“Darkness, puffiness, and hollowness under the eyes are a common concern with many of my patients” reports Emily Johnston, certified Physician Assistant at Sanova Dermatology in Austin, Texas. “There can be an number of contributing factors. Genetics, allergies, fatigue, not to mention aging!” According to Emily, there a few techniques that can be done to improve the appearance under the Continue reading
Stick, spray, or roll-on. The purpose of antiperspirants is to help reduce sweating. “It is by far one of he most common personal care products we all use,” says Dr Miriam Hanson, board certified dermatologist in Austin, Texas. “It’s really a part of our wardrobe.” As an expert in diseases of the hair skin and nails, Dr. Hanson sees it Continue reading
Seborrheic Dermatitis is a skin condition that causes flaking, white or yellowed scaling, and red or irritated skin in areas such as the scalp, eyebrows, beard area, chest and groin. Although this can range from mild flaking and dandruff to more severe eczema skin rashes, the skin irritation can be a consistent cause of stress in many. What Are The Continue reading
If you suffer from atopic dermatitis, it can not only be painful but also frustrating. Often times, it’s hard to fully understand why your skin is behaving in the manner that it is, making it all the more important to make connections and ask the right questions. “We always ask about common triggers, new soaps, perfumes, changes in the weather,” Continue reading
Cancer is a scary word, often associated with a great deal of stress and sadness. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer affecting people. So it’s great news that boasting a cure rate of 99%, Mohs Surgery has the highest success rate for the most common type of cancer. What is Mohs Surgery? Mohs surgery uses a microscope Continue reading
Shorts might not be what many Texans think about wearing in the middle of the holiday season, but it might be the best time to start thinking about getting your legs ready for summer. “Many people have reservations about showing their legs because of visible and prominent veins,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, a board certified dermatologist. If you are self Continue reading
If you’ve just had a procedure such as a chemical peel or laser treatment, it’s natural to ask: how can I best protect my skin and optimize healing in the post-procedure period? The answer is important. You want and need to use sunscreen in order to continue to protect your skin. What can a Chemical Peel or Laser Treatment do Continue reading
A dogear is a redundancy in the skin that can occur when the skin is stitched together. It has also been called a standing cone, pucker or pleat in the skin and can arise when wounds are repaired after Mohs surgery, excisions or other skin surgeries. “Despite proper healing, having no complications in the post-op period, a dog ear can Continue reading
