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.
Reviewed: June 2026 We’ve all heard the term “sun spots,” a nickname for a small, sometimes discolored patch of skin caused by too much sun exposure. While the term may sound a bit benign, the harsh reality is that actinic keratosis can signal the beginning of...
Reviewed: June 2026 A current trend among those searching for the perfect tan involves following the UV Index as a way to find the best times to maximize sun exposure. They do this by determining the strength of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation at a specific time...
Reviewed: June 2026 Don’t believe the misinformation: No matter the color of your skin, skin cancer doesn’t discriminate, including people with darker skin tones. Although people of color are less likely to become afflicted with skin cancer, the most common form of...
Reviewed: June 2026 Unfortunately, skin cancer continues to be an unrelenting occurrence in America. In fact, it’s the most common cancer in the country. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their...
Physicians Volunteer June 1st at Peachtree Road Farmers Market Olansky Dermatology & Aesthetics – Georgia’s top-rated dermatology practice – offered free skin cancer screenings in honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Screenings take place annually at Peachtree...
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation can come from the sun, as well as man-made sources such as tanning beds. Different types of UV rays have varying energy levels. Higher-energy rays are more likely to damage the DNA in our cells, potentially leading to skin cancer. Here, we...
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...
Dr. Humza Ilyas received the prestigious honor of board certification for Mohs surgery. Dr. Ilyas is one of the first Mohs surgeons in the county to achieve this new certification awarded by the American Board of Dermatology. This outstanding level of...
If 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. ...
During Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May, we focused on skin cancer risk factors and warning signs. While knowing that the majority of skin cancer cases are caused by UV exposure is helpful, as we reach the zenith of summer sun (and vacation fun), we wanted to...
