Petroleum Jelly, Really?
“Petroleum jelly, really?” is a common patient response to dermatologists’ recommendations to use simple petroleum jelly such as Vaseline to…
I’m Not a Teenager Anymore, So Why Do I Still Get Acne?
It is a widely held myth that almost everyone will “grow out” of their acne by early adulthood. While many…
Smoking and Your Skin
It is well-know that tobacco smoke is associated with a wide range of disease, most notably lung cancer and lung…
Dr. Garibyan’s Dermatology Mission in Armenia
Here in the United States we take for granted our access to lasers that can improve disfiguring scars and vascular…
Hormonal Contraceptives and Acne
By: Dr. Lilit Garibyan and Dr. Deborah Cummins For decades female acne has been known to be a condition affected by…
Take your vitamins!
Skin cancer has been on the rise for many years. Without question the most effective way to prevent skin cancer…
FDA Approves Retinoid Acne Treatment to be Dispensed Over-The-Counter!
Some of the most commonly used acne treatments are topical medications in the retinoid family such as tretinoin (brand name…
The Dermatoscope: Your Dermatologist’s Small Hand-Held Light
If you have been seen by a dermatologist for a mole check at Massachusetts Dermatology Associates, odds are you have…
Melanoma Awareness Month
May is Melanoma Awareness Month, the perfect time to learn about prevention and early detection of melanoma! Did you know…
Massachusetts 2016 Tanning Law – A Public Safety Triumph!
It is well known that exposure to ultraviolet light during youth can substantially increase the risk of skin cancer in…