90% of nonmelanoma skin cancers (like basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma) are associated with the sun’s UV rays. This means that, with the right behaviors, they’re also generally preventable. Sunscreen alone is not enough. Seek the shade, especially between 10 AM and 4 PM. Do not burn. Avoid tanning and UV […]
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Keep ReadingHow INFINI works INFINI combines fractional radiofrequency with microneedling technologies. There are many radiofrequency devices that treat the skin from the outside in; however, INFINI uses flow needle technology to deliver the radiofrequency current instead only to the deeper level of the skin where it is needed – the dermis – and not to […]
Keep ReadingWhat is it? Microdermabrasion treatments use a minimally abrasive instrument to gently sand your skin, removing the thicker, uneven outer layer. This treatment works in a series to achieve the best results. At Charlottesville Dermatology, we use a diamond-tipped wand to abrade the surface of the skin. This type of skin rejuvenation is used to treat […]
Keep ReadingWith shorter days, colder weather and overcast skies, late fall and winter are the perfect times of the year for several skin and hair treatments that are less safe or effective if performed in the sunny summer months when we are spending a lot of time outdoors. Laser Hair RemovalLaser hair removal technology targets […]
Keep ReadingMD Solar Science Mineral KidCrème SPF 40 This gentle, unscented and water-resistant sunscreen stick is perfect for children’s delicate skin and provides powerful broad spectrum protection in a grab-and-go stick. Mineral KidStick glides on smoothly, quickly and easily. Non-nano zinc blends instantly onto skin. Finally, a mineral sunscreen perfect for little ones (and the whole […]
Keep ReadingYou’ve likely either had one yourself or know somebody who has. While anybody can get warts, kids tend to get them more often, possibly because their immune systems are still maturing. Warts are small hard bumps on the skin that are caused by a common virus called the human papilloma virus. Because the virus enters […]
Keep ReadingWhy is microneedling – something that sounds so unpleasant – the increasing favorite aesthetic procedure of “those in the know” cosmetic dermatology patients? With a considerably lower price point and a much shorter recovery time than most laser procedures, but with results equal to lasers in many cases, it is no surprise that even the […]
Keep ReadingTired of fine lines and wrinkles? Treat yourself to Xeomin and then get Belotero for the lips (or other area of your choice) at a $180 discount. What is Xeomin? Like Botox and Dysport, Xeomin is an injectable neuromodulators, meaning it temporarily alters the nerve impulses of targeted muscles (for instance, those on the forehead on […]
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