Should I Get a Full Body Skin Exam if I Notice New Spots on My Back and Arms?
A 73-year-old patient visited Village Dermatology in Houston for a full body skin exam after noticing new spots. Learn how our board-certified dermatologists detect precancerous actinic keratosis, perform biopsies, and deliver top skin care in Katy and Houston, TX.
Why Is My Face Red, Itchy, and Peeling Months After My Steroid Injection?
A 71-year-old patient mistook her itchy, peeling facial rash for steroid flushing until visiting Village Dermatology in Houston. Learn how our board-certified dermatologists diagnose and treat seborrheic dermatitis in Katy and Houston, TX.
I Finished Accutane—Why Am I Still Breaking Out? Understanding Hormonal Acne After Isotretinoin
A 20-year-old woman continued to experience jawline acne after completing a full course of Accutane. Learn why hormonal acne can persist after isotretinoin, how tretinoin and birth control help maintain clear skin, and what treatment options are available at Village Dermatology in Houston and Katy, Texas.
Persistent Groin Rash Despite Nystatin? It May Be Intertrigo, Not Just a Yeast Infection
A 75-year-old woman developed a chronic groin and buttock rash that persisted despite nystatin treatment. Learn how dermatologists diagnose intertrigo, why barrier creams are essential, and when a medication-related rash should be evaluated at Village Dermatology in Houston and Katy, Texas.
Painful Raised Scar After an Injury? How Steroid Injections Can Help Hypertrophic Scars
A 58-year-old woman sought treatment for a raised shoulder scar and chronic flaky ears. Learn how intralesional Kenalog injections, silicone scar sheets, and updated treatment for seborrheic dermatitis can improve symptoms at Village Dermatology in Houston and Katy, Texas.
Pimples on the Buttocks and Groin? It May Not Be Acne: Understanding Folliculitis
A 44-year-old woman developed persistent bumps on the buttocks and groin that were initially treated as a fungal infection. Learn how dermatologists diagnosed folliculitis, why the treatment changed, and how Village Dermatology helps patients in Houston and Katy, Texas.
Multiple Infantile Hemangiomas in a Baby: Why Did Our Dermatologist Recommend a Liver Ultrasound?
A 9-month-old infant presented with multiple infantile hemangiomas on the back, buttock, and toe. Learn why a liver ultrasound may be recommended, when treatment is needed, and how pediatric dermatologists in Houston and Katy, Texas evaluate these common vascular birthmarks.
Why Am I Still Getting Pimples During Month 3 of Accutane? A Houston Dermatologist Explains
A 19-year-old patient continued improving during month three of Accutane despite experiencing a few new breakouts. Learn why occasional acne during isotretinoin treatment is normal, how monthly monitoring keeps treatment safe, and what to expect from acne care at Village Dermatology in Houston and Katy, Texas.
"I'm Two Months Into Accutane and I'm Still Getting Pimples—Is My Treatment Actually Working?"
A 29-year-old man developed significant hair shedding after losing 25 pounds. Learn how rapid weight loss can trigger telogen effluvium while revealing underlying male pattern hair loss, and discover effective treatment options at Village Dermatology in Katy and Houston, Texas.
"I Lost 25 Pounds and Now My Hair Is Falling Out—Is the Weight Loss to Blame?"
A 22-year-old man continued to experience a few breakouts during his second month of Accutane while showing overall improvement. Learn why early breakouts are common, why monthly blood tests matter, and what to expect from isotretinoin treatment at Village Dermatology in Katy and Houston, Texas.
"I Have a Soft Lump on My Temple That's Been There for Years—Do I Need to Have It Removed?"
A 19-year-old man sought evaluation for a soft, painless lump on his temple. Learn how dermatologists diagnose epidermal inclusion cysts, lipomas, and dermoid cysts, and when surgical removal is recommended at Village Dermatology in Katy and Houston, Texas.
"My Toddler Has Little Bumps That Keep Spreading—Are They Molluscum Contagiosum?"
A 3-year-old girl developed spreading molluscum contagiosum involving the trunk, thighs, and abdomen. Learn how dermatologists diagnose and safely treat molluscum with Cantharone® Plus at Village Dermatology in Katy and Houston, Texas.
"I Thought I Had Eczema—Why Is My Dermatologist Treating Me for Scabies Instead?"
A 43-year-old woman developed a persistent rash that didn't improve with steroid cream. Learn how scabies can mimic eczema, when dermatologists suspect a mite infestation, and what treatment involves at Village Dermatology in Katy and Houston, Texas.
"I've Been Using Rogaine for Years and My Hair Is Still Thinning—What Are My Next Options?"
A 39-year-old woman with female pattern hair loss learned about today's most advanced treatment options beyond topical minoxidil, including oral minoxidil, PRP, Alma TED™, and regenerative hair restoration therapies at Village Dermatology in Katy and Houston, Texas.
"Why Is My Acne Mostly on My Chin? Could My Hormones Be Causing It?"
A 19-year-old woman sought treatment for persistent chin acne that had been present for years. Learn how topical tretinoin and hormonal therapy with Yaz® can help manage adult female acne at Village Dermatology in Katy and Houston, Texas.
"My Forehead Has New Brown Spots, Red Dots, and Rough Bumps—Should I Be Worried About Skin Cancer?"
A 73-year-old man underwent a full-body skin examination that revealed benign moles, seborrheic keratoses, cherry angiomas, lentigines, and venous stasis. Learn why annual skin cancer screenings are essential for adults in Katy and Houston, Texas.
"I've Already Had My Pre-Cancerous Spots Frozen Off—Why Does My Dermatologist Recommend Blue Light Therapy Now?"
A 77-year-old patient learns why photodynamic therapy (PDT) with Ameluz® can be more effective than repeated cryotherapy for widespread actinic keratoses. Discover how Village Dermatology in Katy and Houston treats precancerous sun damage before it progresses to skin cancer.
"I Have a History of Atypical Moles—Why Did My Dermatologist Just Biopsy a Bright Red Spot Instead?"
A 58-year-old patient with a history of atypical nevi visited Village Dermatology for a routine check, resulting in a shave biopsy of a suspicious red spot on her arm. Read our latest blog post to see why checking non-brown spots is critical to your health.
"Why Are My Lips Constantly Red, Peeling, and Burning No Matter How Much Lip Balm I Apply?"
A 51-year-old patient came to Village Dermatology with a severe, peeling lip rash that wouldn't heal. Discover how our Houston and Katy skin care specialists diagnosed allergic contact dermatitis, initiated a non-steroidal treatment plan, and used patch testing to find the root cause.
"Could My Cancer Treatment Be Causing This Severe, Stubborn Adult Acne?"
A 67-year-old male patient visited Village Dermatology to treat severe facial acne while undergoing oncology care. Discover how our Houston and Katy skin care specialists adjusted his Isotretinoin treatment to achieve clear skin without interfering with his medical treatments.