Alopecia, a term encompassing various types of hair loss, can be a perplexing and challenging condition for those affected. Understanding the different types, identifying potential causes, and exploring a range of treatment options are crucial steps in managing alopecia effectively. Read more below on the complexities of alopecia, providing insights into its types, causes, and … Read Full Article
Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disease in which the body attacks its own hair follicles. This leads to bald spots and sometimes total baldness. Alopecia affects about 6.7 million people in the U.S. (160 million worldwide.) Although alopecia can occur at any age, 65% of those affected experience symptoms before the age of 16. … Read Full Article
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 Full Article
Are you considering injectable or dermal fillers to help enhance your appearance? You’re not alone. Access to the best non-surgical treatments has drastically changed, making it possible for many women and men alike to improve their looks through cosmetic enhancements such as fillers. In this blog, we’re discussing the pros and cons of the popular … Read Full Article
When it comes to trending treatments in dermatology that help with the appearance of aging, HALO is definitely at the top of the list. Using laser technology, HALO is able to stimulate your body’s natural healing response which helps to eliminate years of damage to your skin. Although this new treatment option is widely known … Read Full Article
BTL is the company responsible for pioneering many advancements in the world of aesthetics and physiotherapy. They are also responsible for creating one of the most exciting innovations currently in facial treatments: EMFACE. In today’s blog, we’re giving you a full introduction to this new, non-invasive facial contouring in dermatology. What is EMFACE? EMFACE is a … Read Full Article
It’s a very common thing to have a stuffy nose and watery eyes and blame it on the season changes. Or to always feel uneasy after eating certain foods and chalk it up to just needing to ease up on the cheese. However, these are signs from our bodies that an allergy could be occurring. … Read Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
November is National Hyperhidrosis Month – Let’s talk about sweat. Unfortunately for us at times, sweating is an involuntary, daily part of the human experience. Sweating is actually a very positive thing as it’s your body’s way of keeping you from overheating by regulating your body temperature. On top of cooling your body down, sweating … Read Full Article
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