by Staff SanovaDermatology | May 29, 2017 | Skin Cancer, How to Protect Yourself From the Sun, How To Stay Healthy, Guide to The Summer, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma
It’s commonly believed that African-Americans and other darker skinned individuals don’t get skin cancer and shouldn’t worry about protecting themselves from the sun. This myth couldn’t be further from the truth. “While melanin, the pigment...
by Staff SanovaDermatology | May 28, 2017 | Skin Care, Chemical Peels, Beauty Tips, Skin Rejuvenation, Skin Tone, Skin Pigmentation, Rejuvenation, Treatments, Anti-Aging, Wrinkles, Skin
What is an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA)? Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) are a class of compounds which can either be synthetic or naturally occurring. Due to their abundance, safety and effects on the skin, they are commonly used in a variety of skin care products and...
by Staff SanovaDermatology | May 18, 2017 | Acne, Discoloration, Rosacea, Medications, Inflammation, Pigment Disorder, Skin Pigmentation, Treatments
What is Azelaic Acid? Azelaic acid is an organic compound that is naturally produced by a type of yeast found normally on our skin. “This compound is used to treat acne, rosacea and hyperpigmentation disorders such as melasma,” shares Dr. Miriam Hanson,...
by Staff SanovaDermatology | May 16, 2017 | Skin Cancer, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Biologics, Psoriasis, Autoimmune Disease, Skin Tumor, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, malignancy
“Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United states with a one in five chance of being diagnosed during a persons’ lifetime” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, board certified Dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon at Sanova Dermatology in Austin,...
by Staff SanovaDermatology | May 14, 2017 | Dermal Fillers, Cosmetic Dermatology, Juvederm, Skin Rejuvenation, Lips, Treatments, Anti-Aging, Wrinkles, Rhytides, Mid-face Rejuvenation
Juvederm is one of the best-known dermal fillers available today. The product is widely used to treat fine lines and wrinkles in the skin, smoothing them out and helping patients regain their confidence along with a brighter, more youthful appearance. Dermal fillers...