There probably aren’t too many people in the country who haven’t heard the warnings about sun exposure. But there are plenty who still aren’t getting the message. Younger people in particular are hard to convince. The damage to their skin from unprotected sun exposure can take years to develop, and by then, the damage is […]
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While texting can make it challenging to keep up with the latest acronyms, when you live in sunny San Antonio it pays to also pay attention to a simple letter series — A, B, C, D, and E. Those five letters are an easy way to remember five steps in identifying growths that could be
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If you live in a climate such as San Antonio where you can find lots of toads, you’ve heard the wives’ tale. Pick up a toad, get a wart. Truth is, you can pick up a toad a day and never get a wart. Or you can get them anywhere on your body, but they
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Eczema is one of those common skin issues that most of us probably think of as not particularly serious, even though over 30 million Americans have some form of it. Eczema can develop anywhere on the body and symptoms can be different from one person to another. The disease can cause: Visibly dry, flaky skin
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Acne is the most common skin problem in the country. If you’re someone who has suffered with the condition, you probably know that it not only affects your appearance, but it can also have a negative impact on your self-esteem and overall happiness. So there probably isn’t anything we could tell you to make you think
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Some of our patients come to us in hopes that we can correct problems that have been created by going to someone who couldn’t offer the proper level of care and expertise. This can often happen with people who choose to have injectable treatments based on being able to save a little money, on the
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There’s nothing like a child’s glorious complexion to make you long for your youth (or an anti-aging treatment, quick), but young skin can also be sensitive and susceptible to irritation that doesn’t go away on its own. That’s when it’s time to call San Antonio dermatologist, Dr. Vivian Bucay. While I’m not a pediatrician, my
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Many of my patients who come into the office concerned about acne breakouts, dark spots, rashes and even wrinkles, are surprised when we discuss the fact that the causes are likely external, not internal. They’re concerned that they may have an infection or hormonal issues when actually, they need to make a few changes when
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What is Dandruff? The itchy head, flaky scalp, patches and bumps of dandruff – almost everyone has experienced one or more of these symptoms occasionally. But continuous bouts of dandruff usually indicate you have an actual skin condition, clinically known as seborrheic dermatitis. You might have tried to treat the itching and flakiness of dandruff
If You’ve Tried Everything but Still Have Dandruff, Read This Read More »
We have more ways than ever to counteract the effects of aging, and many top-performing methods are non-surgical, virtually painless and require little to no downtime. But we also like to remind our patients that you can (and should) take an active roll in helping your skin look it’s very best, before and after treatments.
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