Amanda Allery is our new aesthetician here at Alamo Heights Dermatology. We invite you to read more about our knowledgeable yet humble new family member. She’ll explain why everyone can benefit from seeing an aesthetician and what this Star Wars die-hard does for fun! What was the inspiration behind your becoming an aesthetician? Amanda: I …
June is an important time for men because it’s the annual celebration of Men’s Health Month! Each June, the purpose is to bring awareness to health issues and diseases prevalent among men and provide education and tools encouraging early detection and treatment. With early diagnosis and treatment, skin cancers are highly curable. So, while thinking …
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in America, with more than 5 million cases each year. With most skin cancers being caused by the sun, it’s time to brush up on our sunscreen facts. There is still a lot of misinformation about protecting your skin from the sun, and the stakes could not be …
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 …
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 …
This summer has already started off to be a hot one. Many have been social distancing for months with kids and families getting cabin fever. With Texas in phase 3 of reopening as of June 3rd, many are looking for a way to freshen up their quarantine look. Safety is always a concern these days, but if …
March typically symbolizes all things lucky, and what perfect time to hold our semi-annual, Cosmetic Day. Cosmetic Day originated in Dr, Fridlington’s twin sister’s Austin dermatology practice. It was adopted at Alamo Height’s Dermatology and it has been an event current and prospective clientele look forward to. 2020’s first Cosmetic Day is March 27th, and …
Microneedling and chemical peels are two of the many non-surgical cosmetic options for your face available at your dermatology office. Both target different layers of the skin but have many benefits in common. Let’s learn more about each procedure, benefits, and what skin issues they are typically used for so we can uncover which one …
Without the support of our physician assistant, Kim, our practice wouldn’t be what it is today. A physician assistant (PA) works under the supervision of a doctor and acts as their extension to keep up with patient demand. PAs are medically trained professionals who diagnose illnesses, develop treatment plans, and prescribe needed treatments. PAs help …
