Print Media Appearances

Recently, Dr. Friedman was a featured contributor to an article in the Huffington Post touting the benefits of Bakuchiol, a plant-derived retinol alternative with fewer side effects than traditional retinoids. What is Retinol? Retinol is a form of retinoid, a…

April is National Rosacea Month. According to The National Rosacea Society, more than 16 million people in America are affected by rosacea, although many may not know it1. This common inflammatory skin condition is characterized by persistent flushing and facial…

Dr. Paul M. Friedman, director of Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center in Houston, is highly experienced in treating a variety of vascular imperfections, including the red birthmarks known as port-wine stains or capillary vascular malformations. He recently published an article…

Most people have experienced what’s known as “blackheads,” a frustrating type of acne that typically looks like a small, dark ink spot on the skin. Fortunately, there are ways to effectively—and safely—remove blackheads. Our dermatologist, Paul M. Friedman, MD, was…

Though usually harmless, Becker’s Nevus and Nevus of Ota can be very disheartening for many individuals, especially if they are located in highly visible locations such as the face. Fortunately, our skilled dermatologist, Dr. Paul M. Friedman offers a number…

Many people have areas of discoloration on the skin; they can be of lighter or darker pigmentation, or look like an overgrowth of blood vessels. These pigmented areas are often what are considered to be “birthmarks,” though in some cases…

Rhinophyma is a skin disorder in which an excessive buildup of tissue leads to a “bulbous nose” that dramatically alters one’s physical appearance. While uncommon, rhinophyma may be seen in individuals with severe rosacea; the condition may even cause breathing…