In this recent article, Practical Dermatology highlights the growing importance of photodynamic therapy for treating a skin condition called actinic keratosis. Although photodynamic therapy is the top method for treating actinic keratosis, it can require multiple visits and may be uncomfortable. Dr. Ibrahim, who brings both clinical experience and academic insight to his approach, explains how Rochester Dermatologic Surgery aims …

In this recent article, PRNewswire talks about how Sciton is making its mJOULE system even better by adding new ways to treat blood vessels, which could be on the face, legs, or other parts of the body. This is a machine Dr. Sherrif Ibrahim helped develop and uses at Rochester Dermatologic Surgery to address a variety of skin concerns. With …

In this recent article, Medical Dialogues highlights Dr. Sherrif Ibrahim’s co-research on a new technology that can speed up skin cancer diagnosis. Nonmelanoma skin cancer is the most prevalent cancer in the United States, with more cases reported each year than all other types of cancer combined. To tackle this issue, Michael Giacomelli, a professor at the University of Rochester, …

In this recent article, New You highlights how Dr. Sherrif Ibrahim is leading the way with Moxi, a laser treatment that promises red-carpet-worthy skin with just one session. Using Moxi, you can rejuvenate your skin by creating micro-injuries that target pigments in the top layers, resulting in an even tone and fewer brown spots. There is little downtime and no …

In this recent article, Practical Dermatology highlights Dr. Ibrahim’s research on gene expression profiling of the second most common skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). “We worry about squamous cell carcinoma because occasionally it can misbehave and travel to other areas of the body like the lymph nodes in the neck, and then it can become life-threatening,” Dr. Ibrahim says. …

This recent article highlights Dr. Ibrahim’s work in developing the new Moxi/BBL laser combination for skin rejuvenation. This powerful approach has revolutionized the treatment of uneven skin tone, roughness, and textural imperfections of the skin. The results speak for themselves. This article was featured in Modern Aesthetics. As patients want increasing improvement of their skin with less downtime and easier recovery, these …

Every great civilization has had an unwavering reverence for the sun. It has played a central role in religion, mythology, medicine, and as a sign of socioeconomic status. In the early 1900’s, a tan was considered a sign that someone was a field laborer or of low class. With the industrial revolution, however, there was a shift of the labor …

With spring break around the corner and a year of being quarantined in our homes, the excitement of imminent warm weather is tangible. With the longer days and higher temperatures come more opportunities for us to get out in the sun and spend some much-needed time outdoors. For many of us, the season kicks off with a spring break trip …

As hindsight is officially 2020, we look forward to forgetting the hardships of the past year and anticipating the excitement of 2021. We are not out of the woods yet, however, when it comes to conquering the devastation caused by the global COVID-19 outbreak.  For many of us, the reality of the COVID outbreak in the Spring of 2020 did …

Consider what you have spent on cosmetic products over the past several years. Some products you like, others sit in the back of the medicine cabinet for years – all with the promise of making your skin appear more youthful.   The truth of the matter is that there is no product or combination of products that can impact your …

Many patients who have had a biopsy for skin cancer ask if it is still necessary to undergo a second procedure for definitive treatment.  “It’s healed up,” or “There doesn’t look like there’s anything left” are common thoughts we hear from our patients. It is important to note that a skin biopsy is a diagnostic, not therapeutic procedure. In other …