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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4 Alopecia Treatment Options: What You Need to Know
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.
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: What Are the Differences?
You might be wondering how to tell the difference between seborrheic keratosis vs. melanoma. The two conditions can often look very similar to each other. However, it’s important to know that seborrheic keratosis is a common skin growth. It may seem worrisome because it can look like a wart, pre-cancerous skin growth (actinic keratosis), or skin cancer. Despite their appearance, the big difference between seborrheic keratosis vs. melanoma is that seborrheic keratoses are harmless, noncancerous growths that can appear as you age. Whereas, melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. Dermatologists treat these and many other medical dermatology conditions quite frequently.
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.