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Victoria Dermatologist Doctors for Chemical Peel

Type of Physician: Dermatologist

What is a Dermatologist?

A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars.

Specialty: Dermatology

Common Name: Skin Doctor

Dermatologist Doctors in Victoria *

Frederick F Lykes MD PA
Frederick F Lykes
303 E Airline Rd
Victoria, TX 77901
(361) 575-8203

Gary Forrest Cox MD
Gary Forrest Cox
2705 Hospital Dr
STE 100
Victoria, TX 77901
(361) 574-4700

Roy J Aimone MD
Roy J Aimone
4402 N Laurent St
STE A
Victoria, TX 77901
(361) 578-3549

Ronald J Cochran MD
Ronald J Cochran
1918 W Loop St
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-1800

Melissa Kainer Erwin MD
Melissa Kainer-Erwin
206 W Monseratte St
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-9933

South Texas Skin Cancer Ctr
Richard L DeVillez
1300 3rd St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 882-5560

South Texas Skin Cancer Ctr
Wayne A Fagan
1300 3rd St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 882-5560

Donald L Iden MD
Donald L Iden
4521 S Staples
STE 100
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 993-9363

Carmen C Casas MD
Carmen C Casas
5756 S Staples
STE J-1
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 994-1001

Beverly L Held MD
Beverly L Held
5756 S Staples
STE J-2
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 993-3190

Cathy Cole-Perez MD
Cathy Cole-Perez
5920 Saratoga Blvd
STE 400
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 993-7546

Magnon & Ross MDs
Robert J Magnon
1342 E Walnut
Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 372-1648

Magnon & Ross MDs
Kim M Ross
1342 E Walnut
Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 372-1648

Lone Star State Dermatology Clinic
Jean-Denis Boucher
441 Highway 71 W
STE E
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-5033

Austin Skin Institute
Daniel J Ladd
3101 Hwy 71 East
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 451-0139

Eric Adelman DO PA
Eric Adrien Adelman
1320 Wonder World Dr
STE 108
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-3376

Dermatology & Skin Laser Center
Ana L Rodriguez
1340 Wonder World Dr
STE 2301
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-1411

Walter C Anderson III MD
Walter C Anderson
901A Loop 337
New Braunfels Dermatology
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 625-1786

John Tieman MD
John Tieman
1584 E Common St
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 609-4700

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Chemical Peel

What Conditions Do a Chemical Peel Treat?

Chemical peels are performed on the face, neck or hands. They can be used to:

  • Reduce fine lines under the eyes and around the mouth
  • Treat wrinkles caused by sun damage, aging and hereditary factors
  • Improve the appearance of mild scarring
  • Treat certain types of acne
  • Reduce age spots, freckles and dark patches due to pregnancy or taking birth control pills (melasma)
  • Improve the look and feel of skin that is dull in texture and color

Areas of sun damage, which may contain pre-cancerous keratoses that appear as scaly spots, may improve after chemical peeling. Following treatment, new pre-cancerous lesions are less likely to appear.

However, sags, bulges and more severe wrinkles do not respond well to chemical peels. They may require other kinds of cosmetic surgical procedures, such as carbon dioxide laser resurfacing , a facelift , brow lift , eyelid lift or soft tissue filler (collagen or fat). A dermatologic surgeon can help determine the most appropriate type of treatment for each individual case.

Who Is a Good Candidate For a Chemical Peel?

Generally, fair-skinned and light-haired patients are ideal candidates for chemical peels. Darker skin types may also have good results, depending upon the type of problem being treated.

How Are Chemical Peels Performed?

A chemical peel can be performed in a doctor's office or in a surgery center as an outpatient procedure.

The skin is thoroughly cleansed with an agent that removes excess oils and the eyes and hair are protected. One or more chemical solutions, such as glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid or carbolic acid (phenol), are applied to small areas on the skin. These applications produce a controlled wound, enabling new, regenerated skin to appear./...

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Keratosis Pilaris »

Keratosis pilaris facts

  • Keratosis pilaris is a very common, benign skin disorder.
  • Keratosis pilaris affects 50%-80% of adolescents and 40% of adults.
  • Keratosis pilaris causes numerous small, rough tan or red little bumps around hair follicles on the upper arms, thighs, buttocks, and cheeks.
  • Keratosis pilaris creates the appearance of gooseflesh, goose bumps, or chicken skin.
  • Keratosis pilaris is seen in patients with other dry skin conditions and atopic dermatitis.
  • Keratosis pilaris is not curable, but it may become less noticeable with time.
  • Keratosis pilaris tends to run in families (genetic association).
  • Keratosis pilaris may spontaneously clear without treatment.
  • Keratosis pilaris generally requires ongoing maintenance therapy.
  • Treat keratosis pilaris with daily lubrication, gentle exfoliation, and glycolic or lactic acids.
  • Consider helpful option...

Emergency Contact for Victoria

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Victoria Hospitals *

DeTar Hospital Navarro
506 E San Antonio St
Victoria, TX 77901
(361)575-7441

Triumph Hospital
506 E San Antonio St
Victoria, TX 77901
(361)575-1445

Citizens Medical Center
2701 Hospital Dr
Victoria, TX 77901
(361)573-9181

DeTar Hospital North
101 Medical Dr
Victoria, TX 77904
(361)573-6100

Victoria Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital
102 Medical Dr
Victoria, TX 77904
(361)576-6200

Devereux Victoria Center
120 David Wade Dr
Victoria, TX 77905
(361)575-8271

Jackson HealthCare Center
1013 S Wells St
Edna, TX 77957
(361)782-5241

Memorial Medical Center Port Lavaca
815 N Virginia St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361)552-6713

Cuero Communty Hospital
2550 N Espanade St
Cuero, TX 77954
(361)275-6191

Yoakum Community Hospital
1200 Carl Ramert Dr
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361)293-2321

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