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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.

How to Treat Ingrown Hairs

How to Treat Ingrown Hairs

Ingrown hairs develop when a removed hair grows back into the skin. It usually appears as a red, itchy bump on the skin, with the trapped hair sometimes visible underneath.  While ingrown hairs can often be treated successfully with home remedies, it’s possible...

Treatment Spotlight: Vulvodynia

Treatment Spotlight: Vulvodynia

It’s normal to feel random aches and pains throughout your body from time to time, but any persistent pain and discomfort, especially in an isolated area, calls for medical intervention. Frustratingly, doctors can’t always pinpoint the precise cause of ongoing...

10 Dermatologist-Approved Habits for the New Year

10 Dermatologist-Approved Habits for the New Year

Here at Olansky Dermatology, we support you in your pursuit of becoming healthier in the new year. And believe it or not, many general wellness goals overlap with good skincare. Here are a few ways you can prioritize your health in 2023 with the added bonus of...

Are Humidifiers Good for Your Skin?

Are Humidifiers Good for Your Skin?

When the temperature drops during the winter months, the air holds less moisture. And one nuisance that comes with that low humidity is dry skin. Though turning on the heat may keep things warmer, it won’t make the air any less dry — and your skin may suffer as a...

Santa’s Best Beard Care Tips

Santa’s Best Beard Care Tips

Hair loss, winter care, scalp protection,... many common skin issues readily grab men’s attention, but does your beard need the same consideration? Our friend at the North Pole says absolutely yes, and here are a few tips he asked us to share. Trim It On the Regular...

Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month

Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month

If you’ve experienced excessive sweating that occurs even without heat or physical exertion, you could have hyperhidrosis. For those who are affected, sweat can be so intense that it soaks through clothing and drips off their hands.  In honor of Hyperhidrosis...