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.
Color isn’t the only distinguishing factor in your skin. Each person has a unique skin type, and knowing which type of skin you have can play an important role in helping you care for it the right way. In fact, certain skin types are prone to specific challenges and...
Hyperpigmentation is a medical term for what many people refer to as brown spots, melasma or uneven skin tone. These are all localized areas of skin discoloration or dark patches on the skin. While hyperpigmentation is painless and often harmless, it can be a real...
The way you sweat may be different from your friend or even your sibling. While few of us like to sweat, this moisture that our skin produces is necessary to some degree. When your body gets overheated, it is sweat that cools your body down. Contrary to popular...
Did you know that a skilled dermatologist can help improve the health of your skin as well as the appearance of your skin? Dermatology offers both cosmetic and medical treatments to help patients retain or achieve their most confident skin. If you are uncertain as to...
Winter can be a brutal season for your skin, especially the skin on your lips. Not only are your lips extra exposed to the dry air and cold temperatures, but your lips don’t have the oil and sweat glands like the rest of your skin to keep them moist. They are delicate...
Have you been diagnosed with psoriasis or suspect you may have this stubborn skin condition? Psoriasis is not dandruff, and it is more than dry, itchy skin in the winter. In simplest terms, psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that causes your skin cells to build up...
Pores are essentially the opening of hair follicles that penetrate several deeper layers of our skin. Each pore contains its own sebaceous (oil-producing) gland and can produce a single shaft of hair. When it comes to pores, however, nobody really wants to see them....
Your skin, which is medically termed the Integumentary System, isn’t just a means to protect or cover your muscles, organs, and bones. In fact, your skin is an organ itself – the largest organ in your body! It helps regulate your body temperature, dispose of waste...
Fall sports are in full swing. As a parent of a child or teen in athletics, you know the hard work and long practices that today’s youth sports demand. While you may be focused on making sure your child gets rest, proper nutrition and their homework completed, don’t...
Birthmarks are unique to each person. These pigmented patches of skin come in all different shapes, sizes and colors. Surprisingly, not all people have birthmarks and some birthmarks do not appear until shortly after birth. While birthmarks are typically no cause for...
