During the carefree, languid days of summer fun and beachside vacations, the last thing people want to be thinking about is skin cancer. It’s easy to dismiss it as a cautionary tale, but for up to 10,000 Americans each day, a diagnosis is a new and unsettling reality. That’s according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, …
Protecting your skin from the Texas summer sun is essential for maintaining its health and youthful appearance. Being active outdoors during the summer is fun, and many people consider tanned skin attractive. But over time, the skin develops a weathered, wrinkled look that leads people to seek sun damage treatment at our Houston dermatology clinics. …
November is Healthy Skin Awareness Month, and it's a good time to refresh your awareness of a deadly skin cancer called melanoma and how moles on your skin can signal the onset of this disease. Most people have at least 10 moles on their bodies. Moles in and of themselves are not a cause for …
The beach, the pool, and that backyard barbeque are already on your summer to-do list, but there’s one thing you might be missing: a visit to a dermatologist in the Greater Houston area. Skincare is more important than ever during the sunny season. Even as this summer presents a few extra challenges with COVID-19, we’re …
The American Cancer Society says almost 607,000 people are expected to die of cancer in 2019. Regular screening can help find certain cancers early, when they are most likely to be treated successfully. Cancer Screen Week is a public health initiative founded by Genentech, the American Cancer Society, Stand Up To Cancer and Rally Health …
Summer skin protection is critical to maintaining healthy, glowing, young-looking skin. A golden tan looks great, but we all know that too much sun exposure can wreak havoc on the long-term resilience of our skin, causing premature aging and even skin cancer. In this blog post, we'll cover what you need to know about enjoying …
DermSurgery Associates is a network of highly trained Houston dermatologists offering industry-leading, advanced treatments for a wide range of skin conditions. These highly trained Houston dermatologists and their talented support staff specialize in cosmetic dermatology, adult and pediatric dermatology and skin cancer surgery and treatment. With 11 service locations conveniently located across the Houston-metropolitan area, …
Internationally renowned Houston dermatology and Mohs Surgery expert Leonard Goldberg, M.D. is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians. He founded DermSurgery Associates on the belief that patients should be provided with the best care possible from a caring and knowledgeable team. Collectively, their expert staff of 18 highly-trained doctors has more than 250 …
As the Houston area heads toward another hot summer with lots of fun in the sun or just being out in the sun, this spring is a good time to make sure your skin is ready for another bout with the sun’s UV rays. There are two easy ways to do this: 1. Have a …
Whether or not people of Irish descent have any actual luck (think four-leaf clovers and leprechauns), one thing that isn't very lucky about them is the fair skin many people in that part of the world were born with. But it's not just the Irish – many genetic makeups turn out children with fair skin, …