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
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
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Hidradenitis is a chronic disease of the apocrine glands (a form of sweat gland found on certain parts of the body). For unknown reasons, people with hidradenitis develop plugging or clogging of their apocrine glands. It causes chronic scarring and pus formation of the underarms (axilla) and groin/inner thigh areas. In women it can also… Read More
Eczema / Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Treatment Your skin is dry, not because it lacks grease or oil, but because it fails to retain water. Therefore, to correct dryness, water is added to the skin, followed by a grease or oil-containing substance to hold the water in. Soaking the affected area, in a basin, bath, or shower, for 15-20 minutes using… Read More
Eczema / Atopic Dermatitis Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is a chronic skin that causes areas of red, itchy skin. This condition usually starts in early childhood, especially when there is a family history of atopy (asthma, hay fever, conjunctivitis, or food allergies). The skin fails to hold in moisture, becomes dry, then inflamed, itchy and often infected. Various combinations… Read More
Eczema – Allergens Allergens in the air and in the food are often triggers for a flare-up of this disorder. If you can furnish a list on how your disease gets activated, the doctor may try to correlate this with a skin (prick or intradermal) or blood (RAST) test. Don’t try to avoid everything that might be considered… Read More
Disseminated Superficial Actinic Porokeratosis Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (DSAP) is an uncommon skin condition that leads to reddish brown scaly spots. The spots are mostly seem on the arms and legs, but sometimes will show up on other sun-damaged skin. It is due to an abnormal sun sensitivity leading to pre-cancerous skin cells. It is not a serious condition.… Read More
Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra Dermatosis papulosa nigra is a condition in which small dark bumps develop on the face. These first appear during teen years, slowly becoming more pronounced as one ages. This is fairly common in blacks, present in about one third of adults. Occasionally this may also appear on white and oriental skin. The individual lesions… Read More
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus Lawrence Jaeger is a notable medical Dermatologist practicing in New York City. He has over twenty-five years experience treating patients with skin disease and disorders such as Discoid Lupus Erythematosus. Lawrence Jaeger explains Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic skin condition of sores with inflammation and scarring favoring the face, ears, and scalp and… Read More
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Treatment in NYC Lawrence Jaeger is an experienced New York Dermatologist who treats patients with serious and potentially life threatening skin disease and disorders at Advanced Dermatology Associates in New York City. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia was once considered a rare inherited disorder with severe manifestations. Mild congenital adrenal hyperplasia, however, is common, affecting up to 1% of all… Read More