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Harrisonburg Dermatology

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Harrisonburg Dermatology

Harrisonburg Dermatology offers full-spectrum dermatological medical services including the diagnosis and management of chronic conditions.

10/23/2025

Hot tip! For ☀️or ❄️

You’re far more likely to actually reach for sunscreen when it feels light, absorbs quickly, and leaves skin looking and feeling good — not greasy or chalky.

Rachel, our HBerg Derm friend, is 100% right!!

Studies and dermatology reviews consistently list “dislike of the feel/appearance” and poor cosmetic acceptability as major barriers to regular use, so formulation actually matters for sun-safety habits.

So make the investment to search and find — pick a sunscreen you enjoy using (texture, finish, scent — whatever helps you apply it generously), make it part of your routine, and reapply.

Your future skin will thank you. 💛 Thank you, 👍🏼

10/20/2025

What you eat directly affects your skin barrier, collagen production, and inflammation levels!

These yummy cozy ingredients deliver key vitamins, antioxidants, and fatty acids that promote skin health from within. So eat up and enjoy!

🥕 Carrots & Sweet Potatoes – High in beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A, which regulates cell turnover and helps prevent dryness and dullness.

🎃 Pumpkin – Rich in vitamins C and E, zinc, and carotenoids, all of which support collagen synthesis and protect against oxidative stress.

🍎 Apples – Contain quercetin and polyphenols that combat UV-induced damage and reduce skin inflammation.

🥑 Avocados – Provide monounsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E, which strengthen the lipid barrier and improve elasticity.

🌰 Walnuts – A plant source of omega-3 fatty acids, supporting skin hydration and reducing inflammatory acne.

🥬 Dark Leafy Greens (Kale, Spinach) – Abundant in vitamin K, folate, and chlorophyll, promoting wound healing and an even skin tone.

🍯 Raw Honey – Natural antimicrobial and humectant properties may aid in skin microbiome balance and hydration.

🫐 Blueberries & Cranberries – Packed with anthocyanins that neutralize free radicals and slow visible signs of aging.

☕️ Green Tea – High in catechins, which enhance circulation and protect collagen fibers from UV degradation.

10/10/2025

The team is back at it! Concluding our series of what we’d never do to our skin again after all our years working together with patients in Dermatology.

☀️ Here’s the lowdown on tanning oils and why we opt out!

Tanning oils can amplify UV exposure by increasing light absorption in the skin — without providing any measurable protection against UVA or UVB rays. This accelerates photoaging, DNA damage, and raises your lifetime risk of skin cancer (including melanoma).

While brief sun exposure — about 10–15 minutes a day — can help with natural vitamin D synthesis, any longer than that should always be paired with:

🧴 Broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen (reapplied every 2 hours)
👒 Protective clothing + hats
🕶️ UV-blocking sunglasses

Our team recommends avoiding tanning oils altogether and choosing a hydrating SPF oil or lotion instead to keep your skin glowing and protected. If you need some quick color for a special event, a spray tan a much better option!

09/22/2025

This past weekend, we proudly sponsored The Slusher Scramble! A golf tournament for Julie’s late grandfather that raises money for a high school senior at Pendleton County High School!

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08/18/2025

Learn the ABCDEs of Melanoma👇🏽

Dermatologists—and public health experts like the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)—encourage regular self-checks using the ABCDE method.

Asymmetry: One half of the spot doesn’t match the other

Border: Edges are irregular or blurred

Color: Uneven shades of tan, brown, black, white, red, or blue

Diameter: Often larger than 6 mm (about a pencil eraser), but can be smaller

Evolving: Any change in size, shape, color, or elevation, or new symptoms like bleeding or itching

Yes, skin cancer rates are climbing, driven by more UV exposure over a lifetime, tanning bed use, and people living longer (giving cancers more time to develop).

The good news is that most skin cancers are highly treatable when caught early making self checks and dermatologist visits essential. Give us a call if you need support with planning and preventing.

07/29/2025

Our team is expanding! If you or someone you know, living in the Harrisonburg or Penn Laird area is available and interested, we would love to review your application.

You can find the job listing and all the details on indeed we will also add it to stories and keep it in a highlight above under the word “JOBS.”

Let us know if you have any questions, and so looking forward to seeing what special individual ends up joining our team for this role. Thank you everyone for your eyes and ears.

06/30/2025

🥬 Leafy Greens (Kale, Collards, Arugula)

→ Vitamin A, C, and K
✨ Brightens dull skin
✨ Supports cell turnover
✨ Fights inflammation (acne, puffiness)

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🍓 Berries (Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries)

→ Antioxidants (esp. anthocyanins), Vitamin C
✨ Protects against UV damage
✨ Supports collagen production
✨ Reduces redness & boosts glow

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🥕 Carrots + Beets

→ Beta-carotene (Vitamin A), anti-inflammatory pigments
✨ Enhances natural radiance
✨ Evens tone
✨ Supports lymphatic detox (beets especially)

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🍑 Peaches + Nectarines

→ Vitamins A, C + polyphenols
✨ Hydrates skin
✨ Helps reduce fine lines
✨ Fights oxidative stress (sun exposure, pollution)

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🍅 Tomatoes

→ Lycopene (a powerful antioxidant), Vitamin C
✨ Protects against sun damage
✨ Improves skin texture
✨ Minimizes pores over time

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🥒 Cucumbers

→ Hydration + silica
✨ Reduces puffiness
✨ Soothes inflammation
✨ Strengthens skin barrier

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🌽 Sweet Corn

→ Lutein + Zeaxanthin (carotenoids)
✨ Protects from UV-induced damage
✨ Boosts skin elasticity
✨ Supports eye health (which affects under-eye clarity)

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🌿 Fresh Herbs (Basil, Parsley, Mint)

→ Chlorophyll, Vitamin K, anti-bacterial oils
✨ Detoxifying
✨ Clears congested skin
✨ Helps with dark circles & dullness

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🥚 Local Pasture-Raised Eggs (bonus protein!)

→ Biotin + healthy fats + protein
✨ Helps rebuild skin cells
✨ Strengthens nails and hair
✨ Boosts elasticity

Which are your favorites?! Are you also a big fan of ? Where is your favorite spot to shop for produce? ✍🏼👇🏼

06/24/2025

Excuse us while we cheer 📣

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06/19/2025

Have you met Downtown Harrisonburg’s new dog mayor? Not only the cutest new addition to our community but full of tips to keep our skin healthy, happy and glowing all season!!

Suncare isn’t optional, it’s official paw-licy 🐾☀️ 👇🏼

✅ Reapply SPF every 2 hours, especially after swimming or sweating—even on cloudy days!

💧 Moisturize after sun exposure to help repair the skin barrier and lock in hydration.

🕶️ Wear wide-brim hats & sunglasses to protect delicate facial skin and prevent sun-related aging.

🚿 Rinse off after pool or beach time—chlorine and salt can dry and irritate the skin.

🧴 Choose fragrance-free products to avoid irritation on sun-sensitive skin.

🥗 Eat your antioxidants (think berries, leafy greens, and nuts)—they help your skin fight UV stress from the inside out!

Any questions?? Ask away.

06/06/2025

So grateful to live in Virginia! ☀️🌿

Julie & Jeanine at a terrarium plant class at the JMU arboretum! Happy weekend everyone!

06/03/2025

Honored!! We were voted Best Dermatologist in The Shenandoah Valley. Our incredible team and patients truly make the dream work, and we are grateful every day to be able to serve our community.

Here’s to a healthy and inspiring second half of 2025 — inside and out. If we haven’t met you, come on in for a new patient visit! We can’t wait to meet you. Our patients make our work and workweeks an absolute delight and honor.

Address

4549 Spotswood Trail, STE 8
Penn Laird, VA
22846

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15404338700

Website

http://www.harrisonburgdermatology.com/

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