Bayou City Dermatology Blog

Dark spots, melasma, or post-acne marks? Learn why hyperpigmentation happens, which treatments actually work for every skin tone, and which myths to avoid.

Know what to expect at a full-body skin exam -- from the dermatoscope check to the ABCDEs of melanoma. Learn how to prepare and why annual screenings matter.

Houston's heat and humidity cause acne, rosacea, heat rash, and fungal flares. Dermatologist-approved tips to protect your skin in the Gulf Coast climate.

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.