- Warts
- ArthritisDo you have psoriasis? If so, it’s important to pay attention to your joints. Some people who have psoriasis get a type of arthritis called psoriatic (sore-ee-at-ic) arthritis.This arthritis often begins with a few swollen joints. A single finger or toe may be noticeably swollen. Some people feel stiff when they wake up. As they move around, the stiffness fades. Most people get psoriatic arthritis about 5 to 12 years after psoriasis. This arthritis can show up earlier. Some people get psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis at the same time. A few get psoriatic arthritis first and psoriasis later.If you have psoriasis, there is no way to tell whether you will get psoriatic arthritis. This is why it is important to pay attention to swollen joints. An early diagnosis and treatment will help. These can reduce the effect that arthritis has on your life. If you have psoriasis and notice swollen joints or have trouble moving when you wake up, tell your dermatologist.Treatment for psoriatic arthritis includes physical therapy, arthritis-friendly exercise, and medicine. A few medicines can prevent psoriatic arthritis from worsening and damaging your joints. Not everyone needs this medicine.
- Primary CarePlans may require a referral from a Primary Care Provider. If they do, patients are responsible for obtaining their own referrals prior to their appointments. While insurance verification will be done prior to office visits, it is the patient’s responsibility to know what services are covered by their insurance company. We cannot guarantee the benefits we receive when verifying benefits. All self pay charges, copays, coinsurance, and deductibles are due and payable at time of service. If you have any questions regarding your insurance, please call your insurance carrier. You may also call our office for general insurance information.
- Immunizations
- UltrasoundThe first and only FDA approved non-invasive device for structural tissue lifting, Ultherapy is a brand new non-surgical ultrasound treatment for counteracting the effects of gravity, time and aging on your skin.
- NeurosurgeryValorie Coulter, NP-C has been with West Houston Dermatology since 2011. Trained in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology, Valorie is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, the Dermatology Nurses Association, Texas Nurses’ Association and the Houston Area Nurse Practitioner’s Association. Before receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Arkansas, Valorie worked as a Registered Nurse in Pulmonology and Neurosurgery before returning to school to become a Nurse Practitioner in Dermatology. She attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she completed the Family Nurse Practitioner program and received her Master of Science degree in Nursing.
- BotoxBotox blocks the transmission of chemical signals to the nerves that stimulate sweat glands to release sweat. The sweat glands themselves are not altered, just their ability to release sweat, and so sweating is reduced. Clinical studies show that 81% of patients treated with Botox had at least a 50% reduction in sweating in the areas injected.
- Laser ResurfacingThe SCITON Laser Resurfacing profile is an intra-epidermal laser peel that precisely ablates the outermost layers of the skin. The procedure is individually tailored to the nature of the condition to be corrected… more
- Dermabrasion
- Cosmetic DermatologyDr. Stephen Mahoney is the director and founder of West Houston Dermatology Laser & Skin Care Center, established in 1993. A long time Houstonian, Dr. Mahoney graduated from Memorial High School and is a proud University of Notre Dame honors alumni. Upon receiving his M.D. from the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Texas, Dr. Mahoney then completed his Dermatology residency at the University of Texas at Houston. He has extensive training in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology allowing him to be on the cutting edge of dermatological medicine. Board Certified by the American Academy of Dermatology, Dr. Mahoney is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the Texas Medical Association, the Harris County Medical Society and the Houston Dermatological Society.
- Skin CancerWe treat a wide variety of skin conditions, including psoriasis, vitiligo, skin cancer screenings and treatment, melasma and biologic treatment & light therapy… more
- DermatologyAt West Houston Dermatology, we are pleased to announce our recent affiliation with Patch Testing Centers of Excellence – Houston. This exciting new service provides us with a very successful diagnostic tool created to provide a reliable, safe and easy way to diagnose the potential causes of recurring rashes. Through patch testing, we are able to isolate specific allergens that may be causing rashes and work with our patients to remove them from daily activities.
- Acne Treatment
- EczemaSkin conditions frequently associated with allergic components include: urticaria (hives),dyshidrosis eczema, eyelid dermatitis and chronic itching. In addition, heightened sensitivity to allergens can cause flare ups of any skin condition.
- LesionsCynosure’s Elite provides the most comprehensive laser hair removal system available today. Since it’s designed for all skin types, benefits are seen for a broad range of clients. In addition, the system is optimized for effective treatment of facial and leg veins, as well as benign epidermal pigmented lesions… more
- Chemical PeelsChemical peels are procedures where different acidic solutions are applied to the skin in an attempt to promote exfoliation of older sun damaged cells and minor pigmentation changes in the skin. The process improves the superficial tone and texture of your skin as it stimulates the production of collagen and newer, healthier skin.
- Rashes
- Skin CareCutera Photofacial is an ideal treatment for skin care concerns ranging from redness, light acne scars and rosacea to broken capillaries and hyper pigmentation. Cutera Photofacial involves a non-ablative laser that has been carefully calibrated to seek out specific pigments in the skin – redness, darker discolored patches or dark spots from acne scarring. … more
- PsoriasisPsoriasis is a chronic disease that develops when a person’s immune system sends faulty signals that promote rapid skin cell growth. As such, new skin cells quickly form in days, rather than weeks. When the body can’t shed the excess skin cells fast enough, new skin cells pile up on the surface of the skin, causing patches of psoriasis to appear.
- Physical Therapy
- Allergies