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Why Mohs Surgery Has the Highest Cure Rate for Skin Cancer

December 15, 2025 / Mohs Surgery

If you’ve been diagnosed with skin cancer, you want the most effective treatment possible — and it’s even better if you can avoid serious scarring. At Dermatology Associates of West Texas, our Mohs surgery specialists perform precise, tissue-sparing cancer removal with the highest cure rate available today. Led by board-certified and fellowship-trained dermatologist Dr. Brent Paulger, we’ve provided […]

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Why Your Shower Water Temperature May Worsen Eczema

November 15, 2025 / Eczema

If you live with eczema, even simple daily routines like showering can negatively affect your comfort level. Although hot showers may feel relaxing, they could actually be worsening your symptoms. At Dermatology Associates of West Texas, led by Dr. Brent Paulger, our experienced team of fellowship-trained and board-certified dermatologists helps patients understand how small changes, including adjusting shower

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Is Sun Exposure Good or Bad for Psoriasis?

October 15, 2025 / Psoriasis

If you’re living with psoriasis, you’ve probably wondered whether the sun can help or make things worse. Our specialists at Dermatology Associates of West Texas, with decades of combined experience in treating both simple and complex dermatological conditions, often explain that the answer can be nuanced. While a little sunlight may provide relief, too much can trigger new skin problems.

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When to Consider Mohs Over Traditional Skin Cancer Removal

September 15, 2025 / Precancers & Skin Cancers

If you’ve been diagnosed with skin cancer, your next step is finding the most effective way to treat it. At Dermatology Associates of West Texas, we want you to feel confident and informed as you decide between Mohs surgery and more traditional skin cancer removal techniques. Our team, led by Dr. Brent Paulger, includes highly skilled board-certified and fellowship-trained

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First-Time Botox®? Here’s What to Expect

August 15, 2025 / Botox

If you’re considering Botox® for the first time, it’s completely normal to feel excited and nervous at the same time. At Dermatology Associates of West Texas, we’re here to relax the nerves and your wrinkles! Our team, led by board-certified and fellowship-trained dermatologist Dr. Brent Paulger, has been helping patients look and feel their best for more than 20 years.

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Rosacea or Hormonal Acne? How to Tell the Difference

July 15, 2025 / Rosacea

Red, bumpy skin that won’t clear up? You could be treating the wrong condition. Dermatology Associates of West Texas offers advanced diagnostic care and customized skin treatments in Lubbock and Denver City, TX. Our founding physician, fellowship-trained and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Brent Paulger, brings over 27 years of experience and leads a team of highly skilled family

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Your Skin Type: It Matters More Than You Think

June 15, 2025 / Skin Care

If your skincare routine feels like a guessing game, knowing your skin type might be the missing piece. It can change everything about how your skin looks and feels. At Dermatology Associates of West Texas, our fellowship-trained and board-certified dermatologists take a personalized, science-backed approach to treatment and skin health. When you’re looking for great skincare, that all begins with knowing your

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Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria: When Hives Won’t Quit

May 15, 2025 / Skin Care

Got hives that linger for weeks or months? You’re not alone. Chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) affects at least 1.6 million Americans. This condition can be frustrating, uncomfortable, and unpredictable. At Dermatology Associates of West Texas, our board-certified dermatologists and experienced nurse practitioners have over 20 years of experience specializing in general dermatology. We’re here to help you gain control

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How to Build a Sun-Safe Daily Routine Year-Round

April 15, 2025 / Skin Care

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States—and Lubbock’s year-round sun exposure puts residents at increased risk. At Dermatology Associates of West Texas, our board-certified dermatologists bring extensive training and local experience to every patient. Dr. Brent Paulger, founder of the clinic, opened the practice in 1997 after completing his dermatology

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Mole Warning Signs — and When You Need a Skin Check

March 15, 2025 / Moles

Moles are normal and common. Most adults have up to 40 common moles. However, some moles may actually be something else in disguise: Melanoma, the most invasive skin cancer. At Dermatology Associates of West Texas, we provide expert mole checks as part of our comprehensive dermatology services in Lubbock and Denver City, Texas. With more than two decades in

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Why Mohs Surgery Has the Highest Cure Rate for Skin Cancer

Why Your Shower Water Temperature May Worsen Eczema

Is Sun Exposure Good or Bad for Psoriasis?

When to Consider Mohs Over Traditional Skin Cancer Removal

First-Time Botox®? Here’s What to Expect

Rosacea or Hormonal Acne? How to Tell the Difference

Your Skin Type: It Matters More Than You Think

Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria: When Hives Won’t Quit

How to Build a Sun-Safe Daily Routine Year-Round

Mole Warning Signs — and When You Need a Skin Check

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