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Practices general and cosmetic dermatology in Brooklyn NY . Special interests are tattoo removal , stretch mark removal, acne scar revision. He also offers fillers including Artefill and botox. He has published in several dermatology journal articles and has taught at NY Medical College and local area hospitals.He integrates diet and nutritional supplementation into the treatment of skin disease. The office phone number is 718 8379004 .
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Dermatology
Licenses
United States: New York
Languages spoken
English
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Morris Westfriedanswered
Dermatology 48 years experience
No: Scaly , inflammed scalp can increase shedding. There are other reasons for hairloss including low iron in women, low thyroid, or hormonal abnormalitit... Read More
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5fu, (fluorouracil)cryo, electrosur: This can be treated by 5fu, (fluorouracil) shoal raze or picaro creams. This can also be treated with cryoosurgy, electric needle, or phtodynamic ther... Read More
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A member asked:
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Dermatology 48 years experience
Trauma: This can represent trauma or a small venous lake which is easily removable with electrosurgery or a vascular laser.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Topical anesthetic will decrease pain of a tattoo but not totally. When removing tattoos by laser, Lidocaine is injected into th skin to decrease pain... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Different reasons: Thyroid, low iron, hormone changes, hair shaft abnormalities. See dermatologsot for evaluation.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Allergic reaction: This could be allergy to strawberries themselves.Other parts of plant or chemicals sprayed in area. Cool compresses followed by Hydrocortisone cream w... Read More
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A 53-year-old female asked:
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Workup: This is not related to Ativan not common drug to cause hair loss. If you are still menstruating you need iron amd ferritin levels. You also full thyro... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Viral infection: This is common location for flat warts or molluscum contagious. Traditional antibiotic and acne medicine will not work. Do not shave the area , it wil... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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One year: Toenails require one year to regrow. Finger nails requre 6 months.Partila removed nsil will require the approxi lately 6 months for half a nsil to reg... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Bacterial infection: Heel lesions with small holes in the skin are caused by a kind of strep called pitted keratolysis. It is caused by excessive sweating which allows the... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Antibiotics: Boils requires appropriate oral antibiotics. Topical surgical soap can reduce recurrence, as well as baths with dilute clorox solution to decrease bac... Read More
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A 51-year-old member asked:
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Podiatrist: If this is a recurrent problem see podiatrist for chemical treatment to destroy the offending piece of nail. Podiatrists feel that ingrown toenails is... Read More
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No: The ganglion is a cystic selling from the joint capsule. Drainage and or cortisone shot will give you temporary relief. If it is painful or very notic... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Possible allergy: If laundry detgemt or fabric softener was changed it could be irritant reaction. Rewash bras in ode free, wisk free etc. Do not use paper fabric softe... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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No: There is a possible link between Accutane and exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease. Therefore Accutane should not be used in chrons. Antibiotics... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Yes: The the over the counter strength is safe to use on the face for conditions such as seboorrheic dermatitis. You can start at 1 per cent twice a day an... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Avoid perfume: A new product line which is allergy friendly is becca. Other possible hypoallergenic products include neutrogena.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Spray tan: A spray tan can be used on occasion for a tan look. The chemical is well tolerated in most people. Thevquality of color varies from vendor to vendor. ... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Cold milk: Cold milk compresses for 5 minutes to decrease heat amd relieve itching, non steroidal anti-inflammatory or bromelain for swelling and irritation and ... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Possible infection: Redness with a centrally raise area could be staph infection with acute onset. Since if this infection it could invove deeper breast tissue it is nest... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Mederma,bio oil: Both will flatten raised scars over a period of several weeks, but will not be effective for indented or ice pick scars .This require laser or fillers... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 48 years experience
Infection: This coukd be cyst or abscess. Hot compresses and see md if it gets ore for drainage.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 48 years experience
Hemangiomas?: These could represent tiny collections of blood which are common. If taking blood thinners these could be under skin and be microbleeding but should b... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Over 50: It is recommended for adults over 50 to prevent developing shingles.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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No: Repeated plucking will eventually thin hair. If it bothers you and hairs are dark laser is long term to permanent option.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Cerave, hydrocortiso: Cerave will work. If inflammed may use hydro rationed short term. This amy represent sensitivity to toothpaste or saliva. Change toothpaste to sensody... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Olive oil: A soak with olive oil can help. If it resistant an Aspirin can be crushed and suspended in the olive oil to form a weak acid in oil which will loosen ... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Dermatology 48 years experience
Biopsy: A biopsy of the bumps is indicated in light of the pain. The pain needs to be evaluated by a urologist to determine if there is underlying problem wit... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Needs to be seen: Probably benign growth. It can be removed will leave scar. The only definitive diagnosis would be removal and submitting tissue to lab.
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Zinc, gugulipid: Some people are sensitive to sugar, milk sugar and simple carbs- avoid these foods. Useful supplements include zinc, niacinamide, and gugulipid , whic... Read More
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A 60-year-old male asked:
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Face?: This may be seborrhea, which can respond to topical antifungals such as nizoral, (ketoconazole) Eurax lotion which decreases the demodex which lives i... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Still scabies: If you were treated forvscabies. The medicine can clear the infection but the inflammation will require several days for the skin to return to normal.... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Laser, electrosurger: These could be flattened with a co2 or erbium laser. This wil require a few days of healing. Since the depth of spots can vary you may bot be able to ... Read More
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Infection: From a rash in the area or an infection draining into that lymph node basin. If these nodes are significant in size you must see doctor to identify ca... Read More
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Antifungals: Topical antifungals such as lamisil, (terbinafine) lotriimin, micatin can relsove jock itch. Fpr more extensive cases an oral antifungal may be needed... Read More
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No: The blood will dissipate .If you want a small sterile needle can provide drain holes for blood. Please see physician.
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Possibly: It can happen but is not common. There are blistering allergic conditions called bulbous disease. These require systemiic, internal medications to con... Read More
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Aquaphor: Emollient such as aquaphor can help . For visible rash 1 per cent Hydrocortisone for limited time. If persists see pediatrician.
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Ganglion: A ganglion cyst is a swelling at crease of wrist which arise between bones of wrist. This can be ignored if not painful. If painful out patient surger... Read More
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Surgery: Moles removal must be done urge ally. Laser cn not vaporize a mole only use is as a cutting tool.
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Cold milk, aspirin: Cold milk compresses 5 minutes per hour will remove heat from skin. Then aloe vera, or combined with hydprcprtisone will allow skin to repair. Aspirn ... Read More
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See md: If you have not had tetanus shot in over 5 years you need to see md. Otherwise immediately soak foot in clean soapy water and cover until you see prim... Read More
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Yes: Moles cn be removed for cosmetic reasons but with hir will require an excision and sutures leaving a small scar. Discuss ith doctor re size of scar.
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Yes: Skin darkens in pregnancy for increase in melanocyte stimulating hormone which increases production of melanin on the face, nipples amd genitals. This... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Bromelain: Assuming you have not fractured a bone, bromelain enzyme can reduce swelling. You also may need to use over the counter splint for 1-3 days to allow r... Read More
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Allerfy? Psoriaisis?: This could represent dermatitis or psoriasis. This could be assocated with food allergy or atopic dermatitis. Try hydrocrotisone over the counter. If ... Read More
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Yes,but: Yes it will not affect baby however it will age your skin long term as well over time increase your chance of developing sin cancer. There has been an... Read More
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Mild case or herpes: You either had mild case without knowing it or this is shingles like presentation of herpes simplex.Treated with same medication.
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Allergic reaction: This could be pseudoacanthosis nigrocans found in heavy set people, or people with endocrine problems. It could also be an allergic reaction to fragra... Read More
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Fibrosis: Reactice process where fibroblasts produce new collagen and make skin harder and less supple. There is no good treatment for softening skin of s lerod... Read More
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Jan 23, 2012
Thank you for your responses to questions. I learn so much from your many "pearls" of wisdom.
Nov 8, 2012
Very knowledgable doctor. Great answers and a great doctor to follow!
Dec 5, 2014
I enjoy reading your thoughtful and reasonable responses.
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Thank you. I will keep that in mind. I am 42 and a never smoked in my life. I am very physically fit and do Bikram yoga, lift weights, or do cardio workout at least 4 to 5 days a week. This problem o...Read More
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Thanks Dr. Morris it started after a CT w/contrast last Tuesday and was diagnosed with diverticulitis taking Amoxicilline/clavulaanzuur 875/125 and Metronidazol Actavis 500mg 3 times a day. and it it ...Read More
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my hair is very thick now. i havent dyed or straightened it in a very long time so that i can let the natural oils come in & that is how i was able to get my hair to be thick. now its only grown maybe...Read More
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Yale University School of Medicine, CT
Graduated 1975MD
Awards
Best Doctors in NY
Most Influential, Third Place, New York - Winter
2013
Top Dermatologist , First Place, New York - Winter
2013
Affiliations
Monefiore maimonides
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