Happy New Year! In the dermatology world, the winter months are the time when our thoughts turn to moisturizers, especially for women over 50. Cold air, low humidity, and indoor heating combine to pull moisture from our skin, making us dry and itchy. In fact, there is a highly technical name for that seasonal dry more »
Skin care is cumulative. You must be consistent and dedicated to your program in order to achieve your desired results. Invest and dedicate yourself to an effective skin care regimen that will work with your budget and provide you with three fundamental elements: protection, prevention, and correction.
In last month’s article, I discussed some of the common skin rashes we see in the summer. Here are three more: Tinea Versicolor: This is a common superficial fungal infection of the skin that is actually caused by a yeast organism called Malassezia. The infection is more common in warm tropical environments. It presents as more »
It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy. Well, unless it’s 103 degrees outside. My fellow Texans know what I’m talking about! Summer is high season for dermatologists. We are really, really busy this time of year. My patients frequently ask me why that is. Well, there are many reasons. Yes, we see a lot of more »