Pool days are upon us. Swimming is certainly a favorite summer activity for all ages. However, before you spend hours dipping your body in and out of the refreshing pool, you’ll want know the effects that chlorine can have on your skin. Chlorine is added to swimming...
Blog Topic: General Dermatology
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.
Are Your Bathing Habits Causing More Harm Than Good?
We all need to take a bath. Bathing your skin is essential in order to wash away harmful bacteria and germs as well as hydrate the skin. Unfortunately, some of us have bathing habits that compromise your skin health. In fact, certain wrong habits can dry out your...
Stay Away From These Rosacea Triggers
Rosacea can be a very disruptive skin condition without a known cure or definite cause. It is marked by redness, chronic and recurring flushing and a thickened and bumpy skin texture on the face. Rosacea can affect all skin types and skin colors. While there are...
Are Dry, Cracked Hands Plaguing You This Winter?
Countless people dread the consequences of winter on their skin. For many, this includes the presence of dry, cracked hands. This can be unpleasant to look at and also painful. However, you don’t have to suffer. There are things you can do to avoid and alleviate the...
Cryosurgery for Wart Removal
Although “cryosurgery” may sound intimidating, it is actually a very simple, quick and standard procedure that is used to remove a wart with liquid nitrogen. Many patients come to a dermatologist when a wart is refusing to go away on its own (even after...
Answering Your Questions About Impetigo
Finding a rash on your child’s body can be alarming, and diagnosing is often confusing. Although not all skin rashes need immediate attention, it is important to let a dermatologist give you an accurate diagnosis so that it can be treated accordingly. Impetigo is...
5 Acne Myths Debunked
Acne is one of the most widespread skin problems that both men and women face. It can be an embarrassing condition that affect quality of life for some. Seeking acne treatment from a board-certified dermatologist, however, can significantly increase your chances of...
Managing Your Child’s Eczema
If you are a parent of a child who has eczema, you know how frustrating this condition is to manage. Eczema is one of the most common childhood conditions, affecting up to 20% of all children. Understanding you child’s specific eczema condition can significantly...
5 Reasons to Schedule A Skin Checkup
Visiting your dermatologist for a full body skin examination is your best protection for staying free of skin cancer. Not everyone’s risk for skin cancer is the same, and there are some warning signs that can put you at a higher risk than others. If you are asking...
Your Battle with Hangnails
Do you feel like you are always getting hangnails? A hangnail, or agnail, is a small torn piece of skin, more specifically eponychium or paronychium, next to a fingernail or toenail. Not only do hangnails look bad, but they can also hurt. The good news is that there...
