Dear patients, colleagues and friends, YAY THE CUBS WON THE WORLD SERIES!!! Let’s say that one more time: THE CUBS ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS! I remember when I was a little girl growing up in Wilmette, I would race home in
Melasma, Winter/Spring 2017
My husband and I welcomed our first son last March and although I love every moment of motherhood, pregnancy and post-pregnancy took a toll on my skin. Fortunately, I am happy to share Advanced Dermatology’s many medical and cosmetic treatment
How Men Deal With Hair Loss
It’s a significant riddle technology has yet to completely solve, but there’s definite progress. Male pattern baldness is that mysterious condition that has enormous social significance but almost no medical significance… and it’s been a great boon to the baseball
What are Varicose Veins & Spider Veins?
What are Varicose Veins & Spider Veins? • Varicose Veins are enlarged, often twisty veins that bulge from the surface of the skin. Most commonly on the legs & thighs. • Spider Veins are smaller, web-like collections of veins. They
The Truth About Pet Skin Conditions
The Internet has made it easy for dog and cat owners to research their pets’ health issues. Unfortunately, the information they gather isn’t always reliable, particularly when it comes to common skin conditions. Bad information may prompt owners to think
Preventing & Treating Hypertrophic Scars & Keloids Fall/Winter Newsletter 2016
The Dermatologist; Volume 24, Issue 2, February 2016 Thick, ropey scars which develop after surgery or injury can be painful, itchy, and embarrassing for patients. Preventing the formation of these scars and proper treatment of developed scars is possible to
Two New Fillers For Lips: Restylane Silk & Volbella, Fall/Winter Newsletter 2016
Restylane® Silk and Volbella® are new fillers specifically designed for injection of the lips. First of all, let’s sweep away some myths about lip fillers: •You will look like Meg Ryan at her worst – FALSE. •You will look like