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Welcome to the Olansky Dermatology & Aesthetics blog — your trusted source for expert skincare advice, dermatology news, and updates from our team. Whether you’re looking for seasonal skin tips, treatment insights, or practice announcements, you’ll find helpful information curated by our team.

Sunburn: An Irreversible but Preventable Damage

Sunburn: An Irreversible but Preventable Damage

Most of us have felt the regret of a sunburn at some point in our lives. While sunburns are unsightly and certainly uncomfortable, they can also cause lasting consequences. Sunburn not only accelerates the effects of aging within the skin (wrinkles and fine lines),...

How to Be ‘Skin-Smart’ With Your Snacking

How to Be ‘Skin-Smart’ With Your Snacking

“You are what you eat!” This old adage may seem silly, but it is also true. While snacking certainly has ramifications for your waistline, the types of foods you are choosing may also impact your skin health. Your diet can impact every system in your body, including...

May Is Melanoma Awareness Month

May Is Melanoma Awareness Month

Are you at risk for skin cancer? Early detection gives you a better chance of recovery. In fact, when skin cancers are caught and treated in their earliest stages, they are highly curable. Those who are vigilant in examining their skin on a monthly basis can detect...

Hand Sanitizers: Is Your Skin Suffering?

Hand Sanitizers: Is Your Skin Suffering?

“Wash your hands” is the current mantra of our country. As we fight against COVID-19, the use of hand sanitizer is exploding. Hand sanitizer, which was created in the 1990’s, has become the quick and convenient alternative to soap and water. While the effectiveness of...

Steps to Clear Teenage Acne Fast

Steps to Clear Teenage Acne Fast

Whether it is for prom night or yearbook photos, it is common for teenagers to seek a clear complexion as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, many teens suffer from unpredictable acne flare-ups during this hormonally-charged phase of life. Acne is known for wreaking...

Know Your Skin Type

Know Your Skin Type

Color isn’t the only distinguishing factor in your skin. Each person has a unique skin type, and knowing which type of skin you have can play an important role in helping you care for it the right way. In fact, certain skin types are prone to specific challenges and...

3 Causes of Hyperpigmentation

3 Causes of Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation is a medical term for what many people refer to as brown spots, melasma or uneven skin tone. These are all localized areas of skin discoloration or dark patches on the skin. While hyperpigmentation is painless and often harmless, it can be a real...

The Truth About Sweat

The Truth About Sweat

The way you sweat may be different from your friend or even your sibling. While few of us like to sweat, this moisture that our skin produces is necessary to some degree. When your body gets overheated, it is sweat that cools your body down. Contrary to popular...