About Brooke Smart, FNP-BC
Brooke Smart, FNP-BC is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and has worked in dermatology since 2009. Brooke joined Las Colinas Dermatology in 2013. Her dermatology interests include general, pediatric and cosmetic dermatology. Brooke resides with her husband and four children in Colleyville and is actively involved in her church and her children’s sports activities.
Patient Education Resources
Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
Education & Training
Brooke grew up in the DFW Metroplex, in Bedford, Texas. Brooke is a certified nurse practitioner who completed her Masters of Science degree in Nursing at the University of Texas at Arlington after obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at Texas Woman’s University, graduating magna cum laude.
Las Colinas Dermatology
Dr. Alison Black founded Las Colinas Dermatology in 1995 to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatologic care to patients in Las Colinas, Irving, Coppell, and the surrounding areas of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. At Las Colinas Dermatology Dr. Black, our nurse practitioner Brooke Smart and our physician assistant Cheryl Sundlov meld over 50 years of combined experience with compassion for patients to provide expert care in a warm and welcoming setting. Our practice focuses on meeting the dermatologic needs of the entire family. This can include treating eczema and warts in children, acne in teens and adults, and rashes, skin cancer and signs of aging and sun damage in adults. We believe strongly in educating patients about their condition, prevention, and treatment. We are continually attending conferences and incorporating new procedures, techniques, and medical grade skin care products to offer our patients the most up-to-date care.