The end of the year is often a time to reflect on all the great experiences and things we’ve learned over the past 12 months. Sanova Dermatology is no different. We are also looking back at 2015 with reverence, and wanted to share some of the blogs that patients felt were the most interesting and informative! In New Year’s fashion, 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
Essential beauty tip #1: Always put sunscreen on your face! “Many consider this the absolute best thing a person can do for ani-aging,” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, board certified dermatologist and cosmetic expert in Austin, Texas. But are there other areas that shouldn’t ignored? Are there other signs of aging that can be avoided? Although recommended by dermatologists, patients will Continue reading
If you have scaly red lesions on the surface of your skin, you might suffer from Actinic Keratosis. Although this condition is not malignant, it can develop into skin cancer if you leave it untreated. “Many dermatologists consider these skin changes precancerous,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, board certified dermatologist and skin cancer surgeon at Sanova Dermatology. “A percentage of Actinic Continue reading
You may be considering a chemical peel or laser resurfacing to improve your fine lines or skin texture, or perhaps you are looking to treat age spots and discolorations. And while you research both methods, you might ask yourself whether beyond just treating your skin immediately, are there other benefits these treatments can do for the skin? “The answer is yes!” Continue reading
Dermatologists and skin care experts often use the term “Sun Damage”, but what does it truly mean? Well… It takes a little bit of explaining to truly understand the full scope of sun damage. Sun Damage represents a spectrum changes observed on the skin that directly results from exposure and overexposure to sun and UV light. The effects of this exposure Continue reading
Dermatologist often use the term precancer when describing skin lesion to patients. “It can actually create a lot of anxiety,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, board certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon in Austin, Texas. “While patients are relieved to know that they do not have skin cancer, they’re also somewhat uncomfortable in being in the gray zone and a little Continue reading
Staying out of they rays of the sun can be quite the task. Whether you are playing sports, enjoying the beach, or even running quick errands, it is hard to make sure that you are properly protecting your skin. Why Wear a Hat? “Many patients ask me the best way to ensure they don’t increase their risk for skin cancer,” Continue reading
Golf is one of the most valued sports for both men and women. There is a large following for events like the PGA golf tour, The Masters, and the U.S. Open, but what do all of these thing have in common beyond the sport? Sun exposure. How many visitors and participants in these events do you think follow the recommended Continue reading
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is thought to develop when skin cells accumulate mutations in their DNA and genetic code. “Keratinocytes make up the epidermal or very top layer of the skin,” explains Dr. Adam Mamelak, a board-certified dermatologist and skin cancer expert in Austin, Texas. When genes in these keratinocyte cells are mutated, such as TP53, a gene that suppress Continue reading
