Skin Care

How can you start taking better care of your skin? Our topics cover acne, aging, hygiene, and much more—so you can take the first step towards a healthful complexion. Find out when it’s time to seek the expert care of a dermatologist, and learn about conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails.

Here, you’ll find information about:

Protecting Your Skin to Prevent Sun Damage and Cancer.
Understanding and Treating Eczema in Children.
How to Get Rid of Razor Bumps.
Coping with Breakouts: How Acne and Stress Are Related.
Options for Effective Scar Treatment.
How to Heal Chapped and Cracked Lips.
Much More.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Varicose Veins

October 12, 2014

Learn more about the symptoms, prevention, and treatment of varicose veins. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Skin Care
Tagged with: laser ablation, radiofrequency ablation, varicose veins, vein problems, veins
Article - 3 Minute Read

Ask the Expert: Tummy Tucks

August 11, 2014

Jeffrey Gusenoff, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon at UPMC, answers questions about the tummy tuck surgical procedure. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Plastic Surgery
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care
Tagged with: abdominoplasty, American Board of Plastic Surgery, bariatric, Jeffrey Gusenoff MD, Life After Weight Loss Program, Plastic Surgery, tummy tuck
Article - 2 Minute Read

How To Get Rid of My Stretch Marks

August 5, 2014

Learn more about stretch marks, including how and where they form, how to treat them, and find out if you can prevent stretch marks. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Skin Care, Women's Health
Tagged with: laser, pregnancy, pulsed dye laser, Retin-A, scarring, stretch marks, striae
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Sun Damage: The 5 W’s of UV Exposure

July 23, 2014

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is invisible rays that are part of the energy that comes from the sun. Learn how to prevent exposure of all 3 types of UV rays. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Skin Care
Tagged with: eye damage, Melanoma, premature aging, sunscreen, ultraviolet radiation, UPMC CancerCenter, UV exposure, UVA, UVB, UVC
Article - 1 Minute Read

Can BOTOX® Prevent Armpit Sweating?

July 12, 2014

Discover how BOTOX® may be used to prevent excessive armpit sweating and hyperhidrosis. Learn about the benefits and risks of this procedure. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Skin Care
Tagged with: armpit, botox, dysport, Hyperhidrosis, Suzan Obagi, sweating
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Infographic: Protect Your Skin: Sunscreen 101

June 22, 2014

Learn some easy tips on how to use sunscreen to protect your skin during this summer by reviewing our infographic on proper sunscreen application. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Skin Care
Tagged with: Hillman Cancer Center, infographic, skin cancer, skin cancer screening, skin care, SPF, SPF 30, sunglasses, sunscreen
Article - 39 Second Read

Know Your ABCDEs: How to Tell a Mole From Melanoma

May 4, 2014

Melanoma is often difficult to diagnose and can spread quickly if not treated. Learn how to spot the signs. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Skin Care
Tagged with: dermatologist, dermatology, Melanoma, self-screening, skin cancer
Article - 1 Minute Read

What Is Psoriasis? Symptoms, Treatment, and More

April 20, 2014

Psoriasis is a skin condition characterized by irritated skin with flakes or scales. Learn more about psoriasis, its causes, and treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Skin Care
Tagged with: dandruff, Laura K. Ferris, phototherapy, psoriasis, rash, scales, skin condition
Article - 1 Minute Read

Effective Scar Treatments

April 6, 2014

Scarring is the skin's natural response to the healing process. Learn more about common scar treatments and prevention methods. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Skin Care
Tagged with: chemical peels, CO2RE Fractional Laser, contracture scars, keloids, laser treatments, Mistica LaBrasca PA-C, scar, scar revision, scar treatments, UPMC Cosmetic Surgery and Skin Health Center