loss in Women & Men: All You Need to Know
By Cynthia Golomb, MD Hair loss in women and men is so common that an estimated 80 million people within the U.S. are affected. Aging, genetics, medications and underlying medical conditions can be to blame. These factors can leave individuals of all ages with pattern baldness, patchy spots or thinned hair. Hair loss not only […]
Tirzepatide & The Relationship Between Obesity & Skin Issues
By Cynthia Golomb, MD With obesity comes additional skin complications. For example, many dermatologic conditions like psoriasis, yeast infections and bacterial infections are more severe in people with a higher body mass index (BMI) ratio. Because obesity and skin issues are connected, reducing body fat can improve skin health. A medication like tirzepatide can reduce […]
For safe manicures and pedicures – you need to do your homework
by Cynthia Golomb, MD About once a month, I treat a patient for a problem related to a pedicure or manicure. A frequent issue I see is recurrent staph folliculitis, when hair follicles become infected with bacteria–getting into the tissue through any entry point in the skin like a scrape or cut. This is why […]
Can’t I just take a supplement?
Supplements are a big business, but the FDA does not regulate the manufacturers. Unless a physician has guided you to take a vitamin due to a deficiency, think twice about supplements. Recent studies have found lead, mercury or arsenic in supplements when heavy metals are intentionally added to Ayurvedic supplements. A woman in Canada taking […]
New Hair Loss Treatment for Men and Women
Micro-injections: Promising Treatment for Hair Loss in Women and Men I want to let you know about a new treatment for hair loss! Micro-injections in the scalp to stop hair loss and grow new hair. I am very excited about helping my patients with this new treatment. Hair loss not only affects how you look […]
How the sun affects skin of color
My patients with darker skin tones also experience the damaging effects of the sun, but sometimes differently than their lighter-skinned counterparts. The sun may not cause as many wrinkles, but hyperpigmentation and melasma are more of a problem if you have dark skin. In addition, something called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is more of an issue […]
Natural Does Not Necessarily Mean Safe
I’m a believer in science and clinical trials when deciding on what to recommend to patients for skincare and of course, pharmaceutical treatments. But right now there’s a lot of money and social media influence spent on convincing you that some ingredients in skincare products are harmful. What’s interesting is that the alternatives pushed by […]
