How Diet Affects Your Skin

How diet affects your skin

The epidermis (skin) is the largest organ your body has. With many essential functions, it’s no wonder how easily it’s impacted both inside and out. While the old saying goes, “you are what you eat,” the truth is much more profound when it comes to how diet affects your skin. Diet and Dermatology Maintaining a … Read Full Article

Why Winter Causes Psoriasis and Eczema Flare-Ups

Winter and Psoriasis and eczema flare-up

The cooler, dry air is moving into San Antonio causing problems for those who struggle with psoriasis and eczema. The fall and winter months can be a challenging time when it comes to managing skin conditions that are already prone to flare-ups from numerous causes. Winter holidays spark so much joy and cheerful activities but … Read Full Article

What is Contact Dermatitis Patch Testing?

Contact dermatitis patch testing

Contact dermatitis is when the skin becomes itchy and inflamed after coming into contact with a substance that triggers an allergic reaction. 80% of those affected have the type that causes a reaction in the skin cells, versus an immune response. Almost everyone gets contact dermatitis at least once in their lives. If you can … Read Full Article

Update from Our Mission Trail Location: Expansion Now Open!

Mission Trail now

Dr. John Browning opened our Mission Trail location in September 2017. It became so popular that the waiting room could no longer hold the volume of patients comfortably. Recognizing the need for more space, our team worked quickly to expand the location. The expansion allows our team to serve our community better. This location provides … Read Full Article

Building a Healthy Skin Care Routine

Dermatology & Clinical Research

Developing a healthy skincare routine is one of the best ways to ensure long-term skin health and prevent the effects of aging. Unless you have a thorough understanding of the skin, however, it can be difficult to build an entire skincare routine on your own! Below, we’ll explore the essential components of a healthy skincare … Read Full Article

Ablative and Non-Ablative Lasers – Which Option is Best for You?

Ablative and non-ablative

Laser resurfacing improves your skin’s appearance by reducing wrinkles, frown lines, and crow’s feet. It can also help tighten and smooth eyelids and minimize scars and other skin imperfections. Laser resurfacing uses light energy at different intensities to achieve desired results on the skin’s surface while stimulating collagen production deep within the skin. There are several types … Read Full Article

How Laser & Radiofrequency Treatments Rejuvenate Skin

Laser and radiofrequency treatments

We all want to stop the signs of aging. If the fountain of the youth were a real thing, it’s safe to say that we would all be lined up for miles just to get a sampling of those waters. While some of us may opt for more invasive treatments, like surgery, it’s important to … Read Full Article

The Sun’s Hot, Skin Cancer’s Not: Tips For Reducing Skin Cancer Risk

skin cancer tips

As summer quickly approaches and we get back to a new sense of normalcy, many Texans are spending more time outdoors. With pool time and lazy days at the lake or beach comes a silent problem; skin damage from excessive sun exposure. For Skin Cancer Awareness month, we want to take a closer look at … Read Full Article