About Dr. Carol Aponte, MD
Dr. Carole C. Aponte, MD is Board Certified in Dermatology and provides care at Dermatology Specialists.
Patient Education Resources
Biologics are a class of medications that are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. They are typically used when other treatments, such as topical creams and light therapy, have not been effecti...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and scaly skin. The condition is characterized by symptoms such as:Dry, itchy skin: The skin ...
Education & Training
Carole C. Aponte, MD is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Baylor University and attended Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. She completed her residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine and was appointed chief resident. She was the recipient of the Mayo Clinic Dermatology Award for Excellence in patient care and the Mayo Clinic Scholarly Clinician Award.
Dermatology Specialists
Welcome to Dermatology Specialists where we are committed to providing excellent care and personalized service to each of our patients. As board-certified dermatologists, our physicians are expertly trained and experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and other conditions affecting the skin, hair and nails.
Our office also offers a wide range of services to help you look and feel your best.