If your cheeks flush at the smallest provocation — a hot afternoon, a glass of red wine, a stressful meeting — and the redness lingers long after the moment has passed, you may be dealing with rosacea rather than simply “sensitive skin.” Rosacea affects an estimated 16 million Americans, and it is routinely mistaken for adult acne, windburn, or a … Read More
Why Am I Breaking Out in My 30s and 40s? The Truth About Adult Acne
If you thought acne was something you left behind in high school, you’re not alone — and you’re not imagining things. Adult acne is one of the fastest-growing reasons patients visit Flower Mound Dermatology, and it affects women especially often, with studies suggesting up to half of women in their 20s and a quarter of women in their 40s experience … Read More
When Should You Worry About a Mole? A Dermatologist’s Guide to the Warning Signs
“Is this mole normal?” It’s one of the most common questions we hear at Flower Mound Dermatology, and it’s one worth asking. Most moles are completely harmless, but melanoma — the most serious form of skin cancer — often begins as a new spot or a change in an existing mole. Here in North Texas, where intense sun exposure is … Read More