NYC DermatologyWelcome to the NYC Dermatology Group headed by Board Certified Dermatologist Dr. Gary Rothfeld in Manhattan, New York, the most advanced skin care center in the world. We offer the perfect blend of aesthetics and science for all your skin care needs. (212) - 644 -9494(Untitled)- August 3, 2008 Lyme Disease Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected blacklegged ticks.Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. If left untreated, the infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system.Lyme disease is diagnosed based on symptoms, physical findings (such as a rash), and..http://www.nycdermatologygroup.org/2008/08/lyne-disease.html (Untitled)- August 3, 2008 Cutaneous lupus erythematosusLupus Erythematosus (LE) of the skin comprises an uncommon group of skin disorders including: Discoid LE Subacute LE Lupus profundus Neonatal LE Cutaneous lupus mucinosis Chilblain lupus Drug-induced lupus Systemic LE. Jessner lymphocytic infiltrate may also be a type of cutaneous lupus. Cutaneous LE most often affects young adult women (aged 20 to 50). Cutaneous LE can be provoked by sunlight but it is actually more common in...http://www.nycdermatologygroup.org/2008/08/cutaneous-lupus-erythematosus-lupus.html (Untitled)- August 3, 2008 Acne TreatmentToday, virtually every case of acne can be resolved. The key to getting rid of acne lesions and preventing new ones from forming lies in knowing that:Resolution takes time. What works for one person may not work for another. A dermatologists help may be required. Resolution takes time. Treatments that promise fast, miraculous or overnight results often capture the attention of acne sufferers hoping for quick resolution. However, the fact remains that acne does not clear overnight..http://www.nycdermatologygroup.org/2008/08/acne-treatment-today-virtually-every.html |