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Mary Ruth Buchness, MD

Joined: 05/02/2011

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Mary Ruth Buchness, MD is a board-certified Dermatologist with a private practice in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology in Soho in NYC. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, where she has chaired a committee responsible for continued medical education of members. She is the President-elect of the New York State Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, and is a member of the President's Council of the National Psoriasis Foundation. She earned her undergraduate degree with honors from Harvard University, and her MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, where she is currently a faculty member. Dr. Buchness has also taught at New York University and at St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center, where she was the Chief of Dermatology. She has been practicing dermatology and dermatologic surgery for 25 years in Manhattan.

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Dear hansanne, If there are skin changes in the radiated area, you may have...

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1 Reply | Reply | Watch This DiscussionReport This| Share this:Severe itching on breast Dear hansanne, If there are skin changes in the radiated area, you may have...

Reply: Bikini bumps

Dear An_243899, Never shave dry. Always shave in the shower or bath. Hair...

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Dear An-243021, I think that a 10 year rash deserves a visit to the...

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Dear kjm5441, It looks like an allergic reaction. Is there anything that...

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Dear canyouhelpmewiththis, There is no way to prevent skin growths, but a...

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Dear Pattisuzy2u, Do you have varicose veins or chronic swelling in the arms...

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Reply: Burning rash on hands and feet after fever

Dear archangelmike, It sounds like you're getting a viral exanthem, which...

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kcombs816, You may have scalp psoriasis. This is more common than a fungal...

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MelMadJack, Without a photo it's hard to say, but since they've been there...

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Dear Ig1968, It sounds like your daughter may have developed dermatitis to...

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