Your first instinct when noticing a pimple or breakout is to try to cover it as best as you can. Many over-the-counter products can actually make problems worse by irritating the skin. These products with their fragrances, preservatives and chemicals can interact negatively with the skin. Glo Minerals pride themselves on using the highest quality ingredients possible, including pharmaceutical-grade vitamins, antioxidants, Continue reading
“Glo-Minerals is a go!” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, board-certified dermatologist and aesthetic expert at Sanova Dermatology in Austin, Texas. Glo-minerals is an award winning mineral-based makeup line that boasts dermatology-grade products. “Patients always ask about make-up that would compliment their skincare regimens and not aggravate any underlying skin condition.” Glo-minerals is one great solution! Why Glo-minerals? The biggest difference between Continue reading
Dehiscence refers to the unplanned or spontaneous opening of a surgical wound after it has been closed with sutures or other methods. Although it is a rare complication after skin surgery, dehiscence has been noted to occur for a number of reasons. Why Can Dehiscence Happen? A healing wound, especially early in the post-operative period, is not as strong as Continue reading
So you undergone your ViPeel treatment… What now? Whether it was for acne, melasma, dark spots or skin rejuvenation, we are going to walk you through the process that is required after your ViPeel, as well as offer a few more answers about what (and what not) to do in this post procedure period! How Do I Use The Post-procedure Kit? Continue reading
In a recent blog post “What Activities Can I Do With Sutures And Stitches In The Skin” Dr. Adam Mamelak advised what types of activities patients should and shouldn’t do after having a surgical procedure on their skin. Dr. Mamelak is a skin cancer expert and practices Mohs micrographic surgery at Sanova Dermatology and the Austin Mohs Surgery Center in Continue reading
Stitches are one of the most common and secure ways to close a wound on the skin after Mohs surgery, excision, or other skin surgical procedure. An important thing to think about after you have received these stitches is when you can resume your normal routine. Here are a few pointers when it comes to working out, stretching, and other strenuous activities. Continue reading
Every medical procedure, no matter how big or small, has a potential for complications. Although Mohs surgery is considered a minimally invasive, extremely accurate and precise method for removing malignant tumors from the skin, unwanted outcomes can from time to time occur. “The complication rate for Mohs surgery is actually extremely low,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Continue reading
After successfully removing skin cancer from your body by the Mohs surgery, patients often feel a large wave of relief. With an over 99% cure rate, Mohs surgery is indeed considered a gold standard for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, some melanomas, and a variety of other skin tumors and malignancies. Like all surgeries, however, Mohs Continue reading
Unsightly reticular veins and spider veins common cosmetic concern in the dermatology clinic. “Dilated blue veins and broken blood vessels can develop on the skin over time, especially on the lower extremities,” explains Dr. Adam Mamelak, board-certified dermatologist in Austin, Texas. While the causes of these blood vessels are often multi-factorial, a number of good and effective treatments exist to Continue reading
Mohs Micrographic Surgery is used for the treatment various types of skin cancer. It does this by removing as little tissue as possible, while still ridding the skin of the cancerous tissue. This is a very accurate and minimally invasive approach to treating your skin cancer. But as with all surgeries, there is always a possibility of complications after your Continue reading
