Thursday, November 17th, 2011
At Baxt Cosmedical we have been treating Hyperhidrosis in multiple novel ways to help our patients. Dr. Sherwood Baxt has been using a combination of laser and liposuction with great results, and Dr. Rebecca Baxt and Dr. Saida Baxt are extremely successful with Botox treatments. All procedures and done in the office so if you [...]
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011
Sunscreens can be confusing and there has been so much controversy lately in the news about ingredients. We agree with the New York Times article from 6/14/11 that sunscreen is safe especially with the F.D.A. enforcing strict standards for sun protection products. At Baxt Cosmedical we believe using a sunscreen appropriately with at [...]
Monday, June 6th, 2011
Melanoma is a deadly skin cancer, but it is usually curable if caught early. If you or anyone you know has not had a skin cancer screening this year, please call now to schedule with one of our Board Certified Dermatologists 201-265-1300.
It’s great to learn in 6/6/11’s New York Times that scientists are [...]
Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
At Baxt Cosmedical, we agree with the 6/2/11 New York Times article on pore size. Pores enlarge as people get older and with sun damage. We can clean pores and reduce their size temporarily with creams, chemical peels, and especially Isolaz Treatments. Isolaz suctions out pore debris and kills bacteria. We have been doing [...]
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011
We agree with Dr Patricia Wexler - consuming alcohol can dehydrate your body and it isn’t going to improve your wrinkles! What a fun gimmick though for the NYC bar that’s promoting alcohol to improve your appearance.
Rebecca Baxt, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/13/dining/improve-your-skin-by-imbibing-radical-or-fadical.html?sq=5/13/2011
Friday, April 29th, 2011
Organic doesn’t necessarily mean good for your skin! Many natural products are allergens and can cause skin reactions. At Baxt Cosmedical we are well aware of this phenomenon that was featured in the Thursday’s New York Times. Schedule an appointment for a full skin care consultations with one of our board [...]
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
A recent article in the New York Times reminds us that while its unlikely to get a sunburn through the car window, UVA rays come right through causing aging, pigment and skin cancer. So don’t forget your sunscreen, even if you are in your car all day!
- Rebecca Baxt, M.D.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/05/health/05really.html?_r=1&ref=science
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
It seems that young affluent white women are at greater risk for melanoma according to a recent article. We offer skin cancer screenings to all of our patients on their first visit and then on a schedule depending on level of risk. So… call today (201-265-1300) and come in for your skin cancer screening!
and remember to [...]
Friday, March 11th, 2011
A recent study in the journal Pediatrics noted that a laptop used frequently resting on the thighs can cause a rash called erythema ab igne. This rash is due to the heat from the laptop and can be painful and cause discoloration. Try to keep your laptops off your lap, or at least if you [...]
Monday, February 28th, 2011
A recent study in the American Journal of Medicine notes that only 16% of men and 13% of women in the United States receive skin cancer screenings. Did you know that skin cancer is one of the most preventable cancers? It usually grows very slowly and can be detected and cured when caught early and [...]