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.
If you have never been to a dermatologist before, you may feel a little in the dark about what to expect and how to prepare for your first visit. Don’t worry; a dermatology check-up is typically a painless and stress-free appointment. Most importantly, you’ll walk...
Back-to-school season is upon us. As you run around to gather school supplies and new outfits, don’t forget about investing in the right skin care supplies. Whether you have a young child or college bound teen, there are skin care products to ensure your family...
When you look in the mirror, are you faced with unsightly reminders of the acne-plagued years you suffered as a teenager? Acne is a stubborn and embarrassing skin condition, especially for a socially-conscious adolescent. However, many patients don’t outgrow their...
You were probably educated as a young child to stay away from poison ivy, or that dangerous three-stem leaf. Poison ivy is a toxic plant that is common in Georgia and throughout the United States. This plant is most known for the itchy, spreading and disruptive rash...
While more common in men, hair loss an occur in both genders. Unfortunately, women with thinning or balding hair suffer a much greater hit to their self-esteem than men. For men, hair loss due to aging is common and much more accepted. For women, a full head of...
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions. It can also be one of the most frustrating to deal with. While acne typically affects young adolescents, it can linger into adulthood as well. The highly visible and often erratic pattern of red bumps and pimples on the...
No matter how hard we try, we simply can’t avoid the natural aging process. While there are several parts of our bodies that wear out over time, people tend to notice and feel concerned about the effects of aging on their skin the most. As we get older, the skin loses...
Tags are meant for clothing, not your skin. Unfortunately, “skin tags” do exist. In fact, as many as one in four people have skin tags. Skin tags refer to a flesh-colored flap of soft tissue that protrudes from the surface of the skin. They are typically found in...
You are probably well aware of the fact that smoking cigarettes is harmful to your health. However, just like your lungs and heart, your smoking habit can also compromise another important organ in your body – your skin! Smoking is known for causing premature aging...
It is no surprise that pregnancy brings on numerous changes within a woman’s body. Beyond an expanding belly and swollen feet, some women must also deal with melasma. Melasma is a skin condition that affects millions of individuals. Up to 90% of the sufferers involve...
