Wrinkles are a by-product of the aging process. With age, skin cells divide more slowly, and the inner layer, called the dermis, begins to thin. The network of elastin (the protein which causes skin to stretch) and collagen fibers (the major structural proteins in the skin), which support the outer layer, loosen and unravel, causing depressions on the surface.More >>
Pigmentation means coloring. Skin pigmentation disorders affect the color of your skin. Skin cells give your skin color by making a substance called melanin. When these cells become damaged or unhealthy, it affects melanin production. Some pigmentation disorders affect just patches of skin. Others affect your entire body.More >>
Spider veins are small, red, purple, and blue vessels that twist and turn. Spider veins are easily visible through the skin as well. They are also most often seen on the legs and face.More >>
Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. Acne most commonly appears on your face, neck, chest, back and shoulders. Acne can be distressing and annoyingly persistent.More >>
Moles are common. Almost every adult has a few moles. Adults who have light skin often have more moles. They may have 10 to 40 moles on their skin. This is normal.More >>
Sclerotherapy is a procedure used to treat spider veins on the legs. Using a syringe with a tiny needle, your doctor injects a small amount of a hypertonic saline solution directly into the spider veins causing injury inside the unwanted vessels. Following the injections, you will wear compression stockings to compress the treated veins.More >>
Chemical Peels are performed for skin conditions such as acne, unwanted pigment, and wrinkles. A topical solution is applied to the face, chest or arms to cause the skin layers to peel. The depth of the peel depends on the strength of the solution applied.More >>
Injectable's are substances that are injected into the skin to help prevent and correct wrinkles; and depending on the substance, they can restore volume loss. At Ark-La-Tex Dermatology we offer the following injectable's: Botox, Dysport, Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, Sculptra.More >>
The Revlite uses Photoacoustic energy to safely penetrate the skin and target the ink in the tattoo. As the laser passes over the tattoo it is breaking up the ink into micro-particles that will eventually be eliminated by the body naturally.More >>
offers five-star comprehensive skin care to our patients in the Shreveport-Bossier area. Doctors Josephine Futrell and Sarah Glorioso see patients of all ages and skin types.More >>
offers five-star comprehensive skin care to our patients in the Shreveport-Bossier area. Doctors Josephine Futrell and Sarah Glorioso see patients of all ages and skin types. They are specialists in hair, nails, and skin. Both Dr. Futrell and Dr. Glorioso are board certified dermatologists with extensive experience in pediatric, medical, surgical and aesthetic dermatology.More >>
Dr. Futrell is a native of Arkansas who has lived in Shreveport for more than 30 years. After graduation from the University of Arkansas with a B.S. in Microbiology, she received her Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology.More >>
Dr. Futrell is a native of Arkansas who has lived in Shreveport for more than 30 years. After graduation from the University of Arkansas with a B.S. in Microbiology, she received her Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.More >>
Dr. Glorioso was born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in Biomedical Engineering from Texas A&M University and Alpha Omega Alpha from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans.More >>
Dr. Glorioso was born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in Biomedical Engineering from Texas A&M University and Alpha Omega Alpha from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans.More >>
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