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There are two new developments in the field of eczema (atopic dermatitis).  For those with milder disease, a topical medicine, Eucrisa, is now available that may help to contain the disease while limiting patients’ exposure to steroids.  For those with more widespread or severe disease there is a new “biologic”...

Patients frequently want to know if diet plays a role in causing their acne.  The honest answer is that we are still not entirely certain.  Nonetheless, we do have some evidence implicating diet as a possible trigger of acne for some patients.  Two dietary factors that repeatedly come up as...

I would like try to clear up some of the controversy regarding the use of sunscreens.  The key point of using sunscreen is to protect against a potent cancer causing agent, UV light.  There is no legitimate dispute about the fact that UV light from unprotected sun exposure is carcinogenic....

Brookside Dermatology Associates is pleased to announce that Drs. Moss and Maiocco have both been selected amongst Connecticut Magazine’s 2016 Top Doctors. This award is noteworthy because it is the result of a survey of Connecticut physicians for the year. Connecticut Magazine sends more than 5,000 questionnaires to Connecticut doctors,...

With the weather turning worse these days, many people in the Northeast experience an eczema commonly referred to as “winter itch”. It is usually caused by environmental conditions both indoors and outdoors, and especially from dryness in the air. People who have had allergies or eczema in the past are...

Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin condition caused by a contagious virus. People usually get it by skin-on-skin contact but sharing of objects like towels can also spread the virus. Molluscum is typically found in children, although it is possible for adults to get the disease as well. The virus...

Severe excessive sweating, called hyperhidrosis, can be an embarrassing and even disabling condition that affects both men and women. Sweat is a normal function of the skin but hyperhidrosis refers to sweating that is not responsive to over-the-counter (OTC) antiperspirants and is so excessive that it requires frequent daily clothing...

Moles (also called nevi) are very common. It has been estimated that the average person has 10-40 moles. Moles are not bad in and of themselves but when they turn into cancer, they can have very serious and dangerous consequences. This type of cancer is called melanoma. Although melanomas can...