Dermatology Associates of Western Pennsylvania

07/12/2023

Robyn Marszalek, MD is a board certified dermatologist that welcomes teen and adult dermatology patients.

She attended the University of Pittsburgh for her undergraduate studies and Pennsylvania State University for her medical degree. Dr. Marszalek went on to complete internship at the University of Pittsburgh and dermatology residency at Boston University School of Medicine.

05/09/2023

We had some extra helpers at the office on April 27th for "Take Your Children to Work Day" :-) Many thanks to our staff and patients for a lively day of dermatology!

04/26/2023

04/12/2023

https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/acne/diy/treat-early

Dermatology Associates of Western Pennsylvania patients have access to acne evaluation appointments with our board certified dermatologists and complimentary skincare consultations with Brooke, the practice's skincare expert. If acne is a concern, contact the practice 412-262-1064! We'd love to help!

If your teen or pre-teen has acne, you may decide to let the acne run its course. The most-effective strategy, however, may be to treat acne when it first appears. Here are 7 science-backed reasons why early treatment appears to be your best option. Learn how to treat your acne and when to seek a de...

02/22/2023

Now offering VISIA Skin Analysis photography scans with all skin care consultations in the month of March!

Dermatology Associates patients are welcome to call our office 412-262-1064 and schedule a complimentary appointment with our skin care expert, Brooke.

How does VISIA skin analysis work?
Visia uses cutting-edge technologies to evaluate skin type, facial features, sun damage, and pigmentation in your skin. The system’s IntelliFlash cross-polarized UV light photography measures and records skin conditions both on the surface and under the skin surface. This allows your provider to assess sun damage. The system’s patented RBX technology separates red and brown colors in the skin to assess conditions such as hyperpigmentation, spider veins, and inflammatory changes.

Some of the common skin concerns that Visia skin analysis can detect include:
- Red spots (discoloration on and below the surface of the skin, which is distinct from the background skin tone and visible to the naked eye)
- Brown spots (age spots, moles, and freckles that cause an uneven texture due to increased melanin production)
- UV spots (marks that develop due to absorption of UV light by the melanin in the skin)
- Wrinkles (folds or creases in the skin that form due to sun exposure and decreased skin elasticity with age)
- Uneven texture (raised and depressed areas that make the skin look less smooth)
- Pores (openings of sweat glands in the skin that appear darker than the surrounding skin when enlarged)
- Erythema (red areas due to inflammation or spider veins)
- Porphyrins (bacteria lodged in pores)

A Visia scan just takes minutes and assesses the strengths and weaknesses of your skin and identifies areas that can benefit from cosmetic treatments. This greatly helps in selecting the best skin products for your skin health goals and enhances the outcomes of your skincare procedures.

01/20/2023

What is a pediatric dermatologist?

A pediatric dermatologist cares for children (newborns through adolescents) with skin disorders. Pediatric dermatologists diagnose a wide variety of skin disorders including birthmarks (vascular and pigmented), skin infections, dermatitis (atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis), melanocytic nevi (moles), genodermatoses (inherited skin disorders), acneiform eruptions, rare forms of skin cancer, drug eruptions, viral exanthems, and collagen vascular disorders.

The Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD) has created a series of informative videos on skin care and common skin conditions. We hope families with children and teens find this information helpful!

https://pedsderm.net/for-patients-families/patient-education-videos/

Dermatology Associates of Western Pennsylvania is fortunate to have one of Pittsburgh's few board certified pediatric dermatologists! While Dr. Michael Osofsky welcomes patients of all ages, he is the practice's super-specialist when it comes to children under the age of 13 and their skin issues.

11/18/2022

Our office staff and doctors are supporting Toys for Tots this holiday season! Patients and neighboring businesses are welcome to help fill our boxes with new unwrapped toys for children in need throughout the month of November.

11/10/2022

In today’s fast-paced, media-driven world, we face a barrage of advertisements, blogs, celebrity endorsements, and messages about what we should or should not do to achieve a healthy complexion. If you’re confused, you’re not alone.

While our physicians and staff will attempt to answer as many questions as possible during a medical visit, for an in-depth conversation about daily care, please schedule a professional consultation with our skincare specialist. She will customize a regimen that’s right for your skin and complements the physician’s medical treatments.

Brooke schedules complimentary patient appointments one day each month and educates patients of all ages.

Call or text our office to schedule a free skin care consultation! 412.262.1064

10/21/2022

Giving our doctors a nice "pat on the back" for their care and dedication to our patients...

"I have been a patient of Dr. Osofsky for three years. He has been very patient and makes me feel comfortable. He takes his time and makes sure I have all of my questions answered."

"This was my first time meeting Dr. Ali. I was very pleased with the entire visit. She was kind, courteous and knowledgeable."

"Always a positive experience. Dr. Pucevich does outstanding work. The staff is very friendly and accommodating."

09/28/2022

One of our kind-hearted staff coordinated a card writing campaign to service men and women. Thank you to all of the employees, patients, and families that participated!

09/14/2022

ANTIOXIDANTS are a group of vitamins and minerals that minimize the process of oxidation, which in basic terms is a chemical reaction that occurs over time. In skin, oxidative stress contributes to the aging process, which manifests as wrinkles, sagging skin, loss of volume and more. Additionally, as skin ages, its ability to withstand environmental aggressors and to repair damage begins to deteriorate.

Incorporating antioxidants into your skincare regimen! Receive a complimentary travel sized Daily Power Defense when purchasing $150 in ZO Skin Health products in our office this fall!