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Suzanne Sirota Rozenberg

Dermatologist

Dr. Suzanne Rozenberg practices Dermatopathology in Woodmere, New York. Dermatopathology is a medical specialty that focuses on dermatology and pathology, and involves the diagnosis of various diseases of the skin, hair, and nails by looking at cutaneous diseases at a microscopic and molecular level. By revealing the histology of diseases and results from a specific diagnostic interpretation, Dr. Rozenberg is able to analyze the potential causes of skin diseases at a basic level.
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Suzanne Sirota Rozenberg
  • Woodmere, New York
  • New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

What should I do about the whiteheads around my eyes?

See your dermatologist. These are generally Milia and your dermatologist can remove them.

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How do skin lighteners work and are they safe?

You need to see your dermatologist to what the cause is of your pigmentation. Lighteners work chemically to reduce the appearance of pigmentation. Vitamin C may help as well. Suzanne READ MORE
You need to see your dermatologist to what the cause is of your pigmentation. Lighteners work chemically to reduce the appearance of pigmentation. Vitamin C may help as well.

Suzanne Sirota Rozenberg, DO, FAOCD, FAAD

How does the smoothbeam laser work?

Lasers work by targeting one of three things. It targets hemoglobin (blood), water, or pigment.

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Why are my hands so itchy?

This could be a contact dermatitis or hives. See your dermatologist to help you with this.

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How should I remove old scars?

See your dermatologist for options. Laser treatment might be able to help it appear better.

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How do you know if you're allergic to cosmetics?

It is very possible that you had some type of reaction. See your dermatologist to determine what happened.

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What causes a toenail to curl?

This is an Ingrown toenail and generally needs to be surgically removed. It can be from your anatomy or the way you wear shoes or the type of shoes. It can also come from cutting READ MORE
This is an Ingrown toenail and generally needs to be surgically removed. It can be from your anatomy or the way you wear shoes or the type of shoes. It can also come from cutting of the nail too low down on the bed.

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Can dermatitis cause hair loss?

When your scalp is very inflamed, hair loss can occur. However, a receding hair line can be due to many things. See your dermatologist to see what type of loss you are experiencing. Suzanne READ MORE
When your scalp is very inflamed, hair loss can occur. However, a receding hair line can be due to many things. See your dermatologist to see what type of loss you are experiencing.

Suzanne Sirota Rozenberg, DO, FAOCD, FAAD

Is thinning hair a sign of hair loss?

There are many possible reasons for thinning hair. It could be hormonal, stress related, male or female pattern hair loss, or metabolically related. See your dermatologist for READ MORE
There are many possible reasons for thinning hair. It could be hormonal, stress related, male or female pattern hair loss, or metabolically related. See your dermatologist for help.

Suzanne Sirota Rozenberg, DO, FAOCD, FAAD

Does drinking alcohol make acne worse?

Many things can affect acne: stress, lack of sleep, hormonal changes, diets with high glycemic index foods, can all affect acne. Each person is an individual. If yours is affected READ MORE
Many things can affect acne: stress, lack of sleep, hormonal changes, diets with high glycemic index foods, can all affect acne. Each person is an individual. If yours is affected by alcohol, then by all means, cut down.

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How do moles and freckles differ?

Freckles come from overstimulation of melanocytes secondary to sun exposure. They can start as early as 2-3 yrs old and come after recent exposure to UV radiation. Moles, on the READ MORE
Freckles come from overstimulation of melanocytes secondary to sun exposure. They can start as early as 2-3 yrs old and come after recent exposure to UV radiation. Moles, on the other hand, known medically as nevi, are generally from birth, and are from nests of melanocytes.

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Is peeling a sign of dry skin?

It can be due to many things. Viral syndromes, chemical exposure, over washing hands, allergic or fungal reactions. You need to see your dermatologist. Suzanne Sirota Rozenberg, READ MORE
It can be due to many things. Viral syndromes, chemical exposure, over washing hands, allergic or fungal reactions. You need to see your dermatologist.

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Does frequent tanning put me at risk for skin cancer?

Yes, it significantly increases your risk for skin cancer. The highest increase in skin cancers are in women ages 16-29 due to tanning. Suzanne Sirota Rozenberg, DO, FAOCD, READ MORE
Yes, it significantly increases your risk for skin cancer. The highest increase in skin cancers are in women ages 16-29 due to tanning.

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Is laser hair removal safe for my face?

Absolutely. As long as the hair is dark, it will help reduce the total amount.

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Can one remove moles without getting surgery?

Not properly. If warranted, it can be cut out and sent for biopsy. Laser is not good for mole removal.

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What are lentigines?

These are also known as sun spots. Generally, they occur after many years of sun exposure and sunburns.

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What causes belly buttons to itch?

It all depends. It can be eczema or an infection. See your dermatologist.

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Which blackhead cleansers won't dry my skin out?

In order to get rid of blackheads, you must break up the keratin plugging. Therefore, it takes something like salicylic acid or glycolic acid. At first, these agents can be drying, READ MORE
In order to get rid of blackheads, you must break up the keratin plugging. Therefore, it takes something like salicylic acid or glycolic acid. At first, these agents can be drying, but the skin then gets used to it over time. You also can get a prescription retinoids from your dermatologist that will also work well.

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Would I need to have antibiotics after Mohs surgery?

Antibiotics are generally not given. In some areas of the body that are high risk areas, antibiotics may be given.

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How does MOHS surgery remove lesions?

Mohs surgery was founded by Frederick Mohs. It is a technique initially similar to the biopsy you had done. It is processed in the office and the slide reviewed by the Mohs surgeon. READ MORE
Mohs surgery was founded by Frederick Mohs. It is a technique initially similar to the biopsy you had done. It is processed in the office and the slide reviewed by the Mohs surgeon. If all the margins are clear then the procedure is finished and the wound closed. If the margins are positive, then another micro graphic layer is taken and the procedure repeated until margins are clear.

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