Fort Worth Dermatology Center

Wishing you the happiest of holidays. Our office will be closed until Monday, January 3rd to allow our staff some much needed quality time with loved ones. Thank you for another wonderful year and we look forward to seeing you in 2022!

THIS IS H•U•G•E! 🙌🏼 All our products are 30% off during the whole month of May! Perfect timing for Mother’s Day gifts and for stocking up for the summer. 🔆 This includes ALL products we carry— sunscreens, cleansers, Vitamin C serums, retinol creams, and more! RUN, don’t walk to our office to purchase—this is a great deal! 🌟

Here are some ways to make the most out of your acne visit!

Clinic will be OPEN this Thursday, February 18th and Friday, February 19th with limited hours. We are working to reschedule all appointments from this week as soon as possible. “Make-up” clinic dates will be offered when we can best accommodate patients.

If you can safely make it to your appointment, we will be delighted to see you! Until then, know that we are thinking of you and praying for your warmth and safety. 🤍

We have made the decision to close clinic tomorrow and Wednesday to ensure the safety of our staff and patients. Many of our staff are still without power. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. We are hoping to plan a few make-up clinic days to accommodate patients previously scheduled. We appreciate your understanding and patience!

We have decided to close clinic Monday, February 15th. Scheduled patients will be notified by text or email today to reschedule their appointment. We will continue to monitor the weather conditions closely and will keep you updated on any other schedule changes this week.

❄️ We hope you stay warm and safe! ❄️

Hi y’all-- wanted to share these AMAZING before & after pics of my sweet patient with melasma and sun spots. HUGE improvement with my favorite prescription-strength compounded lightening cream + sunscreen + strict sun protection. No lasers, no chemical peels (although those can be very beneficial).

**I know the lighting and angles are a little off. We don't have a fancy camera set up in our office—these photos are taken from our clinic iPads— but you can definitely appreciate the improvement! 🤩

**Photos posted with patient permission. DO NOT SHARE PHOTOS.

Our office will be closed this week to allow our staff some quality time with their loved ones. We will re-open on Monday, December 28th. Sending you all a huge hug from all of us at Fort Worth Dermatology Center. 🎄

P A T C H * T E S T I N G⠀
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▫️What is it?▫️⠀
🔹A very useful test to apply when we suspect that a rash is caused by something coming into contact with your skin (an allergic contact dermatitis, or ACD).⠀
🔹Getting a rash to poison ivy or nickel are examples of common ACDs.⠀
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🔹Not at all! This is NOT the same as allergy prick testing (which tests for reactions to pollen, mold, dust mites, etc), typically performed by allergists. ⠀
🔹In PATCH testing, which is commonly used in dermatology, small STICKERS are placed on your back to see which allergens you may have reactions to (see next photos for a visual). ⠀
🔹In my office, we use the NAC-80 Series which tests you for EIGHTY of the most common allergens. ⠀
🔹Common allergens include nickel, cobalt, fragrance, preservatives (commonly found in cosmetics, personal products such as shampoo, or even clothing). ⠀
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▫️What to expect?▫️⠀
🔹Patches get placed on your back on Monday. ⠀
🔹On Wednesday, you return to clinic and we remove the patches and do an initial “read” to check for any reactions (redness/inflammation corresponding to the allergen).⠀
🔹On Friday, you return for the FINAL read. We go through your positive reactions, give you information on each of them, and advise you on what allergens to check for and AVOID. Feel free to bring the products you use at home so we can check!⠀
*You cannot get your back or the patches wet during this 5 day process* This is often the hardest part!⠀
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▫️Is it covered by insurance?⠀
🔹Usually, yes!⠀
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🔹Not everyone with a rash has an allergic contact dermatitis and patch testing does not always reveal positives. With a thorough history and physical, a board-certified dermatologist will let you know if we think patch testing would be useful!

Giveaway closed— winners have been contacted through Instagram. Thanks to all who participated!!
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To celebrate in the midst of these crazy , I’m doing a giveaway to honor the special teachers in your lives. We all know they have been working SO HARD! 🙌🏼 Tag a friend, family member, colleague, etc, as long as they are a teacher/educator! ⠀
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🍎You AND the teacher you tag will BOTH receive a ☕️ Starbucks gift card, one of my favorite daily sunscreens—Elta MD UV Daily, AND the Elta MD foaming cleanser. 💯⠀
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📝All you have to do is:⠀
1️⃣Like this post⠀
2️⃣Follow ⠀
3️⃣Tag your favorite teachers. Tag AS MANY as you’d like... one line per entry! ⠀
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📚Winner will be announced Monday, October 5th! (Also, how is it already October?!)⠀
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This giveaway is in no way sponsored by instagram. Winner must be 18+. Shipping to US only.

A good Vitamin C serum should hold its place in your anti-aging skin care routine.⠀
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🍋Vitamin C is a potent anti-oxidant—helps with aging skin and dark spots (brightens complexion)⠀
🍋Also helps stimulate collagen in the skin (👋hello youthful looking skin)⠀
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✴️Make sure your Vitamin C is kept in a dark container as it gets oxidized and will lose its effect if exposed to light⠀
✴️Concentration: should be at least 10-30% Vitamin C⠀
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❇️By far, the most popular serum is CE Ferrulic by . It has added Vitamin E and ferulic acid to help Vitamin C work even better. It’s a splurge item but worth it. Formulation and quality of Vitamin C is super important.⠀
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❇️If you have more sensitive skin that is prone to acne or if you have more oily skin, I really like Phloretin CF by . (This is what I personally use.)⠀
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🔷Apply 3-4 drops to your face & neck every morning after washing your face (then apply moisturizer/sunscreen).⠀
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🟪A good OTC option is the Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum. It has a lower concentration of Vitamin C (or L-ascorbic acid) but is a great gentle option. Other OTC products I’ve tried have a grainy texture or don’t rub in quite as nicely. I always try products out myself before recommending to you all!⠀
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💟Sunscreen. Retinoid. Vitamin C. Use these three things every day and your future self will thank you!

Where you train for residency is so important. I am (obviously) biased, but I had the VERY BEST training at UT Southwestern in Dallas. Check out this recent feature by regarding my advice for picking a dermatology residency. Please share with anyone you may know going through the residency application process!⠀
🌟📚For those who aren’t familiar with the path it takes: College—> Medical school (4 yrs) —> Internship (1 yr)—> Dermatology Residency (3 yrs) 🖊👩🏻‍⚕️

Perioral dermatitis. I have seen SO much of this rash lately.

▫️What is it?
-a common rash with lots of small red bumps or pustules (pus bumps) around the mouth, nose, and sometimes around the eyes
-can itch, sting, burn, or have no symptoms at all

▫️What causes it?
-using topical steroids (ie cortisone cream) on the face, intranasal steroids, or inhaled corticosteroids
-using occlusive creams or certain facial products
-hormonal changes

▫️Two things that can exacerbate this rash:
STRESS 😫 and increased heat/moisture (MASK WEARING) 😷

▫️How to treat
-reduce stress (ha! Jk, who ISN’T more stressed these days?) 😅
-if using topical steroid creams on the face, SLOWLY reduce usage, then stop; abruptly stopping steroid creams may actually cause the rash to flare
-if using a heavy, occlusive face product, switch to something non-comedogenic for sensitive skin
-a prescription cream (ie triple rosacea cream—> my favorite treatment for this, or other topical prescription creams)
-a short course of oral antibiotics may be needed to clear the rash

▫️What to expect:
-the rash should clear with treatment BUT this rash can recur… hopefully it resolves once and for all 🙌🏼 but maintenance treatment is often required

📷: Photo is from DermNet but I could’ve taken a picture of one of the dozen patients I’ve seen just THIS WEEK with perioral dermatitis!

❗️NOT an excuse to not wear a mask. Wear a mask! We can fix the rash. 👍🏼

Swipe to see which lesions were skin cancer 👀➡️⠀
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✅Take home points:⠀
1. Sun damage is CUMULATIVE. This patient wasn’t expecting skin cancer because she hadn’t had any sun exposure in recent years, only sun exposure in her younger years.⠀
2. Not as common, but skin cancer does occur in Asian, Hispanic, and Black patients.⠀
3. This patient was most worried about the growth on her forehead, which turned out benign. I spotted other concerning lesions which turned out to be cancerous. This is why it’s so important to have a full body skin exam by a board certified dermatologist. 👩🏻‍⚕️We often spot cancerous lesions you may not even have noticed. We are trained to find skin cancers in ALL skin types so they can be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible!⠀
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Posted with patient permission.

Do you have these little bumps on your feet? 👀👣

I see LOTS of molluscum contagiosum all year, but seems I see MORE during the summertime/right after summer.⠀
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▫️What are molluscum?⠀
-small, generally painless, skin colored or light pink bumps that range from the size of a pinhead to a pencil eraser⠀
-can be found anywhere on the body but often on the face, neck, arms, or buttocks in children⠀
-caused by a virus called the poxvirus⠀
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▫️How are they spread?⠀
-usually by direct skin-to-skin contact (SO common, it’s often difficult to know exactly where your kid got them)⠀
-try not to pick/scratch them off as they can spread⠀
-swimming pools have been associated with infection (probably why I see more during/shortly after the summer!)⠀
-wet skin makes it easier for molluscum to spread⠀
-💡Tip—>have your kids change out of their bathing suits SOON after getting out of the pool⠀
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▫️What about treatment?⠀
-in many cases, molluscum will go away on their own within 2 years, so you can just watch and wait!⠀
-BUT, if left alone, molluscum can spread from having only a few to more than 100!⠀
-if you notice more than 5-10, I would treat, as molluscum can leave small scars and discoloration (even with or without treatment)⠀
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▫️How do I treat?⠀
-keeping skin moisturized is SUPER IMPORTANT—maintaining the skin’s "barrier protection" prevents molluscum from spreading ⠀
-understand that multiple treatments are often required— molluscum can be quite stubborn!⠀
-treatment methods commonly used: ❄️ liquid nitrogen (aka freezing the bumps), 🧴topical creams, 💊oral pills (which can help “boost” the immune system to fight the molluscum), 🧰curetting them off with a special tool⠀
-I often freeze using a cotton tip— I explain to kids that it feels SUPER cold like 🍦ice cream, but it can sting a little. If they can TRY to stay still, they get to see a special “magic trick” afterwards 🎩🐰😉⠀
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▫️Other notes:⠀
-Kids with eczema are MORE susceptible to molluscum and may have more lesions than kids without eczema. We may even focus on treating the eczema BEFORE we treat the molluscum—it’s that important⠀
-Molluscum can become inflamed (red & swollen)—> this is usually a GOOD sign that the body‘s trying to get rid of them!

Talking about one of my favorite (and most frequently prescribed) medications today! Retinoids/Retinols can do so much for your skin. Here are ones I prescribe/recommend most often:⠀
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Retinoids: ⠀
-Retin-A⠀
-EpiDuo Forte⠀
-tretinoin⠀
-Differin—>this used to require a prescription but is now available OTC⠀
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Retinols: Here are a few options!⠀
-Revision Skincare Retinol Complete (available for purchase in-office)⠀
-RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream⠀
-Cerave Retinol Resurfacing Serum⠀
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PLEASE NOTE: Retinoids/Retinol are not safe during pregnancy. As for use while breastfeeding, there have not been any studies. However, since so little gets absorbed systemically through the skin, it is *probably* safe. I used a retinoid while breastfeeding, but if you are more cautious, just hold off until you’re done!⠀
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If you know me, you know that my skin care regimen is pretty basic. Anti-aging skin care can be simple and does NOT have to break the bank to be effective. I emphasize 3️⃣ products because they have the most RESEARCH-BASED EVIDENCE showing that they help prevent skin aging and sun damage:⠀
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1️⃣ Sunscreen (I know it seems basic/boring but it is fundamental)⠀
2️⃣ Topical retinoid or retinol (retinOIDs such as Retin-A require a prescription; retinOLs do not, but are not as “strong”)⠀
3️⃣ Vitamin C serum (often a bit more pricey, but WORTH the splurge for a good one)⠀
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These 3 items are where you want to spend your $$. Find products that you LOVE and that you will use EVERY DAY. I will share specific products I recommend & use in the future.⠀
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As for everything else (ie face washes, moisturizing lotions, etc), if you have an expensive product that makes your skin feel luxurious and you love it, go for it! Otherwise, find a simple product with simple ingredients and don’t feel bad about it. This is where you can save your money.⠀
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That’s right! We have resumed seeing patients in clinic. We have been working hard to prioritize patients whose appointments were rescheduled and we have implemented new policies/protocols to help keep everyone safe!⠀
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I look forward to seeing all of your friendly faces in clinic. You have surely been missed!⠀
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Call the office at 817-292-3376 to schedule your next visit.

GIVEAWAY ALERT: It’s a beautiful, sunny day here in Fort Worth and we want to spread some JOY! How about a special treat to spruce up your skincare regimen as you ?⠀
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🌟Pamper your skin with this Black Mask and Cleansing Lotion.⠀
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To enter, all you have to do is:⠀
1️⃣ Follow ⠀
2️⃣ Like this post⠀
3️⃣ Tag a friend! One friend per comment and each comment is a separate entry. Tag AS MANY friends as you’d like!⠀
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Winner will be announced Monday, April 20th and notified via DM. Good luck! 🤗.⠀
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This giveaway is in no way sponsored by Instagram or . Winner must be 18+. Shipping to US only.

GIVEAWAY ALERT: It’s a beautiful, sunny day here in Fort Worth and we’d like to spread some JOY! How about a special treat to spruce up your skincare regimen as you ?

🌟Pamper your skin with this Black Mask and Cleansing Lotion.

To enter, all you have to do is:⠀
1️⃣ Follow ⠀
2️⃣ Like this post⠀
3️⃣ Tag a friend! One friend per comment and each comment is a separate entry. Tag AS MANY friends as you’d like!

Winner will be announced Monday, April 20th and notified via DM. Good luck! 🤗.⠀
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This giveaway is in no way sponsored by Instagram or . Winner must be 18+. Shipping to US only.

Three years ago TODAY, we opened our clinic and saw our very first patients at FWDC. Dr. Carroll and I started this practice from scratch. We run things ourselves and our goal is to give our patients the very best care.⠀
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This is a picture of our small crew on opening day. We’re ALL still here (plus a few more wonderful staff who have since joined us 😊).⠀
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We want to thank all of our patients for entrusting us with your care. We truly have THE BEST patients and we are so grateful for you. We have loved getting to know you and your families, your neighbors, your co-workers, your classmates, your friends, etc. Thank you for inviting us into your circle.⠀
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We miss you. We hope to see your smiling faces again real soon. ⠀
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On a lighter note... honored to be recognized among such esteemed doctors in the March issue of 360 West Magazine’s Fort Worth Top Doctors List. 👩🏻‍⚕️ 🌟⠀
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Hope everyone is staying safe!

You can now schedule a virtual appointment with myself (or Dr. Carroll) from the comfort of your own home! 🏡⠀
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▫️All you need is a phone 📱or computer 💻. ⠀
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▫️We are happy to be able to provide you this service so that we can address your skin concerns while still protecting patients and staff by limiting exposure 🦠😷. ⠀
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▫️If you have an issue that you feel may be addressed through a virtual visit, please call our office at ☎️817-292-3376 for details and to get scheduled. ⠀
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▫️Thank you to all of our patients who have been so supportive— we really appreciate it! 😊

Donated our small stock of N95 and surgical masks to an ED in need.⠀
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Please do your part and so we don’t overwhelm those working on the front lines. Our doctors, nurses, first responders, and so many others are working tirelessly during this time. It is as mentally exhausting as it is physical.⠀
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We have all been affected by this pandemic in one way or another. Praying for our entire community and especially those who have lost jobs, those worried about their financial situation, those caring for loved ones, those who are scared, those who are feeling helpless. We are all in this together and we will come out of it stronger than ever. Til then, let’s be kind to one another. ⠀
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Much love, ⠀
Dr. Nguyen

▫️If you have an appointment with us within the next two weeks, you should have already received a call or email regarding the option for a tele-derm visit.⠀
▫️If your appointment is a follow up visit for acne, rosacea, psoriasis, or any other rash, we are happy to put you on our tele-derm schedule. ⠀
▫️These visits will proceed as normal with insurance being billed and co-pays being collected in the same manner as a normal office visit. Our front desk will call you prior to your tele-derm appointment to collect payment.⠀
▫️If you are scheduled for a skin check or concerning skin lesion, we recommend that you reschedule to be seen in clinic after May 1st. This is in your best interest, as it is difficult to closely and accurately assess malignant lesions on a virtual platform. If we are able to see patients in clinic prior to May 1st, we will happily schedule you for a sooner appointment.⠀
▫️For urgent issues that you feel require immediate, in-person evaluation, please call our office and we will do our best to accommodate you. ⠀
▫️We appreciate your patience and understanding as we do our best to respond and adapt to this ever changing situation. @ Fort Worth Dermatology Center

▫️If you have a fever, cough, feel sick, or have recently been near someone with similar symptoms, please call to reschedule your appointment.⠀
▫️Elderly patients, immunocompromised patients, and those with underlying health conditions should reschedule non-urgent visits to reduce possible exposure.⠀
▫️If able, please do not bring guests to your appointment to minimize the number of people in the waiting room.⠀
▫️The lobby and hallway doors will be open so patients do not have to touch door handles.⠀
▫️Hand sanitizer is readily available upon check-in and throughout the clinic.⠀
▫️Sign-in will be verbal.⠀
▫️iPads are wiped down after every single patient.⠀
▫️Magazines have been removed from the waiting room.⠀
▫️We have ALWAYS followed stringent disinfection practices in each exam room, work station, bathroom, common areas, waiting room and will continue to do so.⠀
▫️We will warmly greet you but avoid shaking hands.⠀
▫️We will keep you updated on any changes to our schedule. @ Fort Worth Dermatology Center

How many of you know the heart-breaking cry of a baby with a bad DIAPER RASH? 🤚🏼As a mom of two babies with super sensitive bottoms, I've had my share of experience. Here are my diaper rash tips and favorite products to share with you! 🚼⠀
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♦️PREVENTION is key!⠀
Change those diapers frequently. Stool and urine are very irritating-- minimize the time that stool/urine are contacting the skin.⠀
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♦️Diaper paste--layer it on THICK. Like icing a cake & apply with EVERY diaper change.⠀
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♦️Favorite diaper creams-⠀
-Desitin 40% Max Strength (purple box): I buy 3-4 tubes at a time. Note: this contains fragrance, so if your baby is particularly sensitive, use Triple Paste instead.👇🏼⠀
-Triple Paste: another favorite.⠀
👩🏻‍⚕️If over-the-counter creams are not clearing the rash, I like to prescribe zinc oxide compounded with cholestyramine. Cholestyramine can help bind up bile acids in stool and can really help reduce irritation. *I have used this combination to clear up some of the WORST diaper rashes-- it WORKS.*⠀
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♦️BabyBum Diaper Cream Brush-⠀
-One of my FAVORITE baby products. I had never heard of it before but received it as a baby shower gift and now I use it with every diaper change.⠀
-It keeps your fingers clean--I dislike the feeling of sticky stuff on my hands and diaper paste is really hard to wipe off!⠀
-$7.99 at Target, BuyBuyBaby, or Amazon.⠀
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♦️Baby Wipes-⠀
-Water Wipes- super gentle wipes without a lot of chemicals/ingredients that can irritate the skin.⠀
-You can also skip wipes and use just warm water and a soft washcloth to rinse off (easier said than done).⠀
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♦️Wet, moist skin can be a breeding ground for yeast (can see little red bumps/dots outside the main rash) and bacterial infections (staph, strep). Other rashes such as seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, nutritional deficiencies (rare) can also present in the diaper area. If the rash does not improve, be sure to see your dermatologist/pedi for other recommendations.⠀
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♦️Lastly, give yourself a little grace. It can be so easy to lose track of time. It can literally take just 10 min of my kids sitting on a 💩 diaper for their skin to act up! 🙃

Tag a friend who might find this useful! @ Fort Worth Dermatology Center

DID YOU KNOW that you can REDUCE your risk of skin cancers and pre-cancers by taking a safe, inexpensive, over the counter supplement called niacinamide?⠀
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🔹What is it?⠀
Niacinamide (aka nicatinamide) is a form of Vitamin B3 that can reduce your risk of squamous cell carcinomas, basal cell carcinomas, and actinic keratoses (or "pre-cancers”). It works by enhancing your body’s ability to repair DNA damage from UV exposure.⠀
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🔹Is it safe?⠀
YES! There are no known major side effects. Just don’t confuse this with NIACIN which can cause headaches and flushing.⠀
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🔹Where can I find it?⠀
Niacinamide is widely available and requires no prescription. You can find it on Amazon or at most local drug stores.⠀
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🔹How much should I take?⠀
500 mg TWICE DAILY (as studied in a large, randomized control study published in the New England Journal of Medicine).⠀
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🔹Who should take it?⠀
Anyone with a history of skin cancer, extensive sun damage, or lots of "pre-cancers" (ie your dermatologist is treating you with liquid nitrogen ❄️ every time you see them).⠀
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👩🏻‍⚕️ I recommend this supplement all the time and patients tell me they like it! Comment below 👇 if you're already taking niaciamide or if you're going to give it a try! ⠀
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🔹 Article if you’d like to read in detail: Chen AC, Martin AJ, Choy B, et al. A phase 3 randomized trial of nicotinamide for skin-cancer chemoprevention. N Engl J Med. 2015 Oct 22;373(17):1618-26.

Learning lots at the Maui Derm Conference so I can bring you back the most up-to-date treatments and education for taking care of your skin!

Wishing you all things wonderful this holiday season. Our office will be closed until Monday December 30th to allow our staff some quality time with their loved ones. 🎄

Happy Thanksgiving!
🍂 Our office will close today at 5pm and we will be back on Monday at 8am! 🍂

The cold weather outside + having the heater on inside is already making my skin feel dry!⠀
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🔹Here are my FAVORITE moisturizing creams 🧴 that I recommend to patients every single day. You can find all of these at any Target, Walmart, or local drug store.⠀
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1️⃣Cerave Moisturizing Cream⠀
-thick moisturizing cream without a greasy feeling⠀
-contains ceramides which are building blocks in the skin to help with barrier function (helps lock moisture into your skin) ⠀
-contains hyaluronic acid which helps our skin retain water⠀
-by far my favorite moisturizing cream 🙌-- I personally use it every day and if you've seen me in clinic, chances are I've recommended it to you ⠀
-$12/jar or you can get TWO jars for $20 !⠀
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2️⃣Aveeno Baby Eczema Nighttime Balm⠀
-my go-to for babies and kids with dry skin or eczema⠀
-slightly greasier feel but we rub this on both of our babies every single night after bathing and they don't seem to mind ⠀
-my toddler had mild eczema as a baby and this definitely kept his flares at a minimum ⠀
-$18/jar⠀
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3️⃣Cerave PM Facial Lotion⠀
-in my opinion, this night lotion stands up to any other expensive night cream⠀
-contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, plus niacinamide which has anti-inflammatory properties⠀
-light texture, hydrating, and has a great price point ($13 at Target) 👉that's a winner in my book!⠀
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Of course, this is not sponsored in any way. These are just great products that I am always recommending to my patients. ⠀
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🔹General tips for managing dry skin:⠀
-SHORT showers or baths lasting less than 10-15 min⠀
-LUKEWARM, not hot water⠀
-use a gentle, fragrance-free soap such as Dove Sensitive Skin Bar Soap or glycerin soap (can find at Whole Foods, $2) ⠀
-can limit soap use to "dirtier" areas on the body such as the axilla, groin, and feet ⠀
-pat dry (no need to aggressively dry) and IMMEDIATELY apply a thick, bland moisturizing cream (such as Cerave Cream!)

Basal Cell Carcinomas are the most common type of skin cancer. ⠀
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➡️These are generally very slow growing tumors but if left untreated, they can become quite large or spread beyond the skin (luckily this is very rare).⠀
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➡️Appearance:⠀
-pink, "pearly" or translucent bump⠀
-an open sore that does not heal⠀
-may have raised edges or an ulcer in the center⠀
-may ooze, crust, itch, or bleed⠀
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➡️This patient had a Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma which means it only affects the top layer of skin. As you can see, it doesn't always have the classic features of a regular BCC and can be quite subtle. Using a dermatoscope 🔎 helped me identify this skin cancer. Patients often don't even realize that there's something there! 👀⠀
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➡️Treatment options include:⠀
1️⃣Excision ⠀
2️⃣Electrodessication & Curettage (ED&C) aka "scrape & burn"⠀
3️⃣Topical chemo/immunotherapy⠀
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✅Your dermatologist will be able to discuss different options and help decide which treatment is best for you.⠀
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Who else is loving this cooler weather? 🙋🏻‍♀️⠀
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It’s always a good time to get your skin checked!⠀
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When you have lots of spots, it can be difficult to know what’s fine and what’s not. Using my dermatoscope 🔎, I was able to diagnose a malignant melanoma on this patient’s back. Thankfully, melanomas are not as common as basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas but they act more aggressively and can spread through the blood and lymph nodes. If diagnosed and treated early, there is a great cure rate.⠀
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I often get asked if I can quickly look at a photo to see if a spot is “okay”. This case highlights the fact that pigmented lesions can appear fairly benign on a photo but are actually cancerous.⠀
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It is best to get an IN-PERSON examination where there is good lighting💡and the appropriate tools 🔎.⠀
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Make an appointment with your board certified dermatologist today!⠀
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Posted with patient permission.

Our bodies go through SO MANY changes during pregnancy, including our skin!⠀
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🌟Highlighting a few here:⠀
*⃣Melasma—darkened patches on the forehead, cheeks, or upper lip. Sun protection is KEY. SPF 30+, preferably TINTED to help protect from even INDOOR light. Melasma may improve after 🤰🏻or can be treated postpartum with topical retinoids, hydroquinone, etc.⠀
*⃣Acne & rosacea—a lot of women get to experience a “pregnancy glow” but others may experience the OPPOSITE with worsening acne & rosacea. Use gentle products as your skin may be more sensitive and prone to break outs. There are both over the counter and prescription meds to treat during 🤰🏻but options are limited! Seek advice from your friendly dermatologist 👩🏻‍⚕️for the best treatment for you!⠀
*⃣Varicose veins—that belly adds a lot of pressure to underlying blood vessels. You bet I wear compression stockings during clinic days to help prevent varicose veins. Keeping your legs elevated will also help relieve some of that vascular pressure. While your feet are up, ask for that much needed foot massage while you’re at it.😉⠀
*⃣Striae gravidarum—oh dreaded stretch marks! Belly, buttocks, thighs, breasts—you name it, I’ve got ‘em there. Up to 90% of women get them. They are due to hormones & stretching of the skin PLUS a genetic predisposition (thanks, Mom 😩). Unfortunately, research has not yet shown anything to adequately prevent stretch marks (although I think using a good moisturizer to those common areas wouldn’t hurt!).⠀
*⃣Postpartum hair loss—although your hair may be more full during pregnancy (👋gorgeous locks), starting about 3 months after delivery, many women notice increased hair shedding. This can last for months and can be quite shocking when it seems you are losing fists full of hair. Rest assured, normal hair growth by your child’s 1st birthday is the NORM.⠀
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Lastly, whatever skin changes you may experience, be SO 👏🏼PROUD that you carried and nourished a little 👶 in that body for 9 MONTHS. It's truly such a blessing. Most of these things will improve with time. Until then, MAMAS--wear those marks with PRIDE 👊🏼, and I’ll try my best to do the same!