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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.
Everyone produces sweat. It is our body’s natural cooling mechanism, which can be triggered during a stressful situation or when the physical environment heats up. However, some people have overactive sweat glands. Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, affects about...
Summer is prime time for skin rashes. It is a season when families are more exposed to sunlight, insects, heat and other elements that can impact the condition of your skin. Skin allergies, or contact dermatitis, are especially high. If you notice a new or...
While there are a number of ways to turn back the hands of time and rejuvenate your facial appearance, one of the most proven and non-invasive methods is with a chemical peel. Chemical peels have been around for years. They are a safe and highly effective solution for...
We can’t always protect our skin from injury. Accidents happen. While the injury itself can be difficult to bear, the potential for permanent scarring can be even more detrimental. Scar prevention can be done at any age. While it is not possible to completely prevent...
“Leaves of three – let them be.” Don’t forget this mantra as you explore the outdoors this summer. Poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac all contain the same plant oil that can cause an allergic reaction in nearly 85% of people that come in contact. This oil, called...
Whether it was you or your child, a skin burn is a sudden and painful injury that needs attention. First and foremost, you need to determine the severity of the burn. A minor or first degree burn may be monitored and treated at home, but always seek a medical...
Pool days are upon us. Swimming is certainly a favorite summer activity for all ages. However, before you spend hours dipping your body in and out of the refreshing pool, you’ll want know the effects that chlorine can have on your skin. Chlorine is added to swimming...
When the school year comes to an end and the temperatures warm up, summer is just around the corner. Your mind may be ready for lazy pool days and ice cream dates, but is your body ready? More specifically, is your skin ready? Many of us have hang-ups about our skin...
Many patients come to our office with concerns of sunspots on their skin. It is one of the most common skin conditions that we diagnose. Sunspots are medically termed “actinic keratosis” (AK). Sunspots develop when the skin is damaged from UV rays or indoor tanning....
Pimples, zits, breakouts – whatever you prefer to call it, acne is a problematic skin condition for many teenagers. At a time when trying to fit in and look your best is especially important, an acne flare-up can be a major detriment to a teen’s self-esteem. While all...
