Olansky Dermatology & Aesthetics – Atlanta’s premier full-service dermatology practice – welcomes board-certified physician assistant Alexandra Palgon to our Buckhead location. The addition of Palgon is another reason patients looking for veteran dermatology providers can choose Olansky. Palgon has been working in dermatology for nearly 20 years, and she maintains certification with the National Commission…
Read MoreMany of us have freckles, moles or birthmarks. Most have a combination of all three. It is easy to dismiss your brown spots as your natural complexion and common for people to assume they’d know skin cancer when they saw it. Sadly, skin cancer can look similar to freckles, moles and even eczema. Instead of…
Read MoreA dermatologist is a doctor who is certified to treat conditions of the skin. While your primary care physician or pediatrician can certainly make a diagnosis and recommend treatment, a dermatologist carries the experience and specialized training to deliver the most accurate diagnosis and the most effective treatment plan. When it comes to the skin,…
Read MoreA mole, medically termed melanocytic nevus, is a very common skin growth. You may notice some moles stick around your entire life, while others pop up after prolonged periods in the sun. Most moles are harmless. However, there are certain moles that warrant concern. These are moles that have an abnormal shape or change in…
Read MoreAs the temperatures warm up, our long clothing layers come off. This is the perfect time to take a good look at your exposed skin. Are there any suspicious or changing moles on your body that were covered up during winter? Performing a routine full body skin check is a critical element towards optimal skin…
Read MoreSome people have just a few moles, while others of us have an entire body covered in them. For such individuals, it may be more difficult to detect a new mole. Why would it be important to identify a new mole on your body? Only 25% of melanomas are from existing moles, which means that…
Read MoreAs we start heading indoors after a summer of fun in the sun, it is important to be aware of one of the most serious drawbacks of enjoying that sun a little too much, specifically in regards to your skin health. Did you know that skin cancer is by far the most common of all…
Read MoreWould you know what to look for in spotting a cancerous mole on your body? Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. If you have a lot of moles, you are about 10 times more at risk for developing skin cancer, or melanoma. Melanoma only accounts for about 4%…
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