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.
Hair growth is different in each person. While hair on the head is accepted and desirable, when hair grows on other parts of the body, we can spend a notable amount of time, money and energy trying to get rid of it. If shaving or waxing your body hair is a source of...
Are you diligent to protect your face and body from the sun but neglect your lips? You are not alone. A surprising number of people lather sunscreen on all exposed areas of their body, yet they forget the delicate skin on their lips. This can quickly lead to dry and...
Though widely popular for its ability to non-surgically reverse wrinkles, Botox is an investment and its results are not permanent. Therefore, many patients want to know how long their Botox injections will last before undergoing treatment. Unfortunately, the answer...
Psoriasis is one of the most frustrating skin conditions. It is marked by itchy and scaly patches of skin. While there is not currently a cure for this systemic skin rash, many patients undergo a multi-faceted approach to find relief, including topical creams, oral...
Everyone deserves to feel confident in their skin, especially during the summer months. What if the answer to a more vibrant and attractive complexion was lying just beneath the surface? An effective way to attain fresh, healthy-looking skin this summer is by...
The pool is the perfect way to cool off during a hot summer day in Georgia. While it may be surprising to some, the swimming pool can also relieve eczema symptoms. Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a common skin condition in kids, and one that is known for its red, itchy...
Summer means extra time outdoors and long days under the sun. Unfortunately, this can also mean extra chances for your skin to develop a summer rash. Heat rash is one of the most common types of summer rashes. While typically harmless and temporary, heat rash can be...
Retinol has been considered the “holy grail of anti-aging” and the gold standard treatment in not only preventing wrinkles but smoothing the lines that are already there. If you are concerned about facial aging, adding a retinol product to your skin care regime is...
Whether prescription or over-the-counter, it is not uncommon for medications to have unwanted side effects. These side effects can take on many different forms and affect various parts of the body. The skin, however, is one of the most frequently involved organs in...
Leaves of three — let them be! You may be familiar with this saying from your childhood when you headed outdoors to play. Poison ivy is a common plant that is most often distinguished by its three leaves and its ability to cause a disruptive, itchy rash when it...
