Elizabeth Hale

Bio

Elizabeth K. Hale, M.D. is a Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at New York University Langone Medical Center and practices at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of NY. She specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery, dermatologic surgery, cosmetic dermatology, and laser surgery.  After graduating cum laude from Cornell University, Dr. Hale received her medical degree from NYU where she was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha. She was the recipient of the American Medical Women’s Association Citation and the Marion Sulzberger Dermatology Award at NYU. Dr. Hale completed her residency training at the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU where she served as chief resident and was selected to receive the Morris Leider award for Excellence in Dermatology. As a faculty member in 2008, Dr. Hale received the Surgical Attending of the Year Award from the dermatology residents.

Most recently, Dr. Hale was the recipient of the 2011 AOA teaching award which is given annually to one NYU voluntary faculty member for his/her dedication to teaching. Dr. Hale teaches advanced dermatologic surgery to the NYU Dermatology residents.  She was appointed a Vice President of the Skin Cancer Foundation in 2011. She is also the co-Director of the NYU Procedural Dermatology Fellowship and of the Advances in Dermatology symposium held in NYU every June.  Dr. Hale has published numerous articles and chapters in the field of dermatology and co-authored the Dermatologic Surgery Handbook which is used to train Dermatology residents nationwide.  Dr. Hale has lectured extensively on the detection and treatment of skin cancer and the use of fillers for soft tissue augmentation.

Specialties:

  • dermatology

Affiliation:

  • Laser & Skin Surgery Center of NY; Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at NYU Langone Medical Center

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    MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- Dermatologists are saying that new federally mandated labeling laws for sunscreens should help Americans make smarter choices when it comes to products that provide the best sun protection.

    The new labels required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...Full Article

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    FRIDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- New labeling laws for sunscreen will help American consumers choose the product that provides the best sun protection, experts say.

    The new labels must provide information about whether a sunscreen will protect against skin cancer in addition to sunburn,...Full Article

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    FRIDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- A gene associated with eczema in dogs has been identified, and that might one day lead to better treatments for people with the skin disease, a new study contends.

    The skin of patients with eczema -- whether canine or human -- ...Full Article

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    THURSDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- The red in redheads' hair is thought to put them at increased risk of the dangerous skin cancer melanoma, even if they don't spend a lot of time in the sun, according to a new study.

    Study co-author Dr. David Fisher and his research team first uncovered...Full Article

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    TUESDAY, March 26 (HealthDay News) -- As thousands of college students head to sunny spots for spring break, getting temporary tattoos may seem like a fun thing to do. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns that they can cause blisters and permanent scarring.

    While the ink used ...Full Article

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    THURSDAY, Feb. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Your odds of having acne may depend on whether the "good" strain of a particular type of bacteria lives on your skin, a new study suggests.

    "People never think of wanting to have good bacteria on their skin," said lead author Huiying Li, an assistan...Full Article

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    Elizabeth Hale answered:
    What causes age spots?
    Age spots are extremely common, but that doesn't make them any easier to take. In this video,...  Full Post
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    Elizabeth Hale answered:
    How can vitamin C help treat age spots?
    Vitamin C is an easy and effective treatment for age spots, but it can cause problems if you don't...  Full Post
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    THURSDAY, Jan. 10 (HealthDay News) -- People who tune in to reality beauty shows on television are much more likely to use tanning lamps and to tan outdoors than those who don't watch such shows, a new study finds.

    Indoor and outdoor tanning increase the risk of skin cancer, experts note....Full Article

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    WEDNESDAY, Nov. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists say they have created a touch-sensitive plastic "skin" that can heal itself when torn or cut.

    The synthetic skin includes a plastic polymer with molecules that can reorganize themselves and restore the structure of the material after it is...Full Article

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    WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) -- New research in mice suggests that redheaded people may be more susceptible to the dangerous type of skin cancer known as melanoma, even if they don't spend a lot of time in the sun.

    The findings haven't been confirmed in humans. Still, researchers d...Full Article

  • Elizabeth Hale
    Elizabeth Hale answered:
    How does SPF work on my skin?

    SPF helps protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays -- as long as you use it every day, says dermatologist Dr. Elizabeth Hale. Watch this video to find out why.


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    Elizabeth Hale answered:
    What are the benefits of retinol in skin care products?

    Next to SPF, retinol is probably the single most important ingredient in skin care products, says dermatologist Dr. Elizabeth Hale. Find out the benefits of retinol by watching this video.


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    Elizabeth Hale answered:
    What do antioxidants do for the skin?

    An antioxidant cream can help protect your skin, but you've got to time it right, says dermatologist Dr. Elizabeth Hale. Find out why by watching this video.


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