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
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
The length of time it takes to remove a tattoo depends on several factors, including the size, location, and color of the tattoo, as well as the individual's skin type and overall health.The most ...
Acne scars can be treated with a variety of methods, including:Topical treatments: Topical creams and gels containing ingredients such as retinoids, hydroquinone, and vitamin C can help to reduce the ...
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...
Treatment for psoriasis on the scalp typically involves a combination of topical and systemic therapies.Topical treatments include:Shampoos containing salicylic acid, coal tar, or sulfur, which can he...
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.
