Spring break is either here or very near for your Atlanta family. As your kids rush outdoors to soak up the long-awaited sunshine, make sure you do your part to protect their skin. The fresh rays on their pale winter skin can be especially harmful if you don’t take...
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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.
Top Reasons for Hair Loss in Women
While more common in men, hair loss an occur in both genders. Unfortunately, women with thinning or balding hair suffer a much greater hit to their self-esteem than men. For men, hair loss due to aging is common and much more accepted. For women, a full head of...
Could Laser Hair Removal Benefit You?
The use of advanced laser technology has infiltrated countless industries and medical fields. In dermatology, lasers are frequently chosen as an ideal method for treating skin conditions as well as improving the appearance of the skin. At Olansky Dermatology, many of...
Could Your Acne Affect Your Mental Health?
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions. It can also be one of the most frustrating to deal with. While acne typically affects young adolescents, it can linger into adulthood as well. The highly visible and often erratic pattern of red bumps and pimples on the...
Are You Guilty of These Wrinkle Causing Habits?
No matter how hard we try, we simply can’t avoid the natural aging process. While there are several parts of our bodies that wear out over time, people tend to notice and feel concerned about the effects of aging on their skin the most. As we get older, the skin loses...
Tired of Your Skin Tag?
Tags are meant for clothing, not your skin. Unfortunately, “skin tags” do exist. In fact, as many as one in four people have skin tags. Skin tags refer to a flesh-colored flap of soft tissue that protrudes from the surface of the skin. They are typically found in...
How Your Smoking Habit Wrecks Your Skin
You are probably well aware of the fact that smoking cigarettes is harmful to your health. However, just like your lungs and heart, your smoking habit can also compromise another important organ in your body – your skin! Smoking is known for causing premature aging...
The Mask of Pregnancy
It is no surprise that pregnancy brings on numerous changes within a woman’s body. Beyond an expanding belly and swollen feet, some women must also deal with melasma. Melasma is a skin condition that affects millions of individuals. Up to 90% of the sufferers involve...
Psoriasis: Tips to Reduce Winter Flare-Ups
If you suffer from psoriasis, winter is probably not your favorite season of the year. The cold air, low humidity, and limited sunlight can make psoriasis a heightened source of disruption and frustration during the winter. What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a chronic...
Contact Dermatitis: Allergic Vs. Irritant
Contact dermatitis refers to a skin irritation or rash that develops as a result of contact with a certain physical substance or chemical. There are two types of contact dermatitis: allergic and irritant. In both cases, you should follow up with a dermatologist to not...