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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Beauty Sleep: How Sleep Affects Your Skin
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.
3 Hives Symptoms (and How to Treat Them)
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.
What Does a Herald Patch Have to Do With Pityriasis Rosea?
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.
Want Your Skin to “Glo?” – 4 Reasons We Recommend Glo Minerals Makeup
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.
Vujevich Dermatology Voted Best Dermatologist in Washington, PA for the 7th Year in a Row!
**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.
Vitiligo Treatment: Top 3 Options and More
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
Seborrheic Keratosis vs. Melanoma: How to Tell the Difference
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.
Hiding Winter Dry Skin During the Holidays? Not This Year (5 Tips for Managing It).
Winter dry skin is common during the holiday season. The cold weather and blustery winds leave your skin dry, cracked, and sometimes painful. The American Skin Association characterizes dry skin as inflamed, peeling, and possibly bleeding. Dry skin does not discriminate and affects people of all ages and ethnicity. However, that does not mean that you need to suffer through it. Instead of hiding your winter dry skin during holiday festivities, try managing it with our top 5 tips below. But first, let’s find out what dry skin looks like and why winter can dry it out.
What to Expect from a Laser Skin Treatment
Laser skin treatments have become a common cosmetic dermatology procedure. In general, a laser skin treatment is used to treat red and brown lesions. This can include redness caused by rosacea, spider veins on the face and legs, redness of the neck and chest, vascular lesions, scars, and brown sun spots on the face, neck, chest, and hands.