Understanding the Ultraviolet (UV) Index can help protect your skin and eyes from harmful UV radiation, reducing the risk of sunburn, premature aging, and skin cancer.   What is the UV Index? The UV Index is a forecast that tells you how strong the sun’s UV rays are when the sun is at its highest point […] The post Stay Sun-Savvy: Decoding the Ultraviolet (UV) Index appeared first on Derm of Voorhees ..read more

When it comes to treating most basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas, the most common types of skin cancer, Mohs surgery is indisputably the most effective and “gold standard” treatment.  But many people are tempted to forgo Mohs surgery for another treatment called superficial radiation therapy. It’s like an X-ray or radiation treatment for skin cancer.  Unlike surgery, which is completed in 1 day, radiation treatment requires around 20 radiation sessions to finish a treatment course.   Mohs surgery is more effective in the long run, requires fewer visits, is ..read more

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, 71, had Mohs surgery this week, a specialized surgical technique to remove skin cancer for a basal cell carcinoma.  Basal Cell Carcinoma Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer in the United States. Dr. Biden is now just one of the estimated 3.6 million cases of basal cell carcinomas that are diagnosed in the United States every year. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Breakdown of Dr. Jill Biden’s Mohs Surgery Procedures The White House physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, released ..read more

It can be challenging to find the best dermatologist for your skin journey. It’s important to choose a provider that has the necessary experience, but also one you can trust and connect with. In this series, we hope to provide you with the opportunity to get to know our dermatologists, before choosing the best dermatologist near you. We recently sat down with Dr. Dasgupta to discuss finding the best dermatologist in Philadelphia, to learn more about her professional and personal journeys, and get her skin care advice to Philly residents. Read what she had to say below! Question: What inspired ..read more

Written By Dr. Jaryd Freedman Dermatologists play a crucial role in caring for patients who have had or are considering solid organ transplantation. Due to the immunosuppressive medications, they must take to prevent transplant organ rejection, organ transplant recipients have an increased risk of skin cancer.  How high is the risk of skin cancer in transplant patients? While the risk of all skin cancers is increased in this population, the risk of squamous cell carcinoma in organ transplant patients increases most dramatically with rates 65 to 250 times greater than the general populatio ..read more

In cold weather your fingers and toes may be a kind of barometer for just how cold it is outside.  Exposure to cold weather and temperatures is the major trigger for Raynaud’s.  Raynaud’s disease is a painful condition that affects blood circulation, particularly in the fingers and toes.   What does Raynaud’s Disease Look and Feel Like? Raynaud’s disease starts when the blood vessels in the fingers and toes go into spasm and constrict.  During an attack, fingers usually feel cold, numb, swollen, and painful.  Pretty quickly, the color in your fingers becomes whit ..read more

Dermatology of Philadelphia is excited to now offer cutting-edge treatment options for laser hair removal. IPL hair removal uses an intense pulse light to target the cells that create hair without damaging the surrounding skin or tissue. In this article we break down the details on what IPL hair removal is, treatment protocols and steps to take to get the best results. What is Intense Pulse Light (IPL) for Laser Hair Removal? IPL effectively treats multiple skin conditions by emitting varying wavelengths of light onto and into the skin.  Hair removal is one of the most common uses for IPL ..read more

Are you beginning to notice unwanted dark spots or redness on your face, neck or other body parts exposed to the sun? Do you feel your skin has lost its luster, and are beginning to notice signs of aging? Consider an IPL photofacial or photorejuvenation treatment to brighten and improve the texture and tone of your skin. In this article we discuss what IPL (intense pulse light) is, how it helps improve skin pigmentation and vascular skin conditions, and what to do before and after your treatment to achieve the best results. What is an IPL Photofacial? Intense pulse light (IPL) is a technology ..read more

Dermatology of Philadelphia’s expansion into South Jersey included the exciting addition of Dr. Jaryd Freedman to its team of industry-leading board-certified physicians. Amongst this excitement, Dr. Freedman recently had the pleasure of being a guest with on-air host Michael Burns of The Dave Nemo Show on RadioNemo. Dr. Freedman and Michael discussed skin care, preventing skin cancer, and skin health for truck drivers, including some of the following questions: Burns: How does sun exposure through the large picture windows of trucks affect truck drivers? Freedman: A lot of the diseases that w ..read more

Interested in improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on your face and neck? Non-surgical, minimally-invasive microneedling treatments at Dermatology of Philadelphia (administered by board-certified dermatologists) may be the solution. Microneedling utilizes state-of-the-art technology to make precise micro-injuries in the skin to regenerate collagen. This collagen stimulation improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face and neck. It can also help improve acne scarring.   This is a well-tolerated, minimally-invasive rejuvenation procedure that is safe fo ..read more