Do you find yourself repeatedly staring at your closet and wanting desperately to wear that favorite shirt to the party, yet you know your underarm sweat will be too visible? If you can relate to this situation, you might suffer from a very real condition called...
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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.
Diabetes and Your Skin
In honor of National Diabetes Awareness month, it is well worth your time to understand how diabetes can affect your skin. Although diabetes is a disease that involves the level of glucose in your blood, it can also cause problems for the skin. Your skin’s health...
What You Need to Know About BOTOX
BOTOX is one of the most popular cosmetic skin treatments today. The FDA approved it in 2002 to be used cosmetically, helping with visible signs of aging including fine lines and wrinkles on the face. A BOTOX treatment uses a small amount of a diluted protein called...
How to Win With Dry Skin
As the cooler Fall temperatures set in and the hot, humid days leave us, the inevitable complaint of dry skin becomes more frequent. Many people are plagued by itchy, red and even cracked dry skin during the Fall and Winter months. It is a bothersome skin condition...
Allergic to Your Jewelry?
Are your earrings making your earlobes itch or do you notice a rash around your neck after you remove your necklace? You may have a nickel allergy. It is a common skin allergy that is a form of contact dermatitis. Some statistics show that the true number of people...
Pregnancy’s Toll On Your Skin
Not only does pregnancy transform a woman’s body throughout nine months, but its affect on her skin can remain even after the baby is born. Probably one of the only positive skin changes of pregnancy is the frequently noted “pregnancy glow.” This is actually a very...
A Flaky Scalp: Is it Psoriasis or Dandruff?
It may be hard to tell the difference between scalp psoriasis and dandruff since both have similar symptoms of an itchy scalp that produces white flakes. However, it is important that you the difference between the two conditions so that you can seek the most...
How Much Do You Know About Rosacea?
Rosacea is a skin disorder that affects up to 16 million Americans. However, only a fraction of rosacea sufferers are being treated. If you suffer from rosacea, you understand the significant psychological, social and even occupational problems that arise if you fail...
Have You Tried Light Therapy For Your Acne?
If your acne problem is not responding to traditional creams or if you are tired of the unwanted side effects of your oral acne medication, it may be time to look into blue light therapy. Today, light therapy can be used for acne treatment as an extremely effective...
Serious Consequences of Too Much Summer Sun
As we start heading indoors after a summer of fun in the sun, it is important to be aware of one of the most serious drawbacks of enjoying that sun a little too much, specifically in regards to your skin health. Did you know that skin cancer is by far the most common...
