Residents ask, “Where can I find a highly skilled dermatologist near me who can restore health and beauty to the skin?”

Many residents in the Montclair area care about the health of their skin. Dr. Jeanine Downie can attest to their desires to look and feel beautiful because they visit her for dermatological treatments. Their neighbors often ask, “Where can I find a highly skilled dermatologist near me who can restore health and beauty to the skin?” They often proudly recommend Dr. Downie, a nationally known dermatologist who treats patients at her Montclair practice, Image Dermatology. Ask yourself the following questions: Do you want to attain more youthful-looking skin? Do facial wrinkles make you look older? Do you have sun-damaged skin? … Continue reading

Patients ask, “Is there a dermatologist near me who provides treatment for aging skin?”

Finding the right dermatologist can begin with an Internet search. People will often type into the web browser, “Is there a dermatologist near me?” Patients in Glen Ridge can rest assured they do not have to look far or search for very long to find a highly skilled dermatologist in the local area. They can meet with nationally known dermatologist Dr. Jeanine Downie and her team at Image Dermatology in Montclair, just about a mile away. Dr. Downie provides several treatments to restore health and beauty to aging skin. Dermal fillers To restore a more youthful-looking appearance, dermal fillers may … Continue reading

Symptoms of Rosacea

Dr. Jeanine B. Downie, of Image Dermatology offers a full range of both medical and cosmetic dermatological services for residents of Montclair, New Jersey and surrounding communities such as Essex Fells. Rosacea is a common skin condition, which is both medical and cosmetic. It is a skin disease with many medical symptoms such as flushing, itching, and even vision problems. However, for many patients the cosmetic effects of rosacea are among the most devastating. Over half of all rosacea sufferers report feeling frustration, embarrassment, and low self-esteem. Although there is technically no cure for this condition, it can be controlled … Continue reading “Symptoms of Rosacea”

Laser treatment for broken or enlarged facial blood vessels

Facial redness is a common, and especially frustrating, cosmetic complaint. Whether you have thin lines, well-defined spots, blotchiness, or general redness, there is little hope of others not noticing – and bright red is not an easy color to disguise with cosmetics. Individuals in Montclair, Essex Fells and surrounding areas are fortunate to have an excellent, convenient solution to this common problem. Dr. Jeanine Downie and the team at Image Dermatology are proud to offer Excel V laser treatment, which is one of the most advanced and effective solutions for vascular lesions. What causes facial redness? There is a wide … Continue reading

Effective rosacea treatment is a team effort between you and your doctor

Rosacea is a common dermatological disorder, affecting an estimated 16 million Americans. It can cause frequent flushing, persistent facial redness, visible veins, bumps, thickening skin, and sometimes even eye problems. Although we do not yet have a “once and done” cure for rosacea, it can be controlled effectively. Customizing treatment for complex problems The symptoms, triggers, and severity of rosacea vary considerably from one person to the next. What works well for someone else may not work at all for you. Therefore, the first step in taking control of the condition is seeing a qualified dermatologist. Dr. Jeanine Downie of … Continue reading

Identifying and avoiding rosacea triggers

Rosacea is a common skin condition afflicting more than sixteen million men and women. For a long time, it was poorly understood, and patients had few options. Today we have a variety of medical treatments available, including topical treatments, oral antibiotics, and laser therapy. These techniques can help bring active flares under control and reduce or eliminate lingering symptoms such as broken vessels or thickened skin. However, for prevention, the most important technique is not a medical procedure at all. It is a matter of changing your habits to avoid the conditions that trigger flares. How to identify triggers Your … Continue reading

Effective rosacea management begins with recognizing symptoms

It is estimated that well over 14 million Americans have rosacea. The figure is estimated, in part, because this skin condition often goes undiagnosed, or is incorrectly treated as acne, psoriasis, discoid lupus erythematosus, or simply a fair complexion prone to blushing. Sadly, delayed treatment or inappropriate care allows rosacea to progress. Partnering with a Board certified dermatologist aids in accurate identification and effective management of rosacea. Dr. Jeanine Downie of Image Dermatology helps patients throughout the Essex Fells area enjoy clearer complexions. Symptoms of rosacea Dr. Downie is vigilant for signs of rosacea (and other potential skin problems) during … Continue reading

Prevention is the best treatment for skin cancer

As you laze in the sun on a summer afternoon, or rush around town tending to your long list of errands, a life-threating disease may be the farthest thing from your mind. However, you could be inviting just such a disease if you didn’t take time to apply sunscreen. Skin cancer is not a topic to take lightly. It needlessly claims thousands of lives every year, and it continues to become more prevalent. Considering these grim statistics, the startling fact is that most skin cancer is avoidable. UV radiation, which may be associated with unprotected exposure to natural sunlight or … Continue reading

Is it time for your annual skin cancer screening?

These days, everyone is busy and it seems we only get busier with each passing year. Your schedule can’t accommodate everything that you need to do. Some things are postponed, and others are forgotten completely. All too often, diagnostics and preventive care, such as skin cancer screening, falls victim to the time crunch. Why take the time to see a doctor if you aren’t sick? The answer is simple. Skin cancer screening only costs you a few minutes every year – and it could save your life. What to expect If no problems are found, your screening will be completed … Continue reading

Ten tips for skin cancer prevention

The skin is a large and complex organ. There is a virtually endless list of potential skin problems and diseases, which can have implications medically, cosmetically, or both. Although many people pay a great deal of attention to problems such as acne or wrinkles, the most serious skin disease of all is too frequently ignored. Especially in youth, when one has a bit of a feeling of invincibility, it can be easy to think of skin cancer as something that happens to other people. It can be easy to convince yourself that one more suntan won’t make that much difference. … Continue reading