Are you tired of living with your vitiligo skin condition? If you suffer from a skin disorder involving white patches of skin covering various parts of your body, you are not alone. Up to 2 million people in the United States have vitiligo. It is not distinguished by...
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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.
Can Your Diet Help Your Acne?
The link between the foods we eat and an acne breakout has yet to be scientifically proven. Much of what we hear is from personal cases or theory, such as the belief that eating chocolate will cause acne. However, we do know that “the skin is a reflection of your...
Skin Care for the Elderly
Many changes occur as we age. Your skin is no different. These skin changes can be attributed to environmental factors, nutrition, genetics and others. Sun exposure, however, remains the most powerful factor in determining how our skin ages. When it comes to your skin...
The 411 on Sweat
We all do it, and no one likes. Sweating is our body’s natural cooling system. Although sweating is absolutely necessary to help us maintain a healthy body temperature, too much sweating can elicit problems in your social life and even begin harm your emotional...
Eating For Your Skin
You have probably heard the saying, “you are what you eat”. As it turns out, this one is true. A healthy diet is important not only for your overall health, but for your skin health as well. You can help control the way your skin looks and feels just by what you...
Male Body Acne
Teenagers are not the only ones that suffer from acne. Adults, specifically men, commonly battle acne as well. Men tend to find that their skin problem areas are on their body rather than the face. Back acne can be an embarrassing condition for men and may require a...
What Are Your Nails Telling You?
You see them every day. But how close are you really paying attention? Your fingernails are likely not getting the second glance they deserve. Nail fungus may be on your radar to detect, as it presents a more obvious dark or yellowing patch on the nail that eventually...
The Truth About Summer Skin Care
With summer days in full swing, how much do you really know about skin care and the sun? There are myths you may believe right now that define how you are protecting your skin from summer sun. In order to understand the truth about sun exposure and your skin, you must...
What Does Your Skin Do Anyway?
Did you know that skin is your body’s largest organ? It does far more than simply cover your skeleton and keep you warm. Your skin care plays a vital role in maintaining your overall health. It is a fascinating organ that is both resilient and sensitive. Here are five...
Summer Hair Care
The summer can wreak havoc on your hair if you are not careful. Combine daily exposure to the sun along with frequent dips in a chlorinated pool and you have a recipe for dry, damaged summer hair. The sun can also oxidize your hair color as well. Olansky Dermatology...
