Men and women alike can suffer from the distressing effects of hair loss, from thinning of the hair to pattern baldness. “Several causes for hair loss exist,” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, board certified dermatologist in Austin, Texas. This includes androgenetic alopecia, a heritable form of thinning that often affects people around age 40, and alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that Continue reading
Plaque psoriasis is a chronic disease characterized by the appearance of patches of thick, red, and dry skin. While the disease shows itself on the surface of the skin, its origins are tied to the immune system. “Faulty signals from the immune system tell skin cells to grow too quickly, resulting in new skin cells forming in days rather than Continue reading
Electronic facial cleansing brushes have gained great popularity in the last few years. Major brands like ProActiv®, Neutrogena, and Clinique have all followed in the footsteps of the #1 selling Clarisonic. The Clarisonic cleansing brush was originally developed for skincare professionals. After dermatologists and aestheticians discovered how much it transformed skin, they began recommending this technology to their patients. Patients Continue reading
Skin can change its color and appearance for a number of reasons. When the skin develops red, scaly patches that leave the skin a lighter color, that condition could be pityriasis alba. “Pityriasis alba is actually a relatively common and benign condition that can usually be addressed with relatively straightforward measures,” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, board certified dermatologist in Austin, Continue reading
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. This is the perfect time to learn more about the most common, and one of the most preventable, forms of cancer in the United States. Sanova Dermatology would like to take this opportunity to recommend the following prevention guidelines: Stay in the Shade The most dangerous time to have direct sun exposure is between Continue reading
