Patient empowerment is the buzzword of the moment. But what does it actually mean? In short, it’s about encouraging each of us to take a more active role in our well-being—and that includes the health of our skin. 

The field of medical and cosmetic skincare is advancing fast—and with it, exciting new dermatological breakthroughs bring cutting-edge treatments. So, what can we expect from the future of dermatology? 

November 2024 marks the 4th anniversary of Bayou City Dermatology. And what a roller-coaster few years it’s been! 

Now, there’s a question. The thing is, while it’s easy to determine who’s the best athlete in a certain event—simply pit them together in a competition and the winner will naturally emerge—creating a leaderboard of medical professionals is less clear-cut.

Dark spots on the face are generally the result of melanin overproduction—an issue called hyperpigmentation. There are many underlying causes—most of which are benign. Many people are keen to remove them, especially if they become particularly noticeable.

 Skin color isn’t just your beautiful outer canvas, different tones have subtle variations in their makeup as well. This means that care routines should be targeted to address this uniqueness—both in your daily regime and when having professional treatments.

Actinic Keratosis (sometimes called Solar Keratosis) are small areas of sun-damaged skin. They appear as scaly, dry patches.