by Staff SanovaDermatology | Sep 9, 2015 | Skin Care, Skin Cancer, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Practice News, Surgery, Infections, Post Procedure, Inflammation, Cuts & Wounds, Scarring, Melanoma, malignancy, Stitches & Sutures
Patients diagnosed with skin cancer often seek Mohs surgery to have their tumors treated and removed with over 99% cure rates. The Mohs procedure leaves surgical defects that often then need to be sutured closed and repaired. But when the doctor places the last...
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...
by Staff SanovaDermatology | Jul 17, 2015 | Laser, Fungus/Ringworm, Nails, Infections, Treatments, Skin, Hands, Feet
Onychomycosis, the medical term for toenail fungus, can be quite uncomfortable. These fungal infections can significantly alter the appearance of the nail, with brown and yellow discoloration, excessive nail thickening, cracks and splits. Furthermore, nail fungus can...
by Staff SanovaDermatology | Jul 1, 2015 | Fungus/Ringworm, Nails, Infections, Treatments, Feet
Do you struggling with thick or discolored toenails? Are your nails cracked, brittle or loose? This may be a sign that you have a toenail fungus. Onychomycosis, the medical term for toenail fungus, is a common and often uncomfortable condition that can affect both...
by Staff SanovaDermatology | Jun 23, 2015 | Eczema, Warts, Skin Lesions, Infections, Bumps, Treatments, Genital Lesions, Cryotherapy, Itching, Skin, Hands, Body
Molluscum are a small pearly or flesh colored bumps with depressed centers that appear on the skin. They arise from an infection with the Molluscum Contagiosum Pox Virus. “These bumps can appear in groups over the body, or can be singular and solitary,”...
by Staff SanovaDermatology | May 25, 2015 | Acne, Skin Care, Eczema, Beauty Tips, DIY Skin Health, Warts, Infections, Wrinkles, Wound Care
Many home remedies found on websites like Pinterest suggest Apple Cider Vinegar can clear up a dull complexion. But can this kitchen staple really offer your skin the rejuvenation that it deserves? What Can Apple Cider Vinegar Do For Your Skin? “Apple Cider...