Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is an inherited disorder of the connective tissue in the skin, eyes, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular system. Typically the skin lesions begin in childhood but are not noticed until adolescence because of there is a lack of symptoms in addition to the rash. It is important to recognize this disease early in order… Read More
Progressive Pigmentary Purpura Lawrence Jaeger is an expert Medical Dermatologist and discusses Progressive Pigmentary Purpura and treatments for Poison Ivy. There are several types of pigmented purpura, also called capillaritis, but the most common condition appears as pinhead-sized, reddish brown spots sprinkled in clusters on the skin, usually on the legs. The condition can fade away in a… Read More
Poison Ivy Dermatitis Lawrence Jaeger is an expert Medical Dematologist and provides treatment for patients suffering from Poison Ivy in New York. Poison ivy dermatitis appears as soon as four hours or as long as 10 days after the exposure, depending on individual sensitivity and the amount exposure. As the rash appears, any sensitivity a person had begins… Read More
Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris Doctor Lawrence Jaeger provides useful information on treatment and prevention of Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris, a rare skin disorder. Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) is a rare condition that is often initially mistaken for another skin disorder, usually psoriasis. PRP is not really a single condition, but rather a group of unusual eruptions that cause red scaly… Read More
Pitted Keratolysis Doctor Lawrence Jaeger, Medical Director at Advanced Dermatology Associates provides treatmet options for patients suffering from Pitted Keratolysis. What is the cause of pitted keratolysis? Pitted keratolysis is caused by several bacterial species, including corynebacteria, Dermatophilus congolensis, Kytococcus sedentarius, actinomyces and streptomyces. In moist conditions, the bacteria proliferate. The pitting is due to destruction of… Read More
Perioral Dermatitis Perioral dermatitis is a facial rash that tends to occur around the mouth. Most often it is red and slightly scaly or bumpy. Any itching or burning is mild. It may spread up around the nose, and occasionally the eyes while avoiding the skin adjacent to the lips. It is more rare in men and… Read More
Chemical Peels Doctor Lawrence Jaeger is an expert Medical,Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatologist and provides Chemical Peels for patients at Advanced Dermatology Associates, a network of Dermatologic treatment centers in New York City. There are three main types of peels. Light peels are most commonly performed using alpha-hydroxy acids. These are naturally occurring acids found in fruits and… Read More
Cryosurgery (Cryotherapy) Doctor Lawrence Jaeger treats patients in need of Cryotherapy for skin disorders at Advanced Dermatology Associates in New York City. Cryosurgery is used frequently by dermatologist to treat many skin problems. Liquid nitrogen is sprayed on to the area of skin freezing it. Light freezing causes a peeling, moderate freezing a blistering and hard freezing… Read More
Biopsy Many medical conditions, not only cases of cancer, may be diagnosed by removing a sample of tissue for lab examination. This procedure is called a biopsy, which is preformed by a variety of techniques. After the doctor obtains the skin biopsy specimen, it is sent for examination to another doctor, the dermatopathologist or pathologist, who… Read More
Lentigines Lentigines, or liver spots, are benign lesions that occur on the sun-exposed areas of the body. The backs of hands and face are common areas. The lesions tend to increase in number with age, making them common among the middle age and older population. They can vary in size from 0.2 to 2 cm. These… Read More