Leaves of three, let them be; berries be white, take flight! It’s your outdoor mantra to protect your skin from the extremely irritating poison ivy, oak, or sumac rashes. But, what are the causes of poison ivy and what are the best treatment options? You can typically treat poison ivy at home, but in severe cases it requires medical treatment. Though a poison ivy rash is not something you see every day, it still remains one of the common conditions we frequently treat at Vujevich Dermatology.
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3 Common Causes of Acne (and When to See a Dermatologist)
Unfortunately, acne is a skin concern that can occur at any time in your life. Learning the different causes of acne will help you effectively treat it and get your skin to look and feel better. Treating acne can help decrease the possibility of discoloration and scars. So, what are the causes of acne? Read on to find out.
5 Signs of Sun Damaged Skin and How Photodynamic Therapy Can Help Treat It
If you spend most of your summers outdoors, then there’s a high chance that you have sun damaged skin. How can you tell your skin has been damaged? Here are 5 common signs to look out for.
CoolSculpting® vs SculpSure: What’s the Difference?
**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.
You eat right and exercise, but you still can’t quite seem to shake that extra bit of fat around your stomach, thighs, or chin. It’s a common—and annoying—problem many people face. A CoolSculpting® procedure can help reduce stubborn subcutaneous fat up to 25% in nine troublesome regions. You may be wondering about the differences between CoolSculpting® vs SculpSure, so we’ll dive into the topic below.
An Overview of 6 Different Types of Eczema
We’ve all heard of eczema, but did you know there are 6 different types of eczema? It is possible to be diagnosed with more than one type of eczema at the same time. It’s important to note that eczema is not contagious. Below is an overview of 6 different types of eczema.
Is Latisse the Answer to Thicker and Longer Eyelashes?
When you think of fuller, longer eyelashes, fake eyelashes typically come to mind first. However, fake eyelashes aren’t the only way to get longer eyelashes. Latisse is an FDA-approved prescription medication that helps to grow thicker and longer eyelashes. It’s a topical medication that will show results after 8-10 weeks. Latisse is an effective and safe treatment to grow longer eyelashes for most people. However, there are certain eye conditions that can prevent you from using Latisse.
Is CoolSculpting® Safe? (Hint: Yes, it is!)
**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.
CoolSculpting® has been regulated by the FDA since 2010, but one of the most common questions we still receive today is, “Is CoolSculpting® safe?” The answer is, yes, it is a very safe procedure.
Sun Protection 101: Everything You Need to Know
During the spring and summer, there is nothing better than a relaxing afternoon spent outside enjoying the sunshine and warmer weather. As most of us know though, sun exposure can be harmful to our body. In fact, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer within their lifetime. It’s important to take sun protection best practices seriously, which is more than using sunscreen and includes skin cancer screenings.Continue reading
8 Tips for How to Manage Acne This Summer
It’s finally summertime, and that means warm, sunny days and more opportunity to be active and outdoors. However, summertime can also bring more hot, sweaty days which may cause more acne for some people. Check out 8 helpful tips for how to manage acne this summer.
Sun Smart Pittsburgh: How This Organization is Promoting Sun Safety in the Community
Sun exposure is the major risk factor for developing skin cancer. Use of sunscreen as sun protection has been shown to cut the risk of skin cancer in half. That’s exactly why Sun Smart Pittsburgh was founded – to better protect the Pittsburgh community by promoting sun safety and skin cancer prevention through complimentary public sunscreen dispensers.