“It’s scary enough to tell someone they have cancer, let alone that they need surgery to treat their disease” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, board-certified dermatologist and skin cancer expert at Sanova Dermatology in Austin, Texas. “so it’s really great to tell patients they have options.” Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) affects over 2 million individual new cases diagnosed in the U.S. Continue reading
South By South West has taken its hold on Austin, offering many great concerts, films, and the newest technology. But let’s be honest. Most of what we enjoy about this great Austin festival is the booze, the parties, and the fantastically greasy and free food! But how does your skin feel about all of this? Are you feeling the post-party Continue reading
What does M.O.H.S. stand for? “It’s probably one of the most common questions I get asked,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, dermatologist and fellowship trained Mohs Surgeon in Austin, Texas. “Everybody thinks it’ an acronym, but in fact, it is a specialized surgical technique named after its inventor!” Dr. Fred Mohs (1910-2002) began devising his microsurgery technique in the 1930s while Continue reading
Dr. Adam Mamelak explains why it is important for people of color to have regular skin cancer screenings and take adequate precautions for sun protection. When it comes to skin cancer, caucasians are typically more likely to be affected. However, it is important to note that other ethnicities can still develop cancerous lesions. In fact, when skin cancer occurs in Continue reading
“The fact of the matter is, skin cancer can develop anywhere on the body,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon in Austin, Texas. “I have literally seen skin cancer develop on the top of the head and soles of the feet, and just about everywhere in between.” Skin cancer is exceedingly common, with basal cell carcinoma being Continue reading
“As one of my patients described, ‘they are the years I’ve earned and don’t want to claim!’” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, cosmetic dermatologist in Austin, Texas. “And it’s really not anything dramatic. Most people are not striving to look sixteen again. It’s more about looking refreshed, well rested and rejuvenated.” One of the best ways to put on a “fresh Continue reading
Rosacea is a common but not altogether understood skin disease that caused redness on the nose, cheeks, forehead and cheeks. Sometimes skin eruptions like acne occur on the red areas. The disease is not caused by alcohol abuse, as was previously believed, but drinking can make the symptoms worse. “We talk a lot about avoiding triggers with Rosacea,” explains Dr. Continue reading
