Stress Awareness Month is upon us, and while stress takes a toll on the entire body, its effects are more visible on the skin. The yearly initiative that kicks off every April aims to create awareness around the impacts of stress and provides education about healthy ways to manage it. But what if there were …
Warts occur when skin cells grow faster than normal because they are infected with a strain from the human papillomavirus (HPV) family. About 10 of the 150 strains of HPV cause skin warts, including common, plantar (foot), and flat warts. Anyone can get them, but kids get them more often. Here’s what to do about …
Here in the Lone Star State, there’s something constantly blowing around that’s the bane of allergy sufferers’ existence. With milder temperatures year-round, there’s no shortage of allergy seasons and runny noses, itchy eyes, the works. We are a few days into spring, and with the changing of the seasons means a whole new set of …
Despite lower numbers due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, beachgoers will inundate South Padre Island during the annual spring break pilgrimage in a few days. Similar scenes will play out in other popular hot spots as south Texans embark on a week’s worth of everything outdoors. While loads of fun will undoubtedly occur, our skin …
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and Alamo Heights Dermatology can feel the love in the air. To celebrate the day of endearment, we’re offering specials in our Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for our clients. DiamondGlow February is the perfect time for a DiamondGlow facial, which is 10% off all month long. DiamondGlow utilizes …
Not everyone’s eczema deteriorates at the first sign of colder weather. However, it’s fair to say that worsening symptoms and an uptick in flare-ups is a reality for many people living with eczema at the onset of colder weather. While changing the weather is impossible, we can take steps to help our skin win the …
Moisturizing is one of the primary “must-dos” of a good skincare routine. Besides keeping your skin from drying out, moisturizing prevents irritation and creates a barrier between your skin and the elements. If you aren’t sure how to choose a moisturizer or whether the one you currently use is the right one, we have some …
As you’re making those lists for 2022 resolutions, there’s something every dermatology office is hoping you add to it. Adding skincare to your New Year’s resolution is a promise to the body’s largest organ to do what it takes for healthy skin all year long. Importance of Healthy Skin To understand the importance of healthy …
While many south Texans are thankful to finally be out of the barbaric 90 plus degree days, the colder weather seems to dangle like a carrot in front of us, amirite? Alas, cooler temps will come, and various factors that affect your skin with it. Each change of the season brings fluctuations in temperatures, air …
The season of Thanksgiving is upon us, and we are feeling a little sentimental. We are nearing the close of another year and wanted to pause and show appreciation for everything that made this year awesome. Though the list is long, here’s some of what Alamo Heights Dermatology is thankful for this year. Family and …
