How Injections Can Help With Hair Loss
Losing your hair can be difficult, causing a loss of confidence and embarrassment. There are various types of hair loss, and different treatments for each type. Here we’ll be discussing scalp injections for a certain type of hair loss, called alopecia areata. This condition affects as many as 6.8 million people in the U.S, according […]
Plastic/Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. David Goldenberg Now Accepting Patients In New Milford
Dr. David Goldenberg is now offering hours in New Milford! The New Milford office of Advanced Specialty Care is located at 131 Kent Road on the second floor. Dr. David Goldenberg is a Plastic, Cosmetic, and Reconstructive Surgeon and Chief of the Plastic Surgery Subsection at Danbury Hospital, a part of Western Connecticut Health Network. He has […]
Oral Immunotherapy Now Available For Egg Allergic Patients!
You may notice that your child has an allergic reaction when they eat eggs or things with eggs in them. Reactions can vary from mild to severe, including skin rashes, hives, nasal congestion, and vomiting or other digestive problems. Eggs are the most common allergy-causing foods for children and most egg allergy appears during early childhood. At […]
Buyer Beware: Traveling for Cosmetic Procedures
Each year, many people travel to Central and South America to undergo cosmetic procedures. Some patients return to their country of origin and some travel to new destinations to have these procedures performed. Their main motivation: to save money. Patients are lured in by glitzy websites and the promise of inexpensive surgery and an easy […]
Demystifying Tinnitus, Or Ringing In The Ear
We recently observed Tinnitus Week, February 5-11. While tinnitus is a very common problem, many people don’t understand it. So we’ll shed a little light on it below. What Is Tinnitus Tinnitus is when someone hears a noise in one or both ears when there is no actual noise. It can sound like a ringing, […]
What Does Vitamin D Have To Do With My Allergies?
Vitamin D is known as the “sunshine vitamin” because our bodies can make it when our skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays from sunlight. Vitamin D deficiency is common worldwide, particularly in places where there is less exposure to sunlight. If you have asthma, seasonal allergies, eczema, a food allergy and/or a condition called eosinophilic […]
Skin Cancer Screening – Why It’s Important And What To Expect
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Early detection is critical to successful treatment, so it’s important to have yearly skin exams by a doctor, and to check your own body periodically. Skin Cancer and Early Detection The three main types of skin cancer are […]
Advanced Specialty Care Doctors Receive Accolades
While awards are not a driver for our doctors to give their best care, it’s always nice to be recognized. Over the years, many of our great physicians have earned awards. Most recently, a number of our physicians in several specialties have received distinctions from Castle Connolly and Townvibe’s Ridgefield Magazine. We take a look […]
ASC Welcomes New Dermatologist to Its Specialty Practice
Dr. Rand Werbitt recently joined Advanced Specialty Care working with physicians within Dermatology Specialty Care. A board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Werbitt treats adult and pediatric medical dermatological issues such as acne, eczema, moles, skin infections and skin cancers. He also performs cosmetic dermatology procedure such as Botox, fillers, laser and phototherapy, skin tightening, chemical peels, microneedling […]
Is Earwax Bad and How Do I Remove It?
Earwax is a normal human secretion called cerumen. Our ears are designed to clean themselves naturally. Unfortunately, in some people, this is not always the case. Earwax can build up and get impacted – impairing your hearing. If built up earwax is bothering you, it’s important to remove it properly so as not to harm […]