Our Mission
Skin Solutions Dermatology + Cosmetics empowers you with the knowledge and compassionate care you need to protect and maintain your skin for life. We strive to provide you with specialized and advanced surgical, cosmetic, and medical dermatology services, treatments, and personalized skin health solutions to support you in your skin journey.
Meet Dr. Christie Regula
Dr. Christie Regula is double board-certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology. She obtained her undergraduate education at Duke University and received her Doctor of Medicine degree from Penn State University School of Medicine, graduating with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. Dr. Regula was Chief Resident during her dermatology residency at Penn State University Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Following residency, she completed a fellowship in Mohs Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology at Cooper University Health Center under the tutelage of Dr. Naomi Lawrence. During her training, she was awarded the prestigious Theodore Tromovitch Award by the American College of Mohs Surgery, given annually to one fellow for their outstanding research.
Dr. Regula takes pride in her continued involvement and contributions to local and national medical societies, including the American Academy of Dermatology, the American College of Mohs Surgery, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology. She is also co-founder of Sun Smart Pittsburgh, a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote sun safety and skin cancer prevention through the installation of public sunscreen dispensers.
Dr. Regula has been in practice for over 10 years in Mt. Lebanon, performed more than 10,000 Mohs surgeries, and is consistently named one of the “Top Docs” in Pittsburgh. She and her husband, Alex, recently moved to Fox Chapel and she looks forward to serving her local community.
Skin Solutions Dermatology in our Community: Sun Smart Pittsburgh
Sun Smart Pittsburgh
Dr. Regula is co-founder of the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Sun Smart Pittsburgh with the mission to promote sun safety and skin cancer prevention by providing complimentary public sunscreen dispensers.
Since 2016 over 30 sunscreen dispensers have been installed in local parks, sports fields, playgrounds, and running trails.
The Facts About Skin Cancer
- Skin cancer has reached epidemic proportions.
- More than 5.4 million cases of nonmelanoma skin cancers are diagnosed each year in the United States.
- 76,000 new cases of melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, are diagnosed yearly.
- 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.
Why Public Sunscreen Dispensers?
- Sun exposure is the most preventable risk factor for skin cancer.
- Ultraviolet radiation from the sun and artificial sources have been identified as a known carcinogen by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
- Sunscreen use is a vital component of sun protection. It prevents damaging sunburns and daily use has been shown to cut one’s risk of melanoma in half.
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What Our Patients Are Saying
Skin Solutions stories and experiences.
"Explained things in understandable, but thorough terms. Very kind, compassionate person as well as skilled surgeon. Great professional background, including fellowship in Mohs surgery, which is what I went in for. lf you have to have surgery for skin cancer, this a top notch doctor to see."
- Pete
"Very professional and easy to communicate with. Answered all questions and was empathetic to any concerns or issues."
- Gary
"Dr. Regula is FANTASTIC. I would recommend her to my own friends and family!"
- Bryan
"Dr. Regula has outstanding bedside manner, and always had a smile on her face! She’s extremely thorough and willing to explain what she’s doing as she’s doing it. She never once let me worry. I’m very happy with my results, even just under two weeks out, considering my incision was on my forehead. I highly recommend and am appreciative of the top tier care."
- Brent
"I had a basal cell and needed surgery with Dr. Regula. She was kind and explained everything step by step. I was surprised to get a call from her at 7pm the day of the surgery to check in."
- Kathi
"Dr Regula is awesome!!!!! Super friendly....takes time to explain everything to you....... makes you feel very comfortable. I would highly recommended her to anyone."
- David
"I recently had the laser treatment performed on my face for sun damage. Dr. Regula was thorough in explaining to expect during the treatment and how I would look and feel during the healing process. It has been two weeks since the laser and my skin has not looked this good in 30 years. The sun spots are GONE, and my skin tone even. I'm surprised every time I look in the mirror."
- Denise
"Dr. Christie Regula is a great MD/Surgeon. She was most informative, knowledgeable, caring, and made me feel completely at ease with my Mohs procedure. I would highly recommend Dr. Regula to everyone. I cannot say enough positive and complimentary words to express my sincere appreciation for her caring and professional expertise. Dr. Regula is a great doctor."
- Mary
"Doctor Regula was extremely professional, polite and gentle. She explained very clearly what my surgery would entail. I experienced no pain or discomfort. I was fortunate to have her."
- Allan
"I could not be more pleased with the care I received. I was seen at my scheduled time which is unusual. Dr. Regula could not be more friendly or professional. She takes the time to explain each step of the way during your procedure and will answer any question you might have. The results are better than I expected having heard from others who have had the same type of treatment from other doctors. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for the best in skin care, whatever the type."
- Bob