Why Do Periungual Warts Around the Fingernail Need Multiple Cryotherapy Treatments to Clear?
A 59-year-old patient returned to Village Dermatology in Houston for follow-up care of a fingernail wart. Learn how our Katy and Houston dermatologists perform liquid nitrogen cryotherapy for persistent verruca vulgaris.
Why Is There a Dark Stripe Down My 5-Year-Old’s Thumbnail?
A 5-year-old patient visited Village Dermatology in Houston to evaluate a dark stripe on his thumbnail. Learn how our Katy and Houston dermatologists diagnose longitudinal melanonychia in children and monitor nail health.
Why Does My Itchy Red Facial Rash Keep Coming Back After Using Over-the-Counter Creams?
A 44-year-old patient visited Village Dermatology in Houston with a recurring itchy red chin rash present for 3 years. Learn how our Katy and Houston dermatologists diagnose and treat allergic contact dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis.
Why Is My 10-Year-Old Developing White, Depigmented Patches on Her Knees, Arms, and Thighs?
A 10-year-old patient visited Village Dermatology in Houston with spreading white patches on her knees, arms, and face. Learn how our Katy and Houston dermatologists treat pediatric vitiligo with tacrolimus, topical steroids, and phototherapy.
Why Should I Get a Dark Spot on My Thigh Removed and Biopsied After Having It for Years?
A 23-year-old patient visited Village Dermatology in Houston to evaluate a dark spot on her thigh present for 4 years. Learn how our Katy and Houston dermatologists perform surgical shave removals, suture repairs, and pathology testing.
How Can I Keep My Severe Psoriasis Under Control When Moving to a New Dermatologist?
A 68-year-old patient visited Village Dermatology in Houston to transfer his chronic psoriasis care and Skyrizi injections. Learn how our Katy and Houston dermatologists manage advanced biologic therapies, safety monitoring, and plaque psoriasis clearance.
Why Do I Have an Itchy, Red Rash Around My Mouth and Lips That Won't Go Away?
A 20-year-old patient visited Village Dermatology in Houston struggling with an itchy red rash around her lips and nose. Learn how our Katy and Houston dermatologists treat perioral dermatitis with Elidel cream and gentle skincare.
Why Is There a Growing, Non-Healing Spot on My Cheek That Won't Go Away?
An 86-year-old patient visited Village Dermatology in Houston to evaluate a non-healing cheek spot present for years. Learn how our Katy and Houston dermatologists perform diagnostic shave biopsies to rule out basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma.
Why Do I Have Yellowish, Bumpy Spots on My Face and Neck That Won't Go Away?
A 46-year-old patient visited Village Dermatology in Houston to treat persistent yellowish face and neck bumps. Learn how our Katy and Houston dermatologists perform cosmetic electrodesiccation for instant sebaceous hyperplasia removal.
How Can I Safely Remove a Firm, Growing Cyst from My Scalp?
A 39-year-old patient visited Village Dermatology in Houston for surgical removal of a firm pilar cyst on her scalp. Learn how our Katy and Houston dermatologists perform in-office cyst excisions with minimal scarring and quick recovery.
Why Is There a Growing, Dark Bump Near the Bridge of My Nose and Eyelid?
A 25-year-old patient visited Village Dermatology in Houston worried about a growing, darkening bump near her nose and eyelid. Learn how our Katy and Houston dermatologists differentiate epidermal inclusion cysts from acne and offer safe removal options.
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.