Author Archives: DermSurgery Associates

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Happy July!

Happy July Everyone! It is pool and sandal weather. For individuals with toenail fungus, this can be an embarrassing time. Here is what you need to know: Prove you have nail fungus. A Dermatologist should always test the nail to make sure it really is fungus. Conditions like psoriasis can also look just like fungus …

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Summer-Ready Underarms with Dr. Riahi!

It sure is hot out there! Don’t let sweat stains get you down! Excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis can be a frustrating and embarrassing condition for many people. Living in the humid environment of Houston doesn’t help! Unfortunately, many people are unable to find treatments that can provide them relief. Options include: Medications that prevent sweating. …

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3 Basic Tips for Treating Acne

Treating acne can be a frustrating experience. Acne is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory condition of pores (pilosebaceous unit). While most people have acne during their teens, some can progress to later in life or even start in adulthood! Dr. Riahi has 3 basic tips for keeping your skin acne free 1. Less is more! Over …

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Spring break is around the corner!

Spring break is around the corner! Childhood sunburns are a major risk factor for skin cancer later in life. Protect yourself and your family by utilizing these 3 easy tips for smart sun protection. 1. Sunscreen: Dr. Riahi Utilize a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or greater. Apply multiple times a day and don’t …

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This Valentines day give the gift of smooth skin!

This Valentines day give the gift of smooth skin! From top quality skin care products to cosmetic procedures, Dr. Riahi has many options that can provide instant results for men and women. Skinpen: This treatment removes wrinkles, dark spots and treats acne scars. Injectables: Botox, Dysport, and Fillers are excellent choices for people looking for …

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Choosing the Best Skin Care Expert

What works and what doesn't From med spas to mall kiosks, there is an endless supply of “experts” out there with ideas about how you should care for your skin. How is a person to know what works, what’s safe and who to trust? Your skin is the largest organ in your body, responsible protecting …

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Fraxel® for the New Year!

New year…new you! Start out the new year with improved skin tone, texture, and radiance. Fraxel is a fractional laser skin resurfacing treatment at our Greater Houston offices that targets signs of aging and skin damage. Do Fraxel lasers really work? Yes. Fraxel is cleared by the FDA for treatment of wrinkles around the eyes, …

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Take the SkinTRUST Society Survey

Dr. Balaraman of DermSurgery Bellaire is excited to share with you the SkinTRUST Society, a new initiative that she founded to empower all consumers. The SkinTRUST Society is the first global standard for non-prescription skin care products. Currently, consumer skin care products are not approved by regulatory authorities, making it impossible to know what’s TRUE, …

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Houston Dermatologists Bring Depth of Experience to Large Network of DermSurgery Associates Clinics Across Houston Area

DermSurgery Associates is a network of highly trained Houston dermatologists offering industry-leading, advanced treatments for a wide range of skin conditions. These highly trained Houston dermatologists and their talented support staff specialize in cosmetic dermatology, adult and pediatric dermatology and skin cancer surgery and treatment. With 11 service locations conveniently located across the Houston-metropolitan area, …

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