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.
Conditions Treated
Patient Education Resources
Click on the medication image to access medication savings from the manufacturer. In most cases, this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medication from the pharmacy. ...
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
The best way to find out if you have skin cancer is to have a skin examination performed by a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist. They will visually inspect your skin for any suspicious m...
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
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
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.
