Are Warts Contagious?
Warts, otherwise known as verruca vulgaris, are an extremely common skin anomaly that’s caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Although they’re mainly a cosmetic problem, if you have warts, …
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Common Causes of Rosacea
The bad news is that if you’re plagued by the reddened or roughened skin that comes with rosacea, a cure doesn’t yet exist for your condition. The good news …
Understanding Skin Discolorations
Photoshop, airbrushing, and camera filters have taught us to falsely expect our skin to be as even and flaw-free as a magazine ad or a celebrity selfie. These days, …
When Should I be Concerned About a Mole?
You may get regular mammograms, if you’re a woman, to check for breast cancer, or a regular digital exam or PSA test, if you’re a man, to check for …
The Importance of Choosing the Right Sun Protection
The expert dermatologists and skin specialists at Specialists in Dermatology — located in Houston, Texas, and The Woodlands, Texas — stress the importance of sun protection and regular skin …
How We Can Help You Treat Your Psoriasis
Even though psoriasis is a common skin disorder, you may feel like you’re the only one who has it. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disorder marked by red, silvery, …
Erase the Past With Biocorneum Scar Cream
If you have raised scars (aka hypertrophic scars) on your face or body, you’re probably tired of the attention they attract. You’re tired of talking about how you got …
Stop Putting Up With Acne—Here’s How to Get Rid of It
You’re polite, tolerant, and patient. But you can throw those admirable qualities out the window when it comes to your acne. You don’t have to tolerate it, and you …
What Triggers Melanoma?
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that starts in your melanocytes, which are cells in the upper layer of your skin that produce melanin. Melanin is the pigment …
How Vbeam Can Help Reduce Your Rosacea
Though the skin condition rosacea tends to affect light-skinned women, anyone can get it. Men often develop more severe types of the disease, including rhinophyma, which is thick, reddened …