Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Blog

David T. Harvey, MD Mohs Surgeon & Cosmetic Dermatologist Poikiloderma of Civatte refers to the reddish brown discoloration of the neck and chest that occurs in middle aged and fair complected females. 1923 was the first time that poikiloderma was described in the medical literature. This skin condition is due to sun exposure or aging […]

David T. Harvey, MD Mohs Surgeon & Cosmetic Dermatologist The Harvey chalazion clamp was designed by Dr. David Harvey. It reverses the curvature of the traditional chalazion clamp such that the open portion of the clamp is concave rather than convex. The advantages of this modification are to mimic the natural concavity of the upper […]

by David T. Harvey, MD Mohs Surgeon & Cosmetic Dermatologist Rosacea is a skin disorder which can cause flushing and breakouts of the skin. It usually starts with redness on the cheeks and can slowly worsen. Because the changes associate with rosacea are gradual, it may be hard to recognize in its early stages. Unfortunately, […]

David T. Harvey, MD Mohs Surgeon & Cosmetic Dermatologist When discussing earlobe rejuvenation, we must first acknowledge that the earlobes are an important aesthetic feature of the face. Over time, they can tear, hyperpigment and suffer from repeated sun exposure. As one ages, the earlobes elongate, which is cosmetically unattractive. Thankfully we do have some […]

David T. Harvey, MD, FAAD, FACMS Mohs Surgeon & Cosmetic Dermatologist What Is Mohs Surgery? Mohs surgery is an advanced skin cancer treatment that is performed by surgical dermatologists. It is named after the surgeon who first described the procedure, Dr. Frederick Mohs. It has a cure rate of up to 99% for certain tumors. […]

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David T. Harvey, MD Mohs Surgeon & Cosmetic Dermatologist PDT an advanced treatment of the skin that can treat a variety of skin blemishes, skin precancers (AKs) and acne lesions. Laser or light energy is combined with a chemical called aminolevulenic acid (“ALA”) to reduce the skin flaws noted above. PDT has minimal downtime but […]

David T. Harvey, MD Mohs Surgeon & Cosmetic Dermatologist Hives or (urticaria) refers to a skin rash which can result in severe itching and swelling. The eruption usually lasts for a only a few hours, before fading, and eventually disappears. Hives can erupt on a more persistent basis. The hive or “welt”, can vary in […]

David T. Harvey, MD Mohs Surgeon & Cosmetic Dermatologist Antioxidants are being used more commonly today. Many patients asked me about product use topically or what to eat to look and feel better about themselves. First, I do think that sunscreens and topical retinoids are still the main players behind healthy looking skin, however, there […]

David T. Harvey, MD Mohs Surgeon & Cosmetic Dermatologist Happy Easter and passover to all of my friends! I hope you are enjoying a lovely weekend with family. Its very wet today in east Texas but enjoying a restful and peaceful day nonetheless. I thought I would blog about squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) today, given […]