Countless people dread the consequences of winter on their skin. For many, this includes the presence of dry, cracked hands. This can be unpleasant to look at and also painful. However, you don’t have to suffer. There are things you can do to avoid and alleviate the...
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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.
Cryosurgery for Wart Removal
Although “cryosurgery” may sound intimidating, it is actually a very simple, quick and standard procedure that is used to remove a wart with liquid nitrogen. Many patients come to a dermatologist when a wart is refusing to go away on its own (even after...
Answering Your Questions About Impetigo
Finding a rash on your child’s body can be alarming, and diagnosing is often confusing. Although not all skin rashes need immediate attention, it is important to let a dermatologist give you an accurate diagnosis so that it can be treated accordingly. Impetigo is...
Pregnancy and Your Skin
Not all women experience the “glow of pregnancy.” If you are expecting and your skin feels and looks less than glowing, you are not alone. In fact, you are in the majority. Your body is undergoing significant hormonal changes, which can affect your skin in a number of...
Reverse the Signs of Aging Without Surgery
With today’s medical advancements, you no longer have to go under the knife to turn back the hands of time. There are plenty of non-surgical options that can improve fine lines and wrinkles and provide an overall rejuvenated appearance. More and more people are trying...
Laser Hair Removal
Are you tired of shaving, waxing and tweezing? You may want to consider laser hair removal treatment. Laser hair removal is an effective way to permanently reduce hair growth. Just like any cosmetic procedure, however, patients need to understand what to expect and...
The ABCs of Mole Checks
Some people have just a few moles, while others of us have an entire body covered in them. For such individuals, it may be more difficult to detect a new mole. Why would it be important to identify a new mole on your body? Only 25% of melanomas are from existing...
5 Acne Myths Debunked
Acne is one of the most widespread skin problems that both men and women face. It can be an embarrassing condition that affect quality of life for some. Seeking acne treatment from a board-certified dermatologist, however, can significantly increase your chances of...
FAQs on miraDry
In this summer Georgia heat, who isn’t sweating? However, there is a difference between normal body sweat and excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis. If you are tired of having to pack extra shirts to avoid embarrassing underarm stains throughout the day, consider...
Sclerotherapy: Your Spider Veins Solution
Are you tired of hiding your legs this summer because of spider veins? You are not alone. As much as 84% of the population suffer from spider veins to some degree. Spider veins are dilated capillaries close to the skin’s surface. They are typically very visible and...
