Vu Skin System Blog

Why Winter is the Worst for Dry Skin

  Dry skin (asteatosis) is a common condition that often worsens during winter months. Symptoms typically include skin that feels and looks rough, itching (pruritus), slight to severe flaking, scal...

Starting an Anti-Aging Routine

  There’s no wrong age to begin an anti-aging routine but it’s best to begin early which typically means in your late 20’s to early 30’s.  As skin care is preventative and not corrective, the firs...

Why is a Daily Skin Care Regimen Important?

  I frequently get asked by my patients’ if a daily skin care regimen is important. The simple answer is it’s one of the most important things that you can do for your skin. When it comes to skin c...

Menopause and Your Skin: What You Should Know

  Menopause is the stage in life that all women transition through marking the end of her reproductive years. The age varies from woman to woman but typically the menopause stage is entered betwee...

Retinol: Why Everyone Needs It

  Vitamin A (Retinol) is important for your skin health. In my many years of practice, I’ve seen firsthand the many benefits that retinol has to offer. Those include reversing the UV damage caused...

Adult Acne

  The FactsAcne is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that can occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and upper arms. Some adults continue to get acne well into their 30s, 40s, and even...

Fall Foods That Are Great For Your Skin

With fall now in full swing, a change to your skin care routine is essential. The change in weather requires some more maintenance to keep your skin healthy during the colder months. One of the mos...

Melanoma: Just the Facts

Malignant melanoma is the deadliest type of skin cancer. When caught early, melanoma is highly treatable. Advanced melanoma can spread to the lymph nodes and internal organs which can result in dea...

Acne in Women

Mild Acne Severe Acne Moderate Acne The FactsAcne is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that can occur on the face, neck, chest, back, sh...

Treat Aging Skin

WrinklesWhy do we get wrinkles? There’s many different factors that determine this but the main ones are your skin tone, genetics and history of sun exposure. Fair skin people who have a history of...