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.
Many changes take place in your body when you reach puberty, and your skin is no exception. Activity in your oil glands ramps up — a process that’s completely normal, but may also leave you with some less-than-pleasant skin developments. For example, you may find...
For people with severe acne that hasn’t responded to over-the-counter treatments, isotretinoin can be a promising solution. Often referred to as “Accutane,” this medication clears most types of breakouts over time, including those that have resisted antibiotics. While...
As spring approaches, we look forward to longer days, milder temperatures, and lighter layers. However, for some of us, there’s one caveat: breakouts may be worse this time of year, putting a damper on everything from senior prom to spring break. What’s more, acne can...
Acne involves more than just a few zits that develop from time to time. In this condition, the pores of your skin become clogged, which leads to blackheads, whiteheads, and other blemishes. Whether it develops in teens or adults, acne is broken down into four...
From peanut butter cups to lollipops, grocery store shelves are stocked with Halloween treats this time of year. As you prep your pantry for trick-or-treaters, you may be tempted to sneak a piece or two yourself. While there’s no shame in snacking on a sugary treat...
From going to the beach, hiking with friends, enjoying ice cream… and living with acne flare ups—summertime has it all. Unfortunately, summer humidity tends to exacerbate inflammation, pore blockage, and overactive oil glands. Mix in some sunscreen, plus still...
Though raging teen hormones often come paired with raging teen skin problems, acne isn’t only for the pubescent-at-heart. In fact, the American Academy of Dermatology Association reports that it is the most common skin condition in the United States, impacting as many...
No one wants acne. If you are a teenager, however, acne flare-ups can be even more devastating as you try to navigate the turbulent years of adolescence. Fortunately, acne can be eliminated or greatly minimized with the correct treatment, but not all patients respond...
Whether it is for prom night or yearbook photos, it is common for teenagers to seek a clear complexion as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, many teens suffer from unpredictable acne flare-ups during this hormonally-charged phase of life. Acne is known for wreaking...
Adolescence can be a turbulent stage of life. As your child undergoes puberty and finally starts to care about his or her appearance, the struggle of clear skin often becomes a reality. Due to surging hormones beginning around age 13, many teenagers find that acne,...
