**UPDATE: As of October 2024, Vujevich Dermatology Associates is no longer providing Coolsculpting services.  Please visit our main Cosmetic Dermatology page to see a full list of the current cosmetic services we provide.

We get a lot of questions surrounding a CoolSculpting® procedure such as what to expect, if it’s effective, what the procedure is like, and more. We’ve talked with real patients from our office to provide four unexpected things about a CoolSculpting® procedure that patients should know. Check out our list below.

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Rosacea is a common skin disease that is often diagnosed in people who tend to flush or blush more easily than others. This flush/blush is typically concentrated on the cheeks and nose but can also involve the forehead and chin. Redness can even affect the ears, chest, and back. Additional findings of rosacea can include visible blood vessels and acne-like breakouts. Luckily, a rosacea laser treatment can be used to reduce the red appearance of rosacea.

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What Is Alopecia?

Alopecia is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body attacks its own hair follicles, resulting in partial or complete hair loss. There are three main types of alopecia, and a number of treatments available for each.

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We’ve all heard the phrase, “get your beauty sleep,” but why do they call it that? And, does the amount of sleep you get really affect your skin? The short answer is, yes. Lack of sleep can affect your entire body, including, your skin. But exactly how does sleep affect your skin? Well, in several ways.

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While you may have heard of, or even had, hives before, there are many things about them and three hives symptoms everyone should be aware of. Hives, or urticaria, appear suddenly as pale red bumps or plaques on the skin. Let’s dive into causes, symptoms, and more.

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You may have heard of pityriasis rosea and you may have heard of a herald patch, but did you know the two are connected? Pityriasis rosea is a common skin disease that results in a rash. A herald patch, also called a mother patch, is the first sign of pityriasis rosea.

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Trying to find a makeup brand that is good for your skin, has multiple shades, and is affordable can be a chore. Luckily, Glo Minerals makeup hits every mark. Glo Minerals makeup prides itself on creating makeup with your skin in mind.

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**November 2023 Update:

Thank you for making it official yet again! Back in September, we asked our patients to vote in the 2023 Observer-Reporter’s Best of the Best contest. Thanks to our patients and fans, Vujevich Dermatology Associates was voted best dermatologist in Washington, PA in the Observer-Reporter’s Official Community’s Choice Award for the 7th year in a row! We would not have been able to be awarded this honor yet again without our patients and their continued support.

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If you or someone you know has vitiligo, you might be wondering about common questions related to vitiligo treatment, if vitiligo spreads, the triggers or causes surrounding it, and more. We’ll cover some common questions while focusing on the top vitiligo treatment options available. Continue reading→

You might be wondering how to tell the difference between seborrheic keratosis vs. melanoma. Although these two skin conditions can often look very similar to each other, it is important to be able to tell them apart. Seborrheic keratosis is a common, benign skin growth that can appear as you age. It may seem worrisome at first because it can resemble a wart, pre-cancerous skin growth (actinic keratosis), or skin cancer, but seborrheic keratosis is rarely cause for concern. Melanoma, on the other hand, is the most serious kind of skin cancer.

Despite their similar appearance, seborrheic keratoses is a harmless growth, whereas melanoma requires immediate medical attention if spotted. The good news is that dermatologists treat these and many other medical dermatology conditions quite frequently, and the chances of curing melanoma and other forms of skin cancer are higher the earlier it is discovered.

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