Entries by Estee Williams, MD

Emsella Pelvic Floor Strengthening

The EMSELLA is a new treatment that uses magnetic energy to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, all while you’re fully clothed.  This energy, commonly referred to as HIFEM (High Intensity Focused Electromagnetic), stimulates contractions of the muscles around the pelvic floor; like doing Kegels without any effort.  One 28 minute session will cause 11,200 contractions, the equivalent […]

Skin Cancer, Take a Hike! 2018

Please support Dr. Madfes’s skin cancer prevention efforts by donating to Skin Cancer, Take a Hike! She will be hiking in Denali this Summer! What a great cause. 100% of donations support skin cancer prevention through the American Academy of Dermatology. Details below: http://events.aad.org/site/TR?px=1007824&fr_id=1340&pg=personal

Presenting the 2017 Allergen of the Year…

The award for 2017 “Allergen of the Year” goes to alkyl glucosides, which are mild surfactants derived from natural sources such as coconut, palm or rapeseed oil, with glucose supplied by corn, wheat starch, or potatoes.  Alkyl gluocosides can be found in many skin care products, including shampoos and conditions, shower gels, sunscreen and moisturizers. […]

Getting through the winter with rosacea

The cold weather outside is not your friend, if you are one of the 16 million Americans with rosacea. Cold and gusty winds trigger rosacea flares, leading to red chapped cheeks, sensitive facial skin, and even bumps. On the other hand, those seeking shelter indoors also face equally troubling circumstances, as oveheated rooms and dry […]

Now offering Comprehensive Patch Testing

What is patch testing? Patch testing is a method used to detect whether you are allergic to a specific substance or substances by contact.  Clues that you have allergic contact dermatitis include eczema-like rashes that don’t go away, itching on the face and/or eyelids, or reactions to products. We are looking for things that you may have been exposed […]

Skin Cancer, Take a Hike! 2016

You may have heard that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer. But did you know that when caught early, skin cancer has a 98% cure rate! That’s why raising awareness about skin cancer prevention and detection is so important to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and its members. It’s also why I’m participating in the […]

Good luck to all the NYC marathoners… 3 tips for you!

Good luck to all of our patients and friends who are running in the TCS NYC Marathon on November 6th.  We are rooting for you! An estimated 20% of people will develop skin cancer at some point in their lives.  Studies show that marathoners have a higher exposure levels to ultraviolet radiation and pollution, all […]