Category Archives: People
Dr. Lily Talakoub Discusses Ethnic Skin
Ethnic skin is a hot topic in dermatology. The AMA recently released a statement pledging to fully support and encourage efforts to increase awareness of skin cancer risks and screenings in communities of color. Dr. Lily Talakoub discusses this topic in more detail and how it impacts the field. Continue reading
Your Skin Is In
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
Psoriasis in perspective
Now 27, Fawn has no recollection of being diagnosed with guttate psoriasis at one and half years of age. We asked Fawn to talk to us in detail about her diagnosis, her thoughts on the different treatment modalities, and what it’s like to be a young female with psoriasis. Continue reading
Dr. Lynne Goldberg Discusses Alopecia
Dr. Lynne Goldberg, head of the Hair Clinic at Boston Medical Center, has a special interest in alopecia, more commonly known as hair loss. She offers her expert opinion to shed light on a topic that is both perplexing and distressing for many men and women. Continue reading
One Woman’s Mission to Save Lives
Lynn Rosenberg lost her husband to melanoma. She challenges us all with the question: “If you were to die tomorrow from a disease you know you could have prevented, how would you feel?” Today, Lynn is actively involved in increasing skin cancer awareness and promotes sun protective measures through her company, Soleil Chic. Continue reading
A case of mysterious brown spots
Last summer, Jen noticed something odd about her appearance: dark splotches had appeared beneath her eyes, and they were clearly not dirt. Because they were symmetric and discrete, and because Jen had a busy work and academic schedule, she simply brushed the lesions off, until she noticed a similar discoloration above her upper lip. Continue reading
Dr. Ira Skolnik talks sun sense
Watch as Dr. Ira Skolnik, a board-certified pediatrician and dermatologist, shares his thoughts on sun protection and skin cancer. Continue reading