At Skin Specialists of Allen/Addison, we have been performing PRP therapy as a proactive therapeutic option for male and female patients experiencing hair loss. PRP is an exciting non-surgical therapeutic option for patients who require stimulation of hair growth for hair loss conditions. Recent scientific research and technology provide the medical community with new understandings…

Vitiligo is a disease that causes loss of skin color in patches. The discolored areas usually get bigger with time. The condition can affect the skin on any part of the body. It can also affect hair and the inside of the mouth.

Acne is a common disorder that causes whiteheads, blackheads and cysts on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. The cause of acne is often multi-factorial – resulting from a combination of hormones, bacteria, oil gland activity, and plugged hair follicles. Having an occasional acne pimple or cyst is normal for most people and can…

Birthmarks are caused by an overgrowth of superficial blood vessels or pigment cells. Different types of birthmarks include: Port wine stains are red to purple discolorations on the skin caused by swollen blood vessels. They may be removed with laser therapy. Hemangiomas or strawberry marks are flat red marks that appear in the first weeks…