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.
You were probably educated as a young child to stay away from poison ivy, or that dangerous three-stem leaf. Poison ivy is a toxic plant that is common in Georgia and throughout the United States. This plant is most known for the itchy, spreading and disruptive rash...
Eczema is one of the most common types of inflammatory skin conditions. It is a skin rash that can be very disruptive and frustrating to deal with. Eczema can affect people of all ages and skin types. It is known for its red, itchy and scaly skin irritations that can...
When it comes to skin care and beauty regimes, most people think of women. But men have skin too, and it is just as worthy of pampering and proper care. In fact, a healthy and youthful complexion can strongly impact how men are perceived, both in the dating arena as...
It is that time of year again when poolside cookouts, family hikes and baseball games will be hitting the calendar. As you prepare to protect your skin from the summer sun, what are you doing to fight off the bugs? Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance or...
Psoriasis is a challenging skin condition for anyone who suffers. However, for children, this skin disorder can be especially difficult to manage. Psoriasis is known for triggering itchy patches of red or scaly skin. Although not contagious or harmful, the skin...
During the early spring or when the skin hasn’t seen the sun for a long period of time, it is common to experience a skin reaction to the sun. While sunburns are common, so is another sun-induced skin condition called Polymorphous Light Eruption or PLE. PLE is not the...
Do you struggle with excessive underarm sweat? Are you tired of pit-stained shirts or avoiding certain social events due to your sweating problem? Not only is there a solution, but it may be easier than you think. MiraDry is a one-of-a-kind treatment for excessive...
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...
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...
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...
