A 32-year-old man developed a widespread red, itchy, burning rash across his neck, chest, abdomen, back, and arms. Because the findings could represent contact dermatitis or psoriasis, Village Dermatology performed a punch biopsy and started anti-inflammatory treatment while awaiting results.

A 32-year-old woman visited Village Dermatology for evaluation of longstanding moles and skin lesions. Her comprehensive examination found no signs of malignancy and identified benign nevi, lentigines, seborrheic keratoses, cherry angiomas, and an intradermal nevus. Learn what changes patients should monitor between skin checks.

A 24-year-old woman had persistent acne on her face, back, and shoulders with scarring for two years. Learn why she elected to pursue isotretinoin, what happens during the initial Accutane consultation, and why pregnancy testing and laboratory monitoring are required.

A 53-year-old man had a persistent red, bumpy rash on his arms and hand for years despite previous triamcinolone treatment. Learn how follicular eczema can occur without significant itching and how dermatologists treat stubborn cases in Houston and Katy, Texas.

A 28-year-old woman with blackheads, cystic acne, discoloration, and previously elevated testosterone started a combination acne regimen with spironolactone, tretinoin, and clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide. Learn how adult hormonal acne is treated at Village Dermatology in Houston and Katy, Texas.

A 35-year-old woman experienced persistent hair thinning after giving birth. Learn how postpartum telogen effluvium can cause diffuse shedding, how female pattern hair loss may also contribute, and which treatments can be considered at Village Dermatology in Houston and Katy, Texas.

A 52-year-old woman developed a month-long itchy, bumpy rash on her arm and a separate rash on her abdomen. Learn why Village Dermatology suspected eczematous dermatitis or allergic contact dermatitis and when patch testing may help identify recurring rash triggers.

A 15-year-old girl developed cystic facial acne, pigmentation, and scarring despite tretinoin and benzoyl peroxide. Learn why she elected to begin the Accutane process and what families should know about the required pregnancy testing, monitoring, and monthly visits.

A 22-year-old woman thought her chronic itchy, flaky scalp was psoriasis, but her examination favored seborrheic dermatitis. Learn how Village Dermatology approached her scalp inflammation, facial rash, hand dermatitis, and concurrent patterned hair thinning.

A 5-year-old boy developed a persistent red, bumpy rash around his mouth that did not improve with hydrocortisone. Learn how dermatologists distinguish between impetigo, perioral dermatitis, and other childhood facial rashes at Village Dermatology in Houston and Katy, Texas.

A 37-year-old woman continued to experience hair shedding despite oral minoxidil and had a history of recent surgery, perimenopause, and hormone replacement therapy. Learn how Village Dermatology diagnosed androgenetic alopecia with underlying telogen effluvium and added finasteride to her treatment plan.

A 32-year-old woman with a family history of non-melanoma skin cancer underwent a comprehensive skin examination at Village Dermatology. No suspicious lesions were found, one benign mole was photographed for monitoring, and several contagious hand warts were treated with liquid nitrogen.

A new or changing growth on the breast can look concerning, but many skin lesions are benign. Learn how a full-body skin exam at Village Dermatology can evaluate suspicious spots, moles, seborrheic keratoses, sun spots, and other growths while screening for signs of skin cancer in Houston and Katy, Texas.

A 33-year-old man had a persistent rash across his chest, abdomen, and back for about a year. A positive KOH test confirmed tinea versicolor. Learn how Village Dermatology diagnoses and treats this recurring yeast-related skin condition in Houston and Katy, Texas.

A 37-year-old man had a stubborn heel wart that persisted despite OTC freezing, duct tape and previous cantharidin treatment. Learn how Village Dermatology treated the plantar wart with liquid nitrogen cryotherapy and when persistent warts should be evaluated by a dermatologist in Houston or Katy, Texas.

A 17-year-old patient visited Village Dermatology in Houston for persistent facial acne. Learn how our Katy and Houston dermatologists evaluate spironolactone vs. Accutane (isotretinoin), iPLEDGE requirements, and lab monitoring for clear skin.

A 13-year-old patient visited Village Dermatology in Houston for an itchy scalp and stretch marks on her hips. Learn how our Katy and Houston dermatologists treat seborrheic dermatitis with ketoconazole shampoo and striae distensae with prescription tretinoin.

A 27-year-old patient visited Village Dermatology in Houston for inner thigh dark spots, stubborn dandruff, and chin hair. Learn how our Katy and Houston dermatologists treat friction hyperpigmentation, seborrheic dermatitis, and hirsutism.

A 40-year-old patient visited Village Dermatology in Houston with thick, scaly buildup on his scalp. Learn how our Katy and Houston dermatologists diagnose pityriasis amiantacea and seborrheic dermatitis with targeted prescription scalp oils and shampoos.

A 61-year-old patient visited Village Dermatology in Houston for stubborn facial dark spots. Learn how our Katy and Houston dermatologists treat melasma with compounded prescription hydroquinone and cosmetic shave biopsies.