Bayou City Dermatology Blog

Some medications can make your skin more sensitive to the sun, increasing your risk of sunburn and rashes. Learn common culprits and dermatologist-backed sun protection tips.

Exfoliation is good for the skin, right? Well, yes, it is, until you do it too much. Over-exfoliating skin is a sure-fire way to cause problems, like sensitivity, irritation, breakouts, dryness, and even accelerated aging.

Pollution and skin aging go hand-in-hand and, according to the 2025 American Lung Association State of the Air report, the Houston-Pasadena region ranks as number 7 in the highest polluted metropolitan areas in the US by ozone. 

The gut-skin connection, which is also commonly referred to as the gut-skin axis, is the technical name for the relationship between the bacteria within your digestive system and the health of your skin.

Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a very common skin problem that affects many people. It can last a long time—typically for years—and can affect anyone at any age.

Enter peptides in skincare, a class of cosmetic compounds that, when used correctly and delivered through the right products and in the right fashion.

Knowing which is the best sunscreen for your skin type is more than just grabbing an SPF50 off the shelf of the drug store or clicking a product on Amazon.