Platelet-rich plasma therapy, or PRP, is a safe, regenerative process that is used for improving wrinkles and fine lines as well as hair loss. When you think of dermatology, you may not realize that hair loss is a problem that is covered under that umbrella. Facts are that a dermatologist can successfully treat most forms of hair …
Stress is part of everyday life. It is a tireless, consuming force that sends blood pressures rising and causes your opportunities for rest to go into hiding. The effects of stress on our lives can range from easy to spot, visible differences, to internal changes that can be hard to detect until something more serious …
Let’s be honest – the cosmetic procedures available this day in age can be mind boggling, especially when you throw medical jargon into the mix. Intense pulsed light therapy, or IPL, is a relatively new skin treatment option that offers shorter in-office sessions, near-instant results, and is effective on nearly all skin types. IPL Explained …
Are you worried about a particular mole on your body? Does it seem to look different every time you check on it? Do not fear. This blog is going to take you back to your ABC’s when it comes to identifying a suspicious mole. We will also touch a little on why summer skin care …
Alamo Heights Dermatology is bringing sexy back with 15% off our ultherapy services for the month of July. Ultherapy, as seen on E! and the Today Show is an FDA approved non-surgical procedure that uses ultrasound technology to soften fine lines and wrinkles. The best part is the procedure is done without any cuts or scars! Skin and Aging Collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycan are proteins produced naturally in …
When you hear the words silk peel, what comes to mind may be a type of chemical peel. You will be surprised to know, that silk peel is similar to a typical microdermabrasion procedure, but much more, and we are going to tell you exactly what it is, and how it works. What is Silk …
Be honest. At least once in your life you found yourself in front of the bathroom mirror with your phone’s flashlight and a magnifying glass, scrutinizing that mole on your shoulder. You were precariously balanced on the counter, wondering if that mole is skin cancer. You are not alone. With the official summer season in …
With Ultraviolet Awareness Month coming to an end, and with Summer right around the corner, we want to touch a bit more on sun safety. Ultraviolet radiation exposure is a major risk factor for most skin cancers. Most UV rays mainly come from sunlight, but tanning beds are also a source as well. Types of …
If your legs look like Casper the friendly ghost when you put on shorts these days, then stay tuned. We are going to be talking about self tanners. May is also Ultraviolet Awareness Month, so there is no time to waste! Avoiding the Orange Ok I said it. When most people think of self-tanners, they …
May is Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month; here’s what you need to know to keep that spot from coming in hot as skin cancer. Skin Cancer is the most common form of human cancers, affecting more than 1 milion Americans every year and it doesn’t discriminate – all ethnicities are affected! There are also different types, but …