Epidermolysis Bullosa: A Rare Genetic Disease

Epidermolysis bullosa

Remember when you were a kid, and you were told not to touch a butterfly’s wings? If we did, it was believed they would never fly again due to the fragility of their wings. Children with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) are often called “butterfly children” because they have extremely fragile skin. There are different classifications of … Read Full Article

Living with Plaque Psoriasis

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin condition in which the life cycle of the cells is sped up. Typically, skin cells grow, then die and slough off over a few weeks. With psoriasis, this process takes only days, and the dead skin cells build up on the surface of the skin in raised patches. 80-90% of people … Read Full Article

When should you visit a dermatologist?

dermatologist san antonio

Ever notice something really weird going on with your skin? Your hair, skin, and nails can be reacting to a number of things; from itchy skin to changes in nail color, it’s important to pay close attention to changes with your skin. Let’s talk about some reasons why you should see a dermatologist. They are … Read Full Article

Your Kids and Hand-washing: What you need to know

child's skin

What is that? You notice something is different about your child’s skin. It could be a rash, allergic reaction, or it could be something quite different. Children are prone to different skin problems as a result of their environment at school and their lower immunity. Common skin problems can include hives, allergic reactions, warts, ringworm, … Read Full Article

Molluscum Nightmare This Halloween?

As we approach Halloween on October 31, we are reminded of the plague that molluscum causes in our younger population. Molluscum is caused by the molluscum contagious virus, a member of the pox virus family. Yes, it is a cousin to small pox, but much less harmful. Like other pox viruses it can leave a … Read Full Article

October is National Eczema Month

Video from the National Eczema Association Did you know that October is eczema month? This is because eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, often flares when the weather gets cooler. Cool weather leads to dry skin which lowers the irritancy threshold of the skin and leads to more inflammation. You can help prevent this by … Read Full Article

Infantile Hemangiomas

We get a lot of questions about infantile hemangiomas. Here is a concise article written by Dr. Browning and published this month in the Bexar County Medical Society magazine: Background Infantile hemangiomas are common vascular tumors seen in young infants. Risk factors include female gender, prematurity, twin birth, and problems associated with pregnancy or delivery. … Read Full Article