Contact Dermatitis Testing

belaray • March 4, 2009

Some rashes are caused by a sensitivity to every day products and items that you come in contact with.  Many patients suffer for years with an itchy rash which may be due to a glue, dye, soap, or moisturizer that they use.  Others have eczema and can not figure out why it flairs.

The way to figure out what ingredients you are sensitive to is with patch testing.  Patch testing is a custom skin test designed to determine whether or not you are allergic to any chemicals contained in commonly used items or products.  We have an extensive number of common and uncommon allergens from which to choose to customize our test according to your needs.  This maximizes the ability to identify the exact substances that you may be allergic to.  We can test substances that scratch tests, typically done by allergists, can not.  

In addition we offer a thorough evaluation, examination, and diagnosis as well as information about how to help you avoid allergens in products, toiletries, grooming items, cosmetics, and other items used every day.

Learn About Mohs Surgery

By belaray • May 4, 2016
Here is a helpful video where you can learn more about Mohs skin cancer surgery.

Sunscreen Tips For Summer

By belaray • May 5, 2015
Sunscreen Made Simple Choosing the right sunscreen can be quite difficult with all the choices out there. We use sunscreen to block ultraviolet light from damaging the skin. There are two categories of UV light — UVA and UVB. UVA is responsible for aging the skin, while UVB are the rays that burn the skin. […]

Mosquito Bites? Some Tips On prevention

By belaray • September 7, 2014
It seems like the mosquito’s were hungry this year… at least whenever I was outside.  So I started doing some research about how to prevent mosquito bites, and reduce the number of insects in the yard.  If you have tried to research this yourself, you will find lots of discussion related to bats and bat […]

Whats in Your Makeup – Newsday Health

By belaray • April 29, 2014
Dr. Jeffrey Ellis interviewed in Newsday - Whats In Your Makeup

Saving Your Skin

By belaray • November 20, 2013
Dr. Jeffrey Ellis interviewed for Anton News on Sun Safety and Sunscreen

Psoriasis Narrow Band UVB Phototherapy Available in Hicksville NY

By belaray • October 31, 2011
There are many treatments available for patients with psoriasis.  One option that we offer our patients with psoriasis affecting a significant portion of their skin is phototherapy.  What Is Phototherapy? Present in natural sunlight, UVB light is an effective treatment for psoriasis. The UV energy penetrates the skin and helps the psoriasis to clear. In our […]

Skin Cancer – On The Eyelid

By belaray • September 26, 2011
Treating eyelid cancer often requires coordinated care between a Mohs surgeon and an ophtlamic plastic and reconstructive specialist.  Working side by side, Drs. Jeffrey Ellis & Rachel Ellis specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and reconstruction of eyelid skin cancers.

Wantagh Park Skin Cancer Screening A Great Success!

By belaray • September 1, 2011
Photo from left to right: Assemblyman Dave McDonough, R-Merrick, CCMAC co-founder and Executive Director Colette Coyne, Dr. Steve McClain,  Eli McClain, Dr. Amy Slear, Dr. Jeffrey Ellis, & State Sen. Charles Fuschillo, R- Merrick State Sen. Charles J. Fuschillo,, R-Merrick, and the Colette Coyne Melanoma Awareness Campaign (CCMAC) partnered to  sponsor a free skin cancer […]

Tanner Park Skin Cancer Screening A Success

By belaray • July 24, 2011
We wanted to thank CCMAC and New York State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. for putting together the wonderful skin cancer screening event at Tanner Park this past week.  In total, 151 visitors received a free skin cancer screening.  1 out of every 3 were referred to a dermatologist for a suspicious lesion; 4 of which […]

NY State Lifeguard Skin Cancer Screening 2011

By belaray • June 1, 2011
Lifeguards are always watching after us – but this weekend a group of Long Island Dermatologists had an opportunity to help look after them.  The NY State Lifeguards were certifying for the season at Nassau Community College, and physicians including Dr. Jeffrey Ellis, Erin Schoor, Peter O’Neill, Pam Basuk, Peter Reisfeld, and Steve Mc Clain […]
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