As part of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Olansky Dermatology & Aesthetics offered free skin cancer screenings for its 15th consecutive year. In an effort to raise awareness of skin cancer prevention and risks, the practice coordinated the event May 7 at the Peachtree Road Farmers Market. “There was a lot of screening and a lot…
Read MoreIf you’ve received the news that your skin biopsy resulted in a positive skin cancer diagnosis, it’s understandable that you may be feeling nervous. Fortunately, there’s a highly effective and minimally invasive procedure available to treat it: Mohs surgery. Created by surgeon Frederick E. Mohs in the 1930’s, this micrographic surgery has success rates of…
Read MoreOn Sunday, September 12, 2021, Olansky Dermatology & Aesthetics’ Dr. Jodi Ganz appeared as a guest on “The Weekly Check-Up” on News/Talk WSB Radio. Dr. Ganz and host, Dr. Bruce Feinberg, discussed a number of skincare topics including acne, skin cancers, the value of an annual skin exam, and a few specific skin diseases. The…
Read MoreMembers of the Olansky Dermatology & Aesthetics team recently participated in free skin cancer screenings held at the Peachtree Road Farmers Market. The event was held in honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month and increasing awareness around the risks of skin cancer. “We’ve been coordinating this event for 14 years,” says Dr. Jodi Ganz, a…
Read MoreMay is annual Skin Cancer Awareness Month, but it brings focus to a topic that deserves year-round attention. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S., with more than five million cases diagnosed each year. Yet, it’s also the most preventable. The majority of skin cancer cases are caused by UV…
Read MoreIf you were recently diagnosed with basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, your dermatologist likely recommended Mohs surgery for treatment. Mohs micrographic surgery is an advanced and highly specialized surgical technique that carries the highest success rate of all skin cancer treatments. In fact, Mohs surgery boasts a five-year cure rate of 99% for…
Read MoreWith 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 first know the facts…
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