How Does Tattoo Removal Work?
Making mistakes. We all do it. It’s not uncommon to get a tattoo at one stage of our lives only to regret it at a later date. For whatever reason, there are instances where we no longer want that permanent reminder on our body and we wish it were less permanent. But don’t despair. You […]
8 Tips for Managing Your Child’s Food Allergies at School
As millions of children start a new school year, many parents with food-allergic children worry about their children’s safety at school. Here are some tips to make the transition easier. Inquire if the school has a policy regarding food allergies. Most schools are proactive and have worked with food allergic families to develop […]
Drug Allergy: My Mom Told Me I Was Allergic To Penicillin As A Kid!
Many people experience side effects from medicines and these are often mistaken for allergic reactions. It is important to know the difference. Side effects are usually because of the size of the dose rather than an allergic reaction, where even small amounts can lead to severe anaphylactic reactions and possible death. Adverse reactions to drugs […]
Facial Scar Removal
Facial scars can result from many causes. Surgical removal of skin cancer or a traumatic incident, such as a cut or a scrape, can cause a scar. A burn, either from scalding hot water or contact with hot metal, can also permanently deform the skin. But having a facial scar does not have to permanently […]
Why You Might Be Experiencing Chronic Laryngitis
Your voice has been hoarse for several weeks and you don’t know why. Is this laryngitis? What could be causing it? What is laryngitis? The larynx is the voice box and is located in the lower middle part of the neck under the Adam’s apple. The vocal cords are within the voice box and are what […]
5 Key Questions To Ask A Cosmetic Surgeon During A Consultation
With people so very tuned in to social media, there is a vast amount of information available for them to refer to when trying to decide if plastic surgery is the right choice for them. Even armed with so much information, many people don’t have a strategy for choosing the right surgeon or the right […]
That Ruddy Complexion May Be Rosacea
If your face appears red and irritated often, you may have rosacea. Rosacea is a very common skin condition that can affect the face, eyes, neck, and chest. It most often appears as redness, pimples, and dilated blood vessels on the cheeks and nose. Triggers such as hot or cold weather, spicy foods, caffeine, alcohol, […]
Playing Your Music Too Loudly Can Cause Hearing Loss
Summertime is a season abuzz with fun and exciting events – parties, weddings, graduations, fairs, and festivals. During all of these events, there is one feature that takes center stage – music! Now everyone knows that music can make (or break) a party, but music can also break something else – our hearing! Loud music […]
ASC Gives Back. Raises Money for The Women’s Center of Greater Danbury.
ASC’s Community Give Back Committee recently held a tag sale at the Danbury practice to raise money for The Women’s Center of Greater Danbury. The effort raised more $262 for the Center, which helps women in crisis from domestic violence or sexual abuse.
Ganglions And Other Lumps On The Hand
Most lumps and bumps that develop on your hand are from soft tissue and most of these masses are benign tumors. However, they are often painful and can grow to a large size, which interferes with the proper function of your hand. Here is some useful information about the most common kind of hand masses. […]