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Dr. Ellen Marmur, MD

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Dr. Ellen Marmur is an international speaker and author with numerous publications in academic journals, books and the popular press. She is also Skin Health Editor of Merck Manual's Your Health Now magazine.

She lives in New York with her husband and four children.

A board-certified dermatologist with advanced training in cosmetic laser surgery and skin cancer surgery, Dr. Marmur earned her degree in medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine with distinction in research on melanoma vaccines and the national Alpha Omega Alpha award for highest excellence in medicine.

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    Revised Sunscreen Labels Should Help Consumers Make Wiser Choices

    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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    Look for New, Improved Sunscreen Labels

    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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    Dog DNA May Yield Clues to Human Eczema

    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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    Red Hair Pigment Might Raise Melanoma Risk: Study

    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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    Temporary Tattoos May Leave Permanent Damage

    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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    With Acne, Bacteria Strain on Your Skin May Be Culprit

    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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    What is botulinum toxin?
    Botulinum toxin or Botox is used to block muscles from contracting. In this video, Ellen Marmur,...  Full Post
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    If I've been diagnosed with melanoma what questions should I ask my doctor?
    After a melanoma diagnosis, patients should first ask their doctor how deep their cancer is. In...  Full Post
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    What is cosmetic dermatology?
    Cosmetic dermatology procedures range from Botox to removing moles to skin-rejuvenating lasers that...  Full Post
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    What other new therapies exist besides lasers for cosmetic skin treatments?
    Dermatologists are now using radio frequency and ultrasound in addition to lasers to tighten skin....  Full Post
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    Can fractional lasers help me avoid skin cancer?
    Dermatologists use fractional lasers to resurface skin—a procedure that may help reduce skin...  Full Post
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    What are some alternatives to Botox for wrinkles?
    Dysport and Xeomin are two alternatives to Botox. In this video, Ellen Marmur, MD, a dermatologist...  Full Post
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    What causes acne?
    Acne is typically caused by hormones, but it can be caused by other things including medications....  Full Post
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    What is the state of the art treatment of melanoma?
    Melanoma treatment is approaching the point of personalized medicine, says Ellen Marmur, MD, a...  Full Post