Suzanne Bruce and Associates, PA
1900 Saint James Place #600
Houston, TX 77056
Phone: (713) 850-0240
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (Cosmetic Services Only)
Back acne can be annoying and at times painful. If you have back acne at any age, you are not alone. Many people have the problem. Here are ways to treat back acne. 1. Exfoliate regularly Exfoliating is the best way to prevent back acne. Just like on your face, your back has more sebaceous glands and it produces more…
As a board-certified dermatologist, diagnosing skin cancer is something I do every day and is a part of my practice I’m very passionate about. I too have been diagnosed with skin cancer and it’s been my driving force to pursue dermatology, create awareness, and educate my patients so much that they take the information home to help protect themselves and…
Light is essential to plants and animals. Photo receptor cells in our retinas interact with incoming light to produce vision. Ultraviolet B light from the sun strikes our skin and causes 7-dehydrocholesterol to be converted to Vitamin D3. Plants use light energy from the sun for photosynthesis. No doubt, light is responsible for a lot of our day-to-day existence and…
Silymarin CF is the newest antioxidant from SkinCeuticals, combining a potent blend of Vitamin C & Ferulic acid with Silymarin & Salicylic Acid to reduce oil production and prevent oil (sebum) oxidation. Heat and humidity contribute to increased oil production on our skin – if masking or increasing temperatures outside have you feeling extra slick, this product is a great…
What Is Rosacea? Rosacea is a skin condition that affects men and women, usually diagnosed in adulthood. It can more commonly affect lighter skin tones, but patients with skin of color are also affected. Symptoms can include: skin sensitivity, facial redness, dilated blood vessels, easy flushing/blushing, pimple-like spots, eye sensitivity, and skin thickening – but this last symptom is rare. …
The key to protecting your skin consistently is making it a part of everyday life! Here are some of my favorite products I keep in my sun protection toolbox. NB: This is not an exhaustive list of ALL great sunscreens/products. Find products that you like, so you will use them regularly. Also, pick supplies at a price point that is…
May is Skin Cancer Awareness month, and there is no better time to talk about SUNSCREEN and sun protection. In the United States, there are over 5 million skin cancers diagnosed and treated each year. It is estimated that 1 in 5 Americans will have skin cancer in his or her lifetime, which is A LOT. 85% of melanoma (fatal)…
April 4th is National Vitamin C Day, so it is the perfect time to highlight our favorite vitamin C products! First let’s discuss why we need to use a topical antioxidant like vitamin C. Our skin is constantly exposed to environmental insults; the most prominent of which is ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Other factors that play a lesser role…
I have a confession: I am an antioxidant addict, but more on that in a minute. You see working in the cosmeceutical industry for over 8 years means you pick up valuable tidbits of knowledge that shape your own at-home skincare regimen. Our providers and lead doctors are some of the best in the industry, so it would be stupid…
At Suzanne Bruce and Associates, we are big believers in the importance of being on a good skincare regimen as part of your overall anti-aging plan. No matter what color or age your skin is you need to take good care of it, so it will last you a lifetime. So this year we want to put the focus back…
