7 Facts You Might Not Know About Vitiligo

7 facts you might not know about vitiligo. Read the list in our latest blog.

The skin condition vitiligo is something that many people have heard of, but some people may not know much about it. Vitiligo occurs when a person’s immune system attacks the body’s cells which are responsible for the production of color in our skin, hair, and eyes, called melanocytes. When these cells are attacked and destroyed, … Read more

Treat Your Alopecia Areata with Olumiant

Studies conducted by Texas dermatology help to aid in FDA-approval of treatment for Alopecia Areata: Olumiant! Read more in our latest blog!

Although you may not be familiar with the name, alopecia areata is a very common autoimmune disease affecting almost 300,000 people in the U.S. annually. Alopecia areata causes the body to attack its own hair follicles, thus leading to hair loss and bald spots. This phenomenon usually occurs on the scalp and face but is … Read more

Opzelura: A Breakthrough Topical in Dermatology

Opzelura: An FDS-approved breakthrough eczema treatment. Read our blog to learn more about opzelura and the trials Texas Dermatology was involved in to help it get approved.

Here at Texas Dermatology, one of our favorite ways to contribute to the medical field is by conducting clinical trials meant to aid the advancement of medicine. What makes this more exciting is when a drug we’ve personally tested is approved by the Food and Drug Administration and made accessible to the public. A great … Read more

What is a Vascular Malformation?

Vascular malformation, clinical research

Vascular malformations can cause cosmetic and functional abnormalities in the veins, blood vessels, capillaries, lymph nodes, and arteries. They are typically present at birth but can also appear days or weeks after. Some vascular malformations occur on the skin and do not require treatment, while others are internal and can lead to severe complications if … Read more

There may be more to those rosy cheeks: Rosacea may be to blame

If you look like you’re blushing all the time, there may be more behind those rosy cheeks. It may be rosacea, a common condition that causes redness and flushing on the face. More than 415 million people worldwide have this condition which can flare-up due to certain triggers. Let’s take a closer look at rosacea, … Read more

What is Ichthyosis?

Skin conditions can be challenging to narrow down because the symptoms can be similar between them. More than 16,000 babies are born each year that have ichthyosis (ik-thee-O-sis). Ichthyosis is a disfiguring skin condition that causes numerous medical complications. The children and adults affected face low self-esteem and depression as a result of their highly … Read more

How to Manage Psoriasis in Cold Weather

The immune system mediates psoriasis. However, some triggers can cause it to flare up. A trigger can be stress, injury to the skin, or even the cold weather. Yes, that is right, the cold weather. As the humidity and temperatures drop, there is less moisture in the air. Excessive drying of the skin will trigger … Read more