Protect and Repair Your Skin from Sun Dama...

Living in New York City where we walk everywhere and eat lunch outside at many city restaurants means enjoying vibrant city life, but it also means your skin is constantly exposed to the sun’s invisible damaging rays, even on cloudy days. Sun damage is a concern for New Yorkers, and understanding how to protect and […]

Skin Cancer Awareness Month and Melanoma M...

Every year, the first Monday in May is marked as a day dedicated to highlighting the importance of early detection and prevention of melanoma, the most serious and deadly form of skin cancer. For New Yorkers, where city life means rooftop gatherings and weekend mini-vacations, this is the perfect reminder to prioritize your skin health […]

Winter Skincare: Combating Dry Skin in NYC

As the winter chill settles over Manhattan, many New Yorkers find themselves battling an unwelcome companion: dry, itchy skin. The harsh winds and low humidity can wreak havoc on even the most resilient complexions. Dr. Jessica Krant’s Art of Dermatology at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York is here to help you […]

The Importance of Skin Cancer Screenings

Skin cancer is a very common cancer in the United States. It is estimated that 5.4 million cases of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are diagnosed annually in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. They are considered the two most common types of skin cancer. As for melanoma, the most […]

What to Expect from Your Skin Cancer Scree...

If you have fair skin, spend a lot of time outdoors, or have a family history of melanoma, it’s crucial that you remember an annual skin cancer screening. For most people, monitoring their skin through at-home self-exams is enough to monitor for skin cancer. However, anyone with an increased risk of skin cancer should get […]

Why Patients Are Choosing Mohs Skin Cancer...

The CDC reports that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. While treatments for the different types of skin cancer have significantly evolved over recent years, one surgical technique has stood the test of time: Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS). Developed by Dr. Frederick Mohs in the 1930s, MMS has […]

The Importance of Annual Skin Cancer Scree...

Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than the combined incidence of cancers of the breast, prostate, lung and colon. Additionally, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime. What’s confounding, however, is that while the incidence of skin cancer is high, it is actually the […]