Trailblazing Alopecia Clinical Trials

Alopecia Clinical Trial

Embarking on the journey of a clinical trial can be a courageous decision—one that often brings hope and uncertainty in equal measure. In this blog, we have the privilege of sharing the inspiring story of Elvira, a resilient individual who chose to participate in a groundbreaking alopecia clinical trial. Alopecia, a condition that affects millions … Read Full Article

Diversity in Dermatology: The Relevance of Skin Tone

Diversity in Dermatology

For too long, medical research has focused primarily on the health needs of white individuals, neglecting the unique needs of people of color. This disparity is particularly evident in the field of dermatology, where research studies have historically focused on the skin conditions and treatments of white patients, often to the exclusion of patients with … Read Full Article

7 Facts You Might Not Know About Vitiligo

Facts About Vitiligo

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

Treat Your Alopecia Areata with Olumiant

alopecia areata

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

Opzelura: A Breakthrough Topical in Dermatology

Opzelura: A Breakthrough Topical in Dermatology

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

Tips for Managing Molluscum Contagiosum

Managing molluscum contagiosum

Molluscum Contagiosum is a relatively harmless viral skin condition. It causes round, firm, yet painless bumps to form anywhere on the skin. Anyone can get it, but it is most common in children under ten years old. Within 6 to 12 months, in some cases longer than 12 months, the lesions usually go away on their own, … Read Full Article

What is a Vascular Malformation?

Vascular malformations

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 Full Article

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

rosacea causes and symptoms

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 Full Article

What is Ichthyosis?

Dermatology & Clinical Research

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 Full Article