If you are one of the 99% of Americans that have had chickenpox, you likely still have the virus lying dormant in your body. In some people, this virus (called varicella-zoster) wakes up after years of dormancy and causes the painful blister rash of shingles....
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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.
Teens and Indoor Tanning: The Risk Is Real
The desire to be tan remains a trending attraction, especially among young adults. While parents may think they have done their job at educating their kids on the importance of sunscreen at the beach, many are overlooking the serious penalties of letting their...
Raise Your Hand For miraDry!
Do you suffer from excessive underarm sweating? You may think you have a reprieve over the winter months, but the truth is, those holiday parties can be a real challenge. Those that suffer from axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating) may even avoid social...
Do You Have Dry, Cracked Heels?
Dry skin is a very common skin problem, especially in the winter months. Many people suffer from very dry skin on their feet. The skin on our heels actually lacks the normal sweat glands that exist on the rest of our body. While this may just be a cosmetic concern for...
There is Help for Your Rosacea
If you are reading this as a rosacea sufferer, you are probably desperate for help. Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder that usually worsens over time and is often characterized by relapses and remissions. Many people may find themselves frustrated at trying to...
Why Is My Hair Falling Out? Women’s Hair Loss
Are you noticing more hair than usual in your hairbrush or in your shower drain? Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss. Although you may consider hair loss a male condition, it affects females too. Hair loss for women can either be a permanent or temporary...
Why Does Our Hair Turn Gray?
For the majority of us, getting gray hair is inevitable. Along with losing our hair (alopecia) and getting wrinkles, gray hair is considered a normal response to aging. Typically, white people start going gray in their mid-30s, Asians in their late 30s, and...
The Problem with Pores
A skin topic that most people know of, but not a lot about, is skin pores. Except for places like the palms of our hands, soles of our feet and eyelids, we have pores throughout our entire body. Most people speak of pores in a negative way, as we would much rather...
The Skinny on Skin Tags
According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 46% of people have skin tags in the United States. Although skin tags are often small and harmless, these skin growths can be unsightly and embarrassing. Skin tags occur when a bunch of collagen and blood...
Acne Scars: Put The Past Behind You
Did you suffer from embarrassing acne throughout your teen and young adult years? Are the acne scars left behind a constant reminder of your uphill battle against skin blemishes years ago? There’s good news for you. While acne scars will never just go away on their...
