The Most Common Skin Conditions
On its website, The American Academy of Dermatology lists 69 different skin disorders that affect both children and adults. The list includes diseases that range from everyday irritations like acne and...
View ArticleConsidering a Standing Desk? You’re Not Alone
The standing desk is officially “in” right now. And while naysayers claimed the standing desk trend was a fad that would quickly pass, research continues to expose the health risks of sitting all day...
View ArticleMelanoma Less Severe in Patients Who Get a Skin Exam
When’s the last time you visited the dermatologist for a skin exam? If your answer is “never”, you might want to book an appointment soon in light of new research. According to a recent study...
View ArticleEndyMed’s Effectiveness Confirmed by New Study
Skin discoloration, roughness, wrinkles and laxity are the principal signs of aging. While there are effective treatments that improve skin texture and color, it’s rare to find one that a) is painless,...
View ArticleLet CoolSculpting Help You Win the Battle of the Bulge!
Spring is here, but in Austin it can feel like the middle of summer on any given day. Swimming holes are going to be calling your name soon, which begs the question–how do you feel about stepping into...
View ArticleGeneral Post-Op Guidelines for Varicose Vein Treatment
Congratulations on your decision to pursue treatment for those troublesome varicose veins! You are one step closer to getting smooth, even-toned legs again. Along with the procedure itself, you’re...
View ArticleZimmet News: Meet Colleen!
We have a new face in our office! Meet Colleen Cassady, our new Director of Operations and Development. She comes to Zimmet Vein & Dermatology with a professional background in marketing and...
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Zimmet News: Around the World and Back Again
It’s been a very busy yet rewarding few months for us here at Zimmet Vein & Dermatology, filled with exciting opportunities both at home and abroad. We are delighted to share some of these...
View ArticleHow Skin Changes in Your 40s
Like the rest of your body, your skin undergoes natural changes as you age. A woman’s skin in particular is susceptible to unwanted changes in tone, texture and tightness, especially as she enters her...
View ArticleIs Running Bad for Varicose Veins?
Compared to many Americans, Austin folks are a pretty fit bunch. We cherish opportunities to exercise, especially when it also means enjoying the beauty of Lady Bird Lake or the Greenbelt. Running in...
View ArticleDo Skin Care Products Expire?
There’s no doubt that a good number of us are product junkies… Seemingly never satisfied with the ones we have, we tend to collect various skin care products, hoping that the newest one will have that...
View ArticleRethink Varicose Veins Campaign Supports National Mom’s Nite Out
On May 9th, the Thursday before Mother’s Day, moms across America will take the night off and celebrate National Mom’s Nite Out. Any and all mothers who want to participate will be doing so at local...
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Dr. Z Featured on HealthTap!
We’re not trying to toot our own horn, but we’re pretty excited and proud of Dr. Zimmet’s recent recognition as a Featured Writer on HealthTap, one of the world’s largest interactive online health...
View ArticleGimmicks Won’t Work — But This Will
If you want to lose weight, there are plenty of products and fad diets out there that claim they can help: the no-carb or low-fat diets, toning gels, weight loss patches and chewing gum, diet pills,...
View ArticleMay is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May is Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, and to kick it off, the American Academy of Dermatology has designated the first Monday in May “Melanoma Monday”. The Academy is asking people to wear...
View ArticleHow to Perform a Self-Exam for Melanoma
Unlike some forms of cancer, melanoma is preventable and highly treatable when caught early. Signs of the cancer are visible on the surface of skin, so the first line of defense against melanoma...
View Article“What Should I Expect at a Professional Skin Exam?”
This month is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, so if you have been waiting for some added motivation to get your skin examined by a physician, let that fact be it. Health organizations all over the country...
View ArticleNon-Melanoma Skin Cancers You Should Know About
Although it is the most life-threatening form of skin cancer, melanoma is not the only kind of skin cancer that is currently affecting millions in the U.S. and worldwide. To further raise awareness...
View ArticleHow to Choose a Sunscreen (& How to Apply it)
Sunscreen is a hugely important tool in the fight against the adverse effects of the sun. It even protects against melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. But not all sunscreens are created equal....
View ArticleWhy Does Skin Sag as We Age?
Getting older is both wonderful and challenging. More years behind you means more experience, perspective and wisdom — but it also means dealing with changes in your once-youthful skin. Along with fine...
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