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What are the skin flakes in my ear? Dr. Emily Altman
Most commonly, the skin flakes in the ear are due to seborrheic dermatitis, commonly known as dandruff. Another common cause is psoriasis. Even chronic scratching of the ear can produce a rash with...
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How do Botox® injections work? Dr. Emily Altman
How do wrinkles form? Lines and wrinkles form by repeated movements of the muscles of facial expression. These movements are a normal daily part of our lives: smiling frowning concentrating raising...
View Article“What should I do about chronic hair shedding?” Dr Emily Altman
There are a number of causes to chronic hair shedding. Clearly not all of them will be applicable to a young, healthy man. We normally lose approximately 100 hairs a day, and they are replaced by new...
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Forensic artist sketches how women see themselves and how others see themHow does Sculptra work?How do Botox and Restylane work? Our videoHow do nails age? Emily M. Altman, MD Dermatologist NJWhat...
View ArticleCauses and treatments of perianal itching
Anal or perianal itching is a common skin condition that goes undiagnosed and untreated for years, because patients are embarrassed to bring that up to their doctors. Many patients think, ”They have...
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Dr. Emily Altman’s answer to “Will dark spots on my skin fade?”
Most of the time dark spots or brown spots left after trauma or a burn to the skin are not permanent, although sometimes they can last a long time. Dark spots (post inflammatory hyperpigmentation) on...
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What happens when your blood sugar level drops?
Blood sugar level regulation is complex with contributions from many different systems. These multiple controls are designed to keep a steady supply of glucose to the brain. Brain metabolism depends...
View ArticleDr Emily Altman answers “How to treat a diaper rash?”
Diaper rash is a rash that develops in the diaper-covered area. Most commonly it’s caused by irritation from urine or stool. Diaper rash rarely involves the groin folds because those areas are not in...
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What is the golden ratio?
The golden ratio, also known as the divine proportion, golden mean, or golden section, is a special number approximately equal to 1.618. Its symbol is the Greek letter φ (phi). It appears many times...
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