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SPONSORED CONTENT BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT SPONSORED CONTENT Skin Logic Dermatology We Help You Look and Feel Your Best! D r. Kimberly Rau, M.D., founder of Skin Logic Dermatology, has served the North Hills area as a board-certified dermatologist for over 12 years, maintaining one of the few independent practices in the region. “Private practices are becoming more rare. We’re not owned by UPMC or Highmark, so we are able to take most insurances,” says Dr. Rau. “And being a smaller, physician- owned practice, we can focus one-hundred percent on the patient as a person.” With patients ranging from children to adults, Skin Logic Dermatology excels at helping to find solutions for acne, warts, moles, skin tags, rashes and infections, as well as skin cancer diagnoses and treatments. One of the growing components of the practice is cosmetic dermatology, featuring treatment and removal of brown spots, lines, wrinkles, and leg veins. Skin Logic Dermatology also provides Dysport treatments (similar to Botox) as well as restorative volume fillers to help create a more youthful appearance, and three different types of specialized skin peels, which enhance and rejuvenate the complexion. Additionally, the practice sells a line of creams, lotions, cleansers, and sunscreens to fight acne and aging skin at a fraction of the price of many prescriptions. One of the techniques employed at Skin Logic Dermatology is the use of cutting-edge laser and light treatments. Dr. Rau, an associate of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, uses laser and light technology to treat many conditions including scars, warts, acne, and pre- cancers. Laser therapy can also be effective in the treatment of rosacea, toenail fungus, and facial blood vessels. The office has a light unit for treatment and prevention of skin cancer, which can affect a portion of the population. “People tend to think that skin cancer results from getting too much sun, but every person over the age of 30 should 60 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Fox Chapel Area schedule a screening, and those over 50 years of age should schedule more regular screenings based on their risk factors,” notes Dr. Rau. “Melanoma can develop anywhere on the body, not just areas that are regularly exposed to the sun.” Dr. Rau and Jillian Kelly, PA-C (Physician Assistant-