“Why should I consider a research study?” This is a question we hear a lot during patient visits. Patients tend to show interest in research studies but are also very skeptical of the benefits and risks a clinical trial may offer. As part of the Texas Dermatology and Laser Specialists group, I’ve heard lots of …
August is Psoriasis Awareness Month! Let’s break the silence by talking about its facts, and complications. Psoriasis is a condition that affects the skin (most often on the knees, elbows, and scalp) of about 7.5 million Americans. However, it is not a disease we talk about very often. As part of Psoriasis Awareness month, we …
It’s almost 104 degrees Fahrenheit out there, the sun is shining, and the summer is just starting. But let’s face it, it’s HOT outside! All you want to do is spend your afternoon by the pool, hiking or eating a cold ice cream! However, spending time outside will expose your skin to the sun’s ultraviolet …
Understanding Rosacea Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that may often be mistaken for acne, an allergic reaction or another skin problem. That’s because rosacea causes the skin around the nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin to redden. Often times it will cause the blood vessels in your face to be visible and also produce small, …
Michael’s eczema story My baby, Michael, is the most wonderful little person in my world. He just started walking and it is just amazing to see him grow up. But my heart breaks every time he cries in the middle of the night due to his eczema flare-ups. His symptoms started when he was just …
Finish the monthly report, do the laundry, finish dinner, take the kids to soccer practice, call your mom… This is only half of today’s to-do list and you are not even listing going to that dermatologist appointment you keep putting off. There simply is no time! The days go by and you keep re-scheduling your …
Supporting your child through hardship. I have a beautiful, smart, and humble teenage daughter. Earlier this year she was all smiles and happiness but a few months back her smile started to fade, and she became moody. At first, I thought it was just the normal moodiness that comes with being a teenager. But as …
It all started when I was in elementary school. The red, itchy rashes on my neck, elbows, and knees made it hard for me to get through the day without someone asking what was wrong with me. If I wasn’t directly being asked, I was hearing whispers about my red patches from across the room. “Look …
Read moreIs That…Contagious? The Good, The Bad, and The Itchy of Living with Atopic Dermatitis
Psoriasis: A skin condition often misunderstood and mistaken by other conditions. Psoriasis is a skin condition that is widely misunderstood and often mistaken for other skin conditions. Before we dive in into some myths and misconceptions about psoriasis, we would like to define it. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, psoriasis is a chronic …
How great is it to see our chief dermatologist, founder of Texas Dermatology and Laser Specialists, and father of three, John Browning, featured in SAWomen magazine for “Guys to Know” this month! He’s definitely earned this spot with impressive accomplishments that expand not only in pediatric dermatology, but in the academic world as well, teaching …
Read moreChief Dermatologist John Browning featured in San Antonio Woman magazine
