DermUtopia’s Guide to RetinolRetinol is a vitamin A derivative that you can obtain over the counter. Retinol is popular for its ability to gently exfoliate the skin, promote skin cell turnover, and enhance collagen production. Retinol is also used to treat sun...
DermUtopia, located in Vienna, Virginia, is now offering Diamond Glow facials! What does it do? The Diamond Glow facial uses a patented tip to exfoliate the skin, safely extract debris from the pores using suction, and deliver an infusion of a serum specific to you....
Where in the world are tick-borne diseases? One of the first questions we ask in dermatology when someone comes in with a new rash is, “Have you been bitten by a tick recently?” Ticks around the world carry diseases which cause unpleasant rashes, fatigue,...
Tip Tuesdays: It’s Ragweed Season! The Effect Of Pollen On Your Skin Ragweed is upon us! This common allergen starts blooming in late summer and continues throughout the fall. About 15% of people in the US suffer from ragweed allergies. In addition to coughing and...
Although the end of summer is quickly approaching, we are experiencing some of the hottest and most humid weather of the year here in Virginia, and we can look forward to 80+ degree days until well into September. Even as we trade sunbathing for studying and bug bites...
Winter Skin Care Tips to Relieve Dry Skin Following the same skin care routine year-round may not work so well when the humidity drops and causes dry skin in the Winter. Dry air can make fine lines and wrinkles more noticeable. Dry, itchy skin can flake, crack, and...
