Change is good. Even when it means a little confusion and bewilderment at first; overall, there is some benefit to change. So last year, when the FDA approved a new sunscreen labeling system/monograph, the first real change since 1999, everybody groaned (even though we all tell ourselves “change is good”). But fear not! These new… Read More
A poll of my friends (both guys and girls) has revealed they worry most about acne. The kicker . . . we’re all in our twenties! I thought being in my twenties meant that I would never ever have to deal with another pimple ever again. I thought the days of crazy hormone levels and… Read More
We’ve all been there. We have fallen asleep at the beach, lounged too long by the outdoor pool, missed “that spot” with sunscreen, or forgot to put the sunscreen on all together at some point in our lives. And yes, we have all suffered the consequences. Sunburns, as anyone who has experienced one can tell… Read More
Despite my mixed background, half Chinese and half Hungarian (of the gypsy variety), I have been dealt a rather, for lack of a better term, “absent” complexion. My skin has been compared to death warmed over, ruined several great family photos due to its photoluminescent properties, and said to be like that of the vampires… Read More
Pseudofolliculitis barbae, known in the common tongue as “razor burn”, is a common and irritating condition that happens when shaving. The ingrown hairs that result from a super-aggressive shave session cause an inflammatory response and the subsequent red, raised bumps characteristic of “the burn”. Though many men believe razor burn is a malady only they… Read More
As a 20-something-year-old woman I have a very close relationship with my beauty products; I covet my Dior, I adore my Chanel, and I love my Fresh. However, as a doctor-in-training, I am convinced that this alliance I have with the cosmetic counters at Barney’s will somehow cause my demise due to the “toxicity” of… Read More
I was recently dragged kicking and screaming back into the age of technology. After moving, I had given up the idea of a smartphone until I realized I can’t live without a device that receives wireless internet wherever I go, tells me the weather when I wake up, finds the nearest Zagat-rated restaurant, acts as… Read More
My skin type (fair and freckly) puts me in the so-called “high-risk” group for developing skin cancer. On top of wearing hats and sunglasses whenever the slightest ray of sun shines, I am also quite vigilant with the sunscreen. Fortunately, the last years of my education in graduate school (and now medical school) have made… Read More
I come from a family where one side is plagued by heart attacks, and the other afflicted by cancer. At the moment, my chances of surviving over the age of 60 are looking pretty slim. Thankfully, I seem to have inherited the low blood pressure and cholesterol of my cancer-afflicted side of the family, so… Read More
At Marmur Medical, our focus isn’t just skin deep. After treating thousands of patients in the past ten years, Dr. Ellen Marmur believes that the art of dermatology requires a personalized approach to include all facets of your wellbeing, inside and out, because your skin reflects every aspect of your health and your lifestyle. For… Read More
