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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.

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

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...

Managing Your Child’s Eczema

If you are a parent of a child who has eczema, you know how frustrating this condition is to manage. Eczema is one of the most common childhood conditions, affecting up to 20% of all children. Understanding you child’s specific eczema condition can significantly...

Understanding Your SPF

You know you need it if you want to protect your skin from wrinkling, skin cancer and other unwanted complications, but how much do you really know about your sunscreen? There are numerous brands and types of sunscreen to choose from, and it can be difficult to know...

5 Reasons to Schedule A Skin Checkup

Visiting your dermatologist for a full body skin examination is your best protection for staying free of skin cancer. Not everyone’s risk for skin cancer is the same, and there are some warning signs that can put you at a higher risk than others. If you are asking...

Your Battle with Hangnails

Do you feel like you are always getting hangnails? A hangnail, or agnail, is a small torn piece of skin, more specifically eponychium or paronychium, next to a fingernail or toenail. Not only do hangnails look bad, but they can also hurt. The good news is that there...