About Dr. Mara Dacso, MD, MS, FAAD
Mara Dacso, MD, MS is a committed clinician with a deep background in science and medicine. With certification in both clinical dermatology and dermatopathology, she brings to the clinic a wealth of experience and a practiced eye that allows her to provide thoughtful and individualized skin care to all ages.
Dr. Dacso recognizes the importance that comprehensive skin care has for the entire family. Her expertise extends from diagnosis and therapy in all aspects of medical dermatology to aesthetic and cosmetic medicine (including injectables and facial rejuvenation). She also has special expertise as a consulting pathologist for patients with Hansen’s disease (leprosy). As a fluent Spanish speaker, she is attuned to the cultural context of medicine and brings that sensitivity to each patient encounter. She maintains her academic interest by publishing in the medical literature and serving as Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She holds leadership and committee positions within the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatopathology, and the Texas Dermatological Society, and she has showcased her work at local and national meetings.
Patient Education Resources
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
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...
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
Education & Training
Dr. Dacso, a native Texan, studied medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston where she graduated magna cum laude. She sought additional training in tropical medicine and rare diseases at the Autonomous University of Barcelona from which she graduated with a Masters of Science and Tropical Medicine summa cum laude. As a resident, and then chief resident in Dermatology in Galveston, Dr. Dacso was the recipient of many honors recognizing her teaching and research capabilities. She completed a fellowship at the Ackerman Academy of Dermatopathology/SUNY Downstate Medical Center in New York City and is dual board-certified in dermatology and dermatopathology, one of a handful of physicians in the country with this certification.
