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.
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 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...
Did you know that a skilled dermatologist can help improve the health of your skin as well as the appearance of your skin? Dermatology offers both cosmetic and medical treatments to help patients retain or achieve their most confident skin. If you are uncertain as to...
It’s the middle of winter. Your skin is extra pale and may even seem blinding. A subtle tan would make you feel and look so much better. What is the harm in a few tanning bed sessions this winter? Not so fast! The lure to have that (temporary) “sun-kissed” complexion...
Winter can be a brutal season for your skin, especially the skin on your lips. Not only are your lips extra exposed to the dry air and cold temperatures, but your lips don’t have the oil and sweat glands like the rest of your skin to keep them moist. They are delicate...
If you were recently diagnosed with basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, your dermatologist likely recommended Mohs surgery for treatment. Mohs micrographic surgery is an advanced and highly specialized surgical technique that carries the highest success rate of...
Hives can be one of the most alarming skin conditions, especially since hives tend to develop suddenly and commonly appear on children. Hives can show up anywhere on the body. They are often marked by a collection of small, red and rough-textured bumps that can itch...
Have you been diagnosed with psoriasis or suspect you may have this stubborn skin condition? Psoriasis is not dandruff, and it is more than dry, itchy skin in the winter. In simplest terms, psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that causes your skin cells to build up...
We all have hang-ups about our bodies, or certain traits that threaten our self-esteem. When it comes to men, however, new research finds that over half of men admit to feeling “embarrassed” about their body hair. The New York Post recently weighed in on these...
Pores are essentially the opening of hair follicles that penetrate several deeper layers of our skin. Each pore contains its own sebaceous (oil-producing) gland and can produce a single shaft of hair. When it comes to pores, however, nobody really wants to see them....
