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.
The cold winter months can be a difficult time for people that have chronic skin disorders, especially those that suffer from rosacea. In fact, some patients only have rosacea flare-ups when the air is cold, dry and windy. While you can’t control the winter weather,...
When it comes to your body and your health, it’s the perfect time of year to start doing things better. While making your list of New Year’s resolutions for more exercise and better eating, don’t’ forget the largest organ in the body - your skin. Giving your skin some...
We’ve all been there. It’s been a long day and all you want to do is crawl in bed. You skip your face-washing regime in an effort to let your head hit the pillow a few minutes sooner. Harmless, right? While an occasional skip may not produce much harm, if you sleep in...
Have you scheduled your full body skin exam this year? It is an exam that could save your life. While you may think you know your skin well enough to detect gradual changes in moles or lesions, it can be very difficult to not only see all parts of your body by...
The natural aging process is inevitable. As we get older, the skin loses collagen and elastin fibers, which means our facial skin loses volume and is less able to hold its firmness. Fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin result. While we can’t avoid aging altogether,...
Your skin is the largest organ on your body, with a critical role of protecting it. While you may think you are well acquainted with your skin because you see it every day, the majority of your skin involves components that are unseen. Here’s a closer look at the...
Acne is one of the most well known skin conditions, but it is one that is also very unwelcome. While countless teens and adults suffer from acne, not everyone is forced to deal with embarrassing breakouts. Why do some people suffer more than others? If you think your...
One in five people will get shingles during their lifetime. Shingles is an infection caused by a virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. For those that suffer from a shingles outbreak, they are well aware of its painful and often unbearable symptoms. This is why...
It can be quite alarming to discover a lump under your skin. It is always advisable to see a board certified dermatologist when you discover any types of skin changes. If your physician diagnoses your lump as a lipoma, there is typically nothing to fear. Lipomas can...
When it comes to how alcohol impacts your skin, we aren’t talking about rubbing alcohol. Unfortunately, the alcohol you consume in your favorite cocktail has been proven to produce poor consequences on your skin. For those that consume alcohol on a regular basis, your...
