Author Archives: Silvina Pugliese

About Silvina Pugliese

Silvina is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Boston University School of Medicine. She is currently an intern at Stanford University Medical Center and will begin her dermatology residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in 2011. Silvina was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and raised on Long Island, New York. As a former Psychology major, she is very interested in the patient-provider interaction and in conveying medical information in an accessible fashion. Her research efforts to date have focused on improving patients' quality-of-life. Academically, she is most interested in pediatric dermatology and cutaneous oncology. When she is not working or studying, she can be found running, practicing yoga, writing, or baking.

Patch Testing

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Silvina Pugliese

Patch testing is useful when allergic contact dermatitis is suspected but no causative agent has been found. Find out just how this simple procedure is done. Continue reading →

Posted in Eczema | Tagged allergy, contact dermatitis, patch testing, specialist | Leave a comment

Repeat Offenders in Contact Dermatitis

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Silvina Pugliese

The North American Contact Dermatitis Group has composed a list of Top 10 contact allergens. This short post describes 3 of these allergens in detail and discusses 2 additional noteworthy offenders! Continue reading →

Posted in Eczema | Tagged allergic contact dermatitis, balsam of Peru, neomycin sulfate, nickel, paraphenylenediamine, poison ivy | Leave a comment

How to Treat Contact Dermatitis

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Silvina Pugliese

Contact dermatitis refers to inflammation of the skin that occurs after exposure to certain substances. Although history is the most important part of making an accurate diagnosis, other procedures may sometimes be utilized. Once contact dermatitis is diagnosed, treatment is fairly straightforward. Continue reading →

Posted in Eczema | Tagged Benadryl, clobetasol, contact dermatitis, hydrocortisone, management, patch testing, rash, treatment | 1 Comment

Contact Dermatitis

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Silvina Pugliese

Contact dermatitis is inflammation of the skin that occurs after exposure to certain substances. It can be caused by a variety of agents that are encountered every day. Do you know what this rash looks and feels like? Continue reading →

Posted in Eczema | Tagged allergic, blisters, causes, contact dermatitis, inflammation, irritant, nickel, photoallergic contact dermatitis, poison ivy, skin rash | Leave a comment

Stylish Sun Safety

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Silvina Pugliese

Despite your best intentions, chances are that you have overdone it in the sun on at least one occasion. It can be easy to lose track of time when you’re engaging in an activity that you truly enjoy. SpaFinder’s “I … Continue reading →

Posted in Sun Protection | Tagged I Will Reflect, limit sun exposure, Melanoma Awareness Initiative, SpaFinder | Leave a comment

Your Skin Is In

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Silvina Pugliese

Tanning is out – your skin is in! Find out what the Melanoma Foundation of New England is doing to spread the word in high schools and colleges. Continue reading →

Posted in Patient Q&A | Tagged carcinogens, college, high school, melanoma, Melanoma Foundation of New England, No-Tanning Pledge, risk, tanning, tanning beds, World Health Organization, your skin is in | Leave a comment

All About Sunscreen

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Silvina Pugliese

By now, you know that you need to wear sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun. How to choose the appropriate sunscreen and how to properly apply it, however, are not as intuitive as you might think! Find out how to shop wisely and lather it on to guarantee optimum sun protection. Continue reading →

Posted in Sun Protection | Tagged broad spectrum blocker, chemical blockers, how much SPF, how to apply, long wavelength blocker, physical blockers, short wavelength blocker, SPF, substantivity, Sun Protection, sunscreen | Leave a comment

La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX Daily Moisturizing Cream SPF 15 with Mexoryl SX

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Silvina Pugliese

This moisturizing cream is ideal for daily use – it goes on smooth, is lightweight on your face, effectively hydrates your skin, and defends against photodamage with three synergistic sun-protective powerhouses! Continue reading →

Posted in Product Pick | Tagged anthelios SX, avobenzone, cream, ecamsule, L'Oreal, la roche-posay, Mexoryl, moisturizer, octocrylene, product, SPF, sunscreen | Leave a comment

Hair: Understanding the Growth Cycle

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Silvina Pugliese

Hair is a complex structure with an even more complex growth cycle. In order to understand how hair grows, it is important to understand some basic terminology. Only then will the different phases of hair growth begin to make sense! Continue reading →

Posted in Hair 101 | Tagged anagen, catagen, cortex, cuticle, cycle, hair bulb, hair follicle, hair matrix, hair root, hair shaft, inner root sheath, keratin, medulla, structure, telogen | Leave a comment

Strand by Strand: Introduction to Hair

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Silvina Pugliese

What is hair’s purpose? What is it made of? Why is some hair curly while other hair is straight? Click here for your crash course to hair essentials, and pick up a few fun trivia facts to impress your friends. Continue reading →

Posted in Hair 101 | Tagged components, curly, function, Hair, hair loss, hormones, keratin, melanin, shiny, straight, terminal hairs, vellus | 1 Comment

Author Archives: Silvina Pugliese

About Silvina Pugliese

Archives

Meta