It’s morning time, and you are beginning your daily skin routine. This includes washing your face, applying moisturizer, and applying your sunscreen and skincare products. You may then start to notice a darkening in the area below your eyes. Dark circles and skin laxity (“bags”) are common changes that develop under the eyes for a number of different reasons. “Although Continue reading
Sanova Dermatology is very excited to share that Amy Bowen is now our lead Aesthetician. After earning her aesthetician license at The Aveda Institute in The Woodlands, Texas and gaining her laser technician license, she has made her way to our Dermatology office to share her cosmetic knowledge! Whether you are looking for skincare advice or to receive a much-needed Continue reading
Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin is the second most common form of non-melanoma skin cancer. While a fair complexion, excessive sun exposure and tanning, living at higher altitudes or close to the equator, and personal and/or family history of skin cancer are well recognized risk factors for developing these skin tumors, there are a few other less recognized risks Continue reading
Staples, stitches steri-strips, and tissue glue – it seems there are so many ways to close the skin after surgery today. Suturing remains one of the standard methods for closing a surgical wound or after Mohs surgery, and ensuring the skin heals well. “It’s not exactly Cat Gut,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, board-certified dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon in Austin, Continue reading
Radiation therapy has revolutionized the treatment of cancer. Used in a primary or adjuvant fashion, radiation energy is delivered in a precise and accurate way, killing off cancer cells and malignant tissues. Radiation might be recommended for patients with a variety of cancers, including breast, prostate, skin cancer and others. And while these treatments are carefully planned, side effects can Continue reading
“Moles are really a spectrum,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, board-certified dermatologist in Austin, Texas. At one end of the spectrum are regular benign moles, at the other end is skin cancer. Then, there’s everything in between!” Regular dark moles or beauty marks are typically classified as junctional, compound, or dermal, depending on where the mole or nevus cells are located within the skin. Continue reading
Halloween festivities are in full ‘moon’! But as you dawn your cat ears or transform yourself into a creature from another planet, beware of skin irritations due to fabrics, makeup, or treats. 1. If you wouldn’t wear it normally, don’t make a Halloween exception! We don’t mean to deter you from being Ironman or a Pretty Kitty, but when it Continue reading
The word “mole” can mean different things to different people. Often this term is used to describe a beauty mark or dark spot on the skin. In these situations, a mole represents a collection of specialized pigmented cells called nevus cells. These cells are arranged in groups, or “nests” just under the skin. “Exactly where and how deep under the skin these Continue reading
Mohs Micrographic Surgery has become a gold standard for removing skin cancer from the body with exceedingly high cure rates. However, it may not always be possible. There are certain situations where other treatment options for skin cancer treatment might be recommended. “There are actually a number of ways to treat skin cancer,” explains Dr. Adam Mamelak, a board-certified Dermatologist Continue reading
Spider veins are dilated broken blood vessels that most typically appear on the lower legs over time. There are a number of reasons why spider veins develop, and thankfully, a number of treatments available. Sclerotherapy is one of the oldest and tried-tested ways for treated unwanted superficial blood vessels on the legs. Sclerotherapy involves injecting a specialized solution (“sclerosant”) into Continue reading
