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Doris Day, MD

Doris Day, MDDoris Day, MD

New York University

Dermatology

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Bio

Doris Day, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist who maintains a solo private practice in New York City, specializing in laser, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology. She is a clinical assistant professor of dermatology at New York University Medical Center where she was presented with the award for Dedication and Excellence in the Teaching of Dermatology, and an award for volunteerism and leadership in dermatology. She is also affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and regularly participates in clinical trials and product development, including the Olay Professional Professional ProX line, of which she served as member of the medical alliance.

Day has researched, written, and spoken extensively in the area of cosmetic dermatology. She is a frequent guest on Good Morning America and has made several appearances on the Today Show, Ten Years Younger, and on the PBS network. She has also been featured in several hour-long documentaries on cosmetic procedures for the Discovery Channel. She is regularly quoted in major women’s magazines including W, In Style, Vogue, Glamour and Redbook. She writes a monthly column for Health magazine, and O, The Oprah Magazine profiled her as one of the nation’s top dermatologists.

Credentials

Organization Affiliations:
  • New York University
  • American Academy of Dermatology
 

My Answers

Q. I think my shampoo is stripping my hair color. Is there something in shampoo that's wrecking my hair color?
A. It's probably not so much the shampoo as it is the water that's affecting your hair color. I have actually inquired from a lot of different companies...
Q. I am starting to turn gray, but I'm not ready to start coloring my hair. Are there more natural options I can use?
A. You can use rinses instead of hair dyes or permanent hair dyes, and that can be a great start. Once your hair crosses a line in terms of percentage...
Q. Does your hair grow thicker while you are pregnant?
A. Some people do notice that their hair can be thicker and fuller when pregnant, and this is a hormonal fluctuation. So what happens is that your...
Q. I am a perimenopausal woman and I have started noticing that my hair is thinning. What can I do to fix this?
A. Thinning hair is a very common problem. It's as common in women as it is in men. But unfortunately for women, it's much harder to conceal. And women...
Q. How can I prevent a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
A. ... There are lots of things you can do every day to help your body fight these infections or stop them from getting started. Basic hygiene works...
Q. What nonsurgical treatments are effective on fine lines just above the upper lip?
A. The skin is also relatively thin in this area so some wrinkling is an inevitable part of aging but this can be addressed by using skin care products...
Q. I am an African-American lady. What do you recommend for evening skin tone on the face and on the body?
A. Be sure to use a sunscreen. No matter what your skin tone, a wide-scale global consensus exists among experts that daily, year-round, broad spectrum...
Q. Are there any nonsurgical methods for fading age spots on the face?
A. Start by using sun protection every day all year round and reapplying every two hours if you are outdoors. This will allow your skin to repair itself...
Q. Are there new treatments for turkey necks? Botox is expensive. Are there any treatments that last for a year or more?
A. There are no treatments similar to Botox that last longer. Botox does work very well in the right candidate to smooth neck bands, but not for excess...
Q. Is there a product that will tighten up sagging and loose skin under the chin and jaw? Is Thermage effective?
A. Loss of firmness is a common concern in aging skin. Skin experts have long known that the loss of skin's firmness is a naturally occurring part of...
Q. I have moles on my face, and I would love to have them removed. Will this leave scars?
A. Any time an incision is made in the skin there is a risk of scarring. Some people are more prone to keloids (overgrown collagen after wounds in the...
Q. Is Botox safe to use for frown lines and wrinkles? Do you know of any product that will remove laugh lines?
A. Botox is very safe for frown lines and wrinkles but must be done by trained aesthetic physicians such as dermatologists or plastic surgeons. Lasers...
Q. Are certain skin types (ethnicity) more likely to scar or have bad reactions to treatments like peels and laser?
A. Some people are more prone to poor wound healing or keloids, which are raised, firm scars that can often be itchy and may even be disfiguring...
Q. Is there anything I can do to prevent uneven tones in places like between my thighs?
A. Weight gain can be an issue there since the rubbing of thighs leads to friction, irritation and that can cause uneven pigmentation. Wearing loose...
Q. I am debating getting eMatrix RK for wrinkles and scarring around my mouth. How long does it last? Do you recommend it?
A. The eMatrix uses radiofrequency energy but also a technology that is fractional and "sublative," meaning that there is very little time...
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