by Staff SanovaDermatology | Dec 8, 2017 | Acne, Skin Care, Accutane, Beauty Tips, Medications, Sunscreen, Adverse Skin Reactions, Drug Reactions
When you have acne that has not responded well to other treatments, your dermatologist may choose to prescribe Accutane. This medication is used to treat severe acne to clear the breakouts and reduce the associated risks of scarring. Accutane works by decreasing oil...
by Staff SanovaDermatology | Jun 1, 2017 | Acne, Skin Care, Discoloration, Medications, Allergies, Inflammation, Bumps, Stress, Adverse Skin Reactions, Drug Reactions, Teenage Skin, Skin, Emotional Impact
For sufferers of severe acne, relief often proves elusive. They try topical treatments, oral treatments, and follow a regulated diet, but nothing seems to clear their embarrassing and painful acne. “One common treatment option for sufferers of severe acne is a...
by Staff SanovaDermatology | Dec 27, 2015 | How To Stay Healthy, Allergies, Inflammation, Adverse Skin Reactions, Drug Reactions, Itching, Skin, Body
Does your skin breakout when you come in contact with certain plants or chemicals? If so, you might have allergic contact dermatitis. The most common allergens that can cause contact dermatitis are plants such as poison ivy, oak, and sumac. But this disease is by no...
by Staff SanovaDermatology | Nov 12, 2015 | Dermal Fillers, Cosmetic Dermatology, Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, Beauty Tips, Rejuvenation, Adverse Skin Reactions, Drug Reactions, Belotero, Lips, Treatments, Anti-Aging, Mid-face Rejuvenation, Face
Cosmetic procedures are designed to make us feel better about ourselves. But what happens if you have an undesirable outcome? In dermatology and cosmetic practices, hyaluronidases are injectable medications used to correct the misapplication of dermal fillers...
by Staff SanovaDermatology | Sep 7, 2015 | Dermal Fillers, Restylane, Beauty Tips, Medications, Bumps, Drug Reactions, Belotero, Wrinkles, Mid-face Rejuvenation, Face
Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that causes the breakdown of hyaluronic acid. In the medical arena, it is used to increase absorption of fluids or medicines injected into your skin. However, in the past years, hyaluronidase has found a place in cosmetic medicine. “In...
by Staff SanovaDermatology | Jul 25, 2015 | Acne, Skin Care, Eczema, How To Stay Healthy, Beauty Tips, Allergies, Skin In The News, Infections, Inflammation, Adverse Skin Reactions, Drug Reactions
What Is Triclosan? Triclosan is an antibacterial and antifungal agent that is commonly found in personal care products. “Basically, it’s a soap,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, board-certified dermatologist at Sanova Dermatology in Austin, Texas. “It...
