If you have a wart, it might help you to know that, while they might be a bit embarrassing, they’re common. In fact, about 10% of the population has at least one wart. Fortunately, they’re responsive to treatment — as long as you begin treatment early and follow your doctor’s...
Botox® is a well-loved cosmetic product for a good reason. It effectively minimizes the appearance of wrinkles across the forehead, between the eyebrows, and the outer corners of the eyes. However, Botox can’t help with lost facial volume, age spots, acne scars, or deep laugh lines that bracket the corners...
Does the face you see in the mirror look old to you? That doesn’t have to be the case! Your facial skin is exposed to various stresses, such as frequent damaging rays from the sun. This causes your face to be one of the first places where signs of age...
Your skin is your largest organ. It protects the rest of your body from the environment around you, but that means it's uniquely susceptible to damage and irritation. Millions of Americans have skin conditions that cause visible redness, unevenness, or other irregularities. Skin problems can range from a mild inconvenience...
There are plenty of traditional facials for those looking to improve their complexion, but technology like IPL therapy has opened the door for newer, more effective skin treatments. Photofacials use light to penetrate the deeper layers of your skin, allowing them to reach problems that typical facials cannot touch. With...
Having a skin biopsy might sound kind of scary. But actually, it’s a simple, straightforward test that takes just a few minutes to perform. As leading dermatology practice with offices in Mesa, Sun City, Casa Grande, Gold Canyon, and Chandler, Arizona, A to Z Dermatology uses state-of-the-art methods for skin biopsies, taking tiny samples of...
Almost all adults have moles. In most cases, these moles are harmless. However, new or changing moles are signs of melanoma, a fast-growing and deadly form of skin cancer. How do you know the difference between a harmless mole and a cancerous one? The ABCDE method. At A to Z Dermatology of Mesa, Sun...
It’s one of the most frustrating parts of dealing with acne — even after you get breakouts under control, you may still have to deal with scarring. Maybe you haven’t had severe acne since your teens, but your skin is still pockmarked with reminders of your bad skin days. We’re here to...
You no longer have to be bothered by wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, or dull, droopy, aging skin. You can improve your appearance without surgery and with little — if any — downtime thanks to safe and minimally invasive cosmetic treatments. The team of skin experts at A to Z Dermatology offer a variety...
We’ve all got scars. Many of us even have stories that go with our scars. You might think they’re cool, or you might want to get rid of them. At some level, we all know that a scar is a result of an injury to our body. Digging a little...
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, and it’s never too early to take steps to protect your skin. While new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed every year, it’s important to raise awareness of the dangers of skin cancer so that you know...
If you have discolored spots on your skin, it’s likely due to a condition known as hyperpigmentation. This causes some areas on your skin to darken more than others. Hyperpigmentation can easily leave you feeling self-conscious — but chemical peels may be your answer. At A to Z Dermatology, with offices in Sun...
Acne can be frustrating, painful, embarrassing, and long-lasting. It can pop up in your teen years, go away, then resurface later in life due to hormonal imbalances. Even once your skin is clear, scars can leave their mark. At A to Z Dermatology, with offices in Mesa, Sun City, Casa...
Here in sunny Arizona, skin cancer is all too common, with over 3,100 new cases being diagnosed last year alone. But even though one in five American adults develop skin cancer in their lifetime, and two Americans die of skin cancer every hour, early detection and today’s modern treatments help...
No matter where it grows on your body, having a wart is an undeniable inconvenience. Placing pressure on the wart or jostling it can cause pain, and you have to be careful about what you touch and wash your hands often to avoid spreading the viral growths. Beyond that, warts...
Scarring can happen anywhere on or in your body. Unattractive though it may be, scarring serves an important purpose in protecting your body. Once a scar forms, your skin heals, but it’s understandable if you’re not enjoying the evidence of the original injury. Our warm and compassionate medical professionals at...
Some say age is just a number, and you’re only as old as you feel, but if your face is lined, wrinkled, and saggy, it’s tough to hide your real age. Like many people, you may have turned to jars of cream to fix the issue, only to be disappointed....
You should know two things about skin cancer: It’s very common — about one in five Americans will develop it by age 70 — and it’s highly treatable. With the latest treatment options available today, most people can continue on to lead healthy lives after a skin cancer diagnosis. Here at...
Skin rashes are a common ailment. You’re not sure how yours got started, but it’s itching and bothering you. Our board-certified dermatologists at A to Z Dermatology, with locations in Mesa, Sun City, Casas Grande, Gold Canyon, and Chandler, Arizona, are the professionals to see if you have a skin...
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
If the signs of aging are written all over your face, and you're unhappy with how you look, you might be a candidate for Botox® therapy. Botox injections work quickly on facial wrinkles to boost your self-confidence and your satisfaction with your appearance. At A to Z Dermatology, the skilled...