You know key dates throughout the year, such as when (approximately) Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July fall. But did you know that Skin Cancer Awareness Month takes up the entirety of May? Here’s how May may save your skin… and your life.
A dermatologist helps your skin stay clear and healthy. But how do you protect and nourish your skin between your dermatology appointments? Customized medical-grade skin care and aesthetic products are the answer. Here are some of our favorites.
Your warts are back, and you aren’t happy. You’re embarrassed by these highly visible growths and worry that other people judge you or shun you because of them. Warts, however, are a common affliction. And, if they bother you, you can remove them.
Most medical conditions are internal, so other people can’t tell that you have them. But if you have a skin disease, your malady is literally on the surface and highly visible, which may make you feel self-conscious, anxious, and depressed.
You have another big pimple, right before your big date. Or meeting. You wish you could just scrape it off your face. Resist that temptation: Picking at your acne or popping your pimples is never a good idea. Here are five reasons why.
Rosy cheeks are cute when you’re a kid, but when your cheeks are always rosy — and rough — you probably have a skin condition called rosacea. Without treatment and management, rosacea worsens and may disfigure your nose and face.
Psoriasis is more than itchy, rashy skin. It’s an autoimmune disease that can lead to serious complications, including psoriatic arthritis and even lymphoma. Treatment slows down psoriasis’s progression and offers you relief now and in the future.
Birthmarks. Beauty marks. Moles. Nevuses. Whatever you call those clusters of dark cells on your skin, almost everybody has quite a few of them. Most moles are benign, but some aren’t. Do you know the difference?
Skin cancer may seem too abstract to worry you. After all, you’ve never gotten it, and you might not even know anyone who has. But skin cancer rates rise every year, and your personal risk rises as you age, too. Here’s how to lower yours.
You’re always looking for ways to become more efficient and streamlined. If you develop a habit, you want it to serve more than one purpose. Good news: Certain skin care habits improve your skin and your overall health, too.
You itch. You ooze. Your skin looks rashy, red, and just plain mad. If you’re constantly scratching itches and rashes, you may have a skin condition called eczema. What causes eczema and how do you treat it? That all depends on the type of eczema.
You’re itchy, red, and scaly. No creams or potions help for long. Just when you think your skin’s in the clear, you break out in a rash again. Do you have an allergy? Or a chronic skin condition called psoriasis? Here’s how to tell.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and an excellent time to discuss the importance of having an annual skin check. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., yet most cases are preventable. Routine body checks are among your best defenses.
After a winter like no other, you may wonder if the sun will ever warm up Texas again. Whether chilly or blistery, daylight brings the sun’s rays, and the sun’s rays damage your skin. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Your skin is an organ, and it’s the second largest* organ in your body. Just like all of your other organs, your skin needs nourishment in the form of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients to help build healthy cells and stay hydrated.
Losing your hair is a traumatic event, whether the loss is the result of an autoimmune condition or because of aging and hormonal changes. The sooner your address your hair loss, though, the more likely it is that you can restore your hair growth.
You love the look of long, luxurious eyelashes, but you were either born with skimpy lashes or lost them to chemotherapy, or another reason. If you wish you had fuller, lusher eyelashes, RevitaLash® gets you there.
You thought you were done with acne, but apparently it isn’t done with you. How could that be? If you’re battling acne, you’re also probably having trouble with your hormones. Here’s why.
Everybody’s worried about catching a virus or passing one on to someone who’s vulnerable. Now you have warts. You’ve noticed people eyeing your warts suspiciously when you’re out in public. Should they be worried? Should you?
Doctors don’t actually know what causes rosacea, but we do know what triggers it. You can too. Read about some of the most common rosacea triggers, so you can avoid them whenever possible.
You want clear, even-toned, healthy looking skin. Your skin, however, isn’t cooperating. You have freckles. Or brown spots and patches. And a few moles, too. Is skin discoloration a sign of skin cancer? Or just a cosmetic problem?
The average adult has up to 40 moles on their body. That’s a lot of little brown, dark, or tan spots to keep track of and examine each month. Most moles are harmless. But new moles or evolving moles could be a sign of skin cancer.
No matter how light or dark your skin is, you can’t be cavalier about the sun, especially in Texas. All skin types and tones can be damaged by UV rays, and anyone can develop skin cancer. So how do you protect yourself?
If you’re one of the 8 million Americans with psoriasis, you may dread summer’s revealing fashions. But you don’t have to hide your psoriasis with long sleeves and pants. Treat your psoriasis, then treat yourself to short sleeves and shorts again.
“How’d you get that scar?” As long as people ask about or notice your scar, you feel like you haven’t healed from the trauma that caused it. And, actually, you haven’t: Scars are a sign of incomplete healing. That’s where Biocorneum® comes in.
Acne’s just a natural part of being a teen (or an adult), right? It doesn’t have to be. With a dermatologist’s help, you can get rid of acne for good no matter your age. Read on to learn more.
Every year since 2010, the number of invasive melanoma cases in the United States has increased by 47%. Although all types of skin cancers can be life-threatening, melanoma is the most dangerous of all. Why do you get it? And how can you stop it?
Most of the 16 million people in the US with rosacea don’t know they have it. Rosacea causes red skin, bumps, visible veins, and skin thickening that’s often mistaken for acne, a rash, or windburn, but Vbeam can clear your skin.
You’ve noticed that you’re pulling a lot more strands from your hairbrush recently. And when you check photos from 10 years ago, your locks were more luxurious back then. Why?
The web is great for looking up info on your health, but it can also be confusing. Enter your symptoms one day, and you’ll think you have psoriasis. Another site makes you wonder if your rash is eczema. Which is which, and which itch do you have?
Ugly, embarrassing warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which never goes away. Though warts eventually fade (for a while), an expert dermatologist can hurry them along with treatments that restore your skin’s clarity and beauty.
You may have learned your ABCs in kindergarten, but learning your ABCDEs today may help you live a longer, healthier life. Find out how the ABCDEs affect longevity, moles, and skin cancer risk.
When your psoriasis flares, you shouldn’t have to cover up with long sleeves, turtlenecks, or slacks. New psoriasis treatments help your skin look better fast, so you can enjoy your life to its fullest.
Even if you were lucky enough to avoid acne as a teen, you may find yourself breaking out as an adult. Why are you getting acne for the first time now, or why do you still have pimples? Adult acne is common. Here’s what to do.
Summer is the time to let loose, relax, have fun… and be vigilant about protecting your skin. Wrinkles, brown spots, and skin cancer are all waiting for you in the form of a warm, sunny day. Here’s how to stay safe.
You love the way you look, but you’re a perfectionist! You know there are amazing new treatments out there that can make you look and feel like the absolute best version of yourself. But with so many to choose from, how do you know which are best for you
The average adult has about 22 square feet of skin, and every inch of it could develop skin cancer. How do you keep your largest organ (yep, that’s what skin is!) cancer-free? Plan ahead, and read these tips.
Everybody loves the sun. Except your skin. Get ready for Texas rays by treating your skin with rich moisturizers, rejuvenating serums, and sunscreens that range from lotions to brush-ons.
If your hair is thinning or balding, you may wonder if you’ll ever look like yourself again without painful transplant surgery. You may be surprised — and relieved — to learn that your hair follicles may be stimulated to grow hair again.
Of course you want to turn heads with your radiant health and beauty… but your life is too busy to spend hours in front of the mirror or days at a med spa. Luckily, keeping your skin looking healthy and young doesn’t take much time at all.
You spent your adolescence at the drugstore, trying various remedies to control your acne. You thought those days were behind you. But, suddenly, you’re breaking out again. Aren’t adults supposed to be over acne?
If you have rosacea, you may already be dreading the winter’s blustery winds and plummeting temperatures. But with a little planning, you can prevent winter flare ups and keep your skin comfy and clear till spring.
If you’re tired of slathering your pimples and other acne lesions with over-the-counter products that make your skin dry and cakey, it may be time to consult a dermatologist. Read on to learn about our solutions.
Did you know you can take steps to prevent eczema from wrecking your day? Learn what the skin experts at Specialists in Dermatology recommend for stopping an eczema flare-up before it starts.
Mohs Surgery is the most effective treatment for nonmelanoma skin cancers. It provides a greater than 99% cure rate (less than 1% recurrence). It provides a more conservative removal than a traditional excision; resulting in a smaller, less noticeable scar
