Once the weather turns hot and sticky in New York, we start hearing the same question from patients almost every week: is this heat rash, or is it eczema? Both show up as itchy red bumps, both seem to get worse in the heat, and if you’re not a dermatologist,
Lactase enzyme pills are the go-to for lactose intolerance, and for many people, they work well. But if you’re still getting symptoms after popping a Lactaid before every dairy-containing meal, you have options. The problem is rarely that dairy is entirely off-limits — it’s usually about load, timing, and finding
Ticks don’t wait for you to wander into the woods. They sit at the edge of trails, in tall grass, along the border where your lawn meets a shrubby area. And they wait. In New York, tick season runs roughly from May through September, with activity peaking in the warmer
New York is one of the most Lyme-endemic states in the country. Over the last three years, the state has averaged more than 17,500 new cases per year, with over 19,000 reported in 2023 alone. In New York City, nearly 2,800 cases were recorded in 2024, with tick populations now
If you’ve ever reached for an antihistamine during allergy season or after breaking out in hives, you’ve probably had to choose between something like Benadryl and something like Zyrtec. Both block histamine. Both can quiet your symptoms. But they work differently, and for most people managing seasonal allergies or urticaria,
Is there such a thing as a water allergy? Many people who experience hives, burning, or intense itching after contact with water describe their condition as a water allergy. The term makes intuitive sense, but it isn’t technically accurate. True allergic reactions involve the immune system producing IgE antibodies against
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Breztri Aerosphere (budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate) for the maintenance treatment of asthma in adults and adolescents aged 12 and older. The approval, announced on April 28, 2026, makes Breztri the first single-inhaler triple therapy authorized for asthma in patients as young as 12 —
Last week, Kai Trump, the 18-year-old granddaughter of President Donald Trump, shared a candid moment from her Masters Tournament trip, at Augusta National, which many people with sensitive skin will immediately recognize. While getting ready one evening, she used a hotel hand soap to remove her makeup and woke up
Guest Author Simon Bunyatov DBF Studio 110 E 40th St #201, New York, NY 10016 · (917) 681-4821 · simon@dbfstudio.com Renovating a single-provider office is one thing. Renovating a space where multiple doctors — often across different specialties — share walls, waiting areas, and building systems is a different project
The FDA has approved a significant update to Neffy (epinephrine nasal spray), removing the minimum age requirement for the 1 mg formulation. Announced on March 27, 2026, the change means any patient — child or adult — who weighs at least 33 pounds can now use Neffy as a first-line
If you or your child uses Flovent HFA to manage asthma, there’s some exciting news — a generic version is now available, which means you may soon pay significantly less for the same medication. What Is Flovent HFA and What Is It Used For? Flovent HFA is an inhaler many
A President’s Day Look at the Commanders-in-Chief Who Faced Airborne Adversaries When we think of presidential challenges, we often imagine foreign policy crises, economic downturns, or political gridlock. But for many of our nation’s leaders, some of their most persistent battles were fought against an invisible enemy: allergens. From pollen
