Your skin is the largest organ in your body. But it can also be one of the most sensitive. This can make it difficult to know whether your skin irritation is something that will go away within minutes, or it is a sign that you are having an allergic reaction. If you...
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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.
Seasonal Allergies and Eczema
Nothing is worse than seeing your child itching miserably instead of enjoying the springtime weather outside. Eczema is a common and frustrating skin condition for many children. However, when environmental allergies are high, such as pollen, mold, dust mites or...
Male Skin Care: Shaving With Acne
As a man or teenage boy who struggles with acne, it can be difficult to perform your facial grooming habits without making your acne worse. Do you resort to having a five o’clock shadow or risk an embarrassing acne breakout by shaving? Fortunately, there are some...
Treat Your Skin This Mother’s Day
In honor of Mother’s Day, we’ve decided to make you aware of how you can take care and pamper your skin, whether it is young or old. Restoring the health and appearance of your skin can make you feel good on the inside and out. How long has it been since you’ve had a...
3 Skin Care Tips For Lupus Sufferers
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack healthy cells and tissue within the body. Therefore, it comes to no surprise that the skin can dramatically suffer if you have lupus. There are several types of lupus, including systemic lupus,...
Skin Cancer and Your Child
Can kids get skin cancer? While pediatric melanoma is rare, sun safety at a young age is the most important key to prevention. Forming proper habits as a child can help prevent future skin cancer and melanomas from developing later in life. Here's what parents need to...
Have You Checked Your Moles Recently?
As the temperatures warm up, our long clothing layers come off. This is the perfect time to take a good look at your exposed skin. Are there any suspicious or changing moles on your body that were covered up during winter? Performing a routine full body skin check is...
Is Your Complexion Ready for Spring?
Each season of the year offers unique skin care demands. With spring approaching, it is the perfect time to get your skin ready for the warm, sunny months ahead. In doing so, you’ll need to address any lingering effects that the cold winter elements had on your skin,...
Male Skin Care: Shaving Folliculitis
When it comes to skin issues in men, shaving folliculitis is a common concern. You may understand this condition better using the term “razor bumps.” If you struggle with painful, itchy and unsightly bumps on your face after your shaving session, you can and should...
Know Your Skin Type
How well do you know your skin? If you want to care for your skin well, you need to first identify your skin type. There are a variety of skin types, and each one has a unique set of needs. Understanding your skin type, whether it is oily, dry or sensitive, can...
