Skin Care in Centreville and Sterling

Does Food Really Cause Acne Breakouts?

You’ve probably heard that what you eat is just as important to your skin care as how you cleanse and exfoliate. While this may be true on some levels, the idea that specific foods such as chocolate or fried items will cause an immediate breakout is not exactly true.

Check out this video from DermTV to hear a real dermatologist dispel this myth once and for all. Be aware, however, that proper nutrition and adequate hydration is important for healthy skin, whether or not it has anything to do with breakouts.

Contact Dermatology Associates of Northern Virginia to learn more about skin care and health. We offer two locations to serve you. You can contact our Sterling office at (703) 596-0203 or schedule an appointment at our Centreville office by calling (571) 748-5436.

Should You Consider Sculptra?

Like many people, you’re likely interested in skin care not just because you want healthy skin, but because you want healthy skin that looks young and radiant. Over time, the signs of aging will start to appear on your face. Fortunately, your dermatologist has a variety of options, including injectable cosmetic treatments, to help restore vitality to your appearance. One treatment that stands apart from the others is called Sculptra. You might want to consider Sculptra because:

Sculptra works differently than other treatments 
While Botox works by paralyzing wrinkle-causing muscles, and most fillers work by plumping up areas where wrinkles exist, Sculptra works by actually rebuilding the collagen in your face. Since collagen is the basis of any young-looking skin, anything that restores lost collagen will have marked benefits for wrinkle reduction and a youthful appearance.

Sculptra creates a subtle, natural improvement to your appearance 
While there are many excellent injectable products that produce natural results, most of them are noticeable immediately or very shortly after your procedure. This can make it a bit more obvious that you’ve had something done. Sculptra works gradually over the course of several months of treatment to restore your appearance in a way that everyone will notice without assuming that you’ve had cosmetic injections.

Sculptra provides long-lasting results 
In clinical trials, the effects from Sculptra treatments lasted at least 24 months in most patients. That means that after your last injection, you don’t have to see your dermatologist for at least two years—at least not for cosmetic injections. In the meantime, you may want to enhance your results with laser treatments or other skin care treatment options.

If you are interested in learning more about Sculptra and what it can do for you, contact Dermatology Associates of Northern Virginia. We have two convenient locations with skilled dermatologists who can meet all of your skin care needs. If you live near Centreville, give us a call at (571) 748-5436. You may also schedule an appointment with our Sterling office by calling (703) 596-0203.

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Learn More about Your Skin Treatment with These Resources

Healthy skin makes you feel beautiful, both inside and out. Because the skin is the body’s largest organ, it is vital to take excellent care of your skin in order to maintain good overall health. The following resources describe some of the many treatment options you can include in your skin care regimen:

• If you would like to remove spider or varicose veins, find out more about laser treatment options by reading this article on WebMD.com. It provides an overview of the different types of laser treatments as well as the benefits and risks involved. 
• Knowing what your complexion needs, as well as what issues it contains, can help your dermatologist develop an effective skin care program for you. For more information on how the VISIA Visual Complexion Analysis skin exam produces a comprehensive analysis of your skin, check out this article.
• The U.S. National Library of Medicine describes the symptoms of melanoma, the least common and most dangerous form of skin disease.
• Eczema is a frustrating skin condition that can be alleviated through dermatologic treatment. MedicineNet.com provides an overview of eczema, including its causes, symptoms, and treatments.
• Acne can affect people of all ages, causing both emotional distress and physical damage. To learn more about this skin condition, read this article from MayoClinic.com, which shares information about acne symptoms and treatments.

If you have any questions about your skin or available skin treatments, contact Dermatology Associates of Northern Virginia by calling our Sterling location at (703) 596-0203 or our Centreville location at (571) 748-5436.