Some people have just a few moles, while others of us have an entire body covered in them. For such individuals, it may be more difficult to detect a new mole. Why would it be important to identify a new mole on your body? Only 25% of melanomas are from existing...
Blog Topic: Skin Cancer
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.
Understanding Your SPF
You know you need it if you want to protect your skin from wrinkling, skin cancer and other unwanted complications, but how much do you really know about your sunscreen? There are numerous brands and types of sunscreen to choose from, and it can be difficult to know...
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...
Mohs Surgery – Your Best Solution
More than a million Americans will be treated for skin cancer this year and about one in five will develop a skin cancer in their lifetimes, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. There are many treatment methods for skin cancer. However, one surgical technique has...
Teens and Indoor Tanning: The Risk Is Real
The desire to be tan remains a trending attraction, especially among young adults. While parents may think they have done their job at educating their kids on the importance of sunscreen at the beach, many are overlooking the serious penalties of letting their...
Mohs Surgery: What to Expect
If you have recently been diagnosed with skin cancer, including basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma, you are likely facing a treatment option using Mohs surgery. Skin cancer is never good news. However, the high success rate of the state-of-the-art Mohs technique...
The Truth About Summer Skin Care
With summer days in full swing, how much do you really know about skin care and the sun? There are myths you may believe right now that define how you are protecting your skin from summer sun. In order to understand the truth about sun exposure and your skin, you must...
Tattoos and Skin Health: Rethink The Ink
If you currently have a tattoo or are considering getting one, you are not alone. According to Pew Research Center, as many as 36 % of Americans ages 18-25 report getting a tattoo. Some people raise red flags at the thought of permanent ink markings on your skin. Will...
Serious Consequences of Too Much Summer Sun
As we start heading indoors after a summer of fun in the sun, it is important to be aware of one of the most serious drawbacks of enjoying that sun a little too much, specifically in regards to your skin health. Did you know that skin cancer is by far the most common...
Your Skin Moles: Which Ones Are Suspicious?
Would you know what to look for in spotting a cancerous mole on your body? Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. If you have a lot of moles, you are about 10 times more at risk for developing skin cancer, or melanoma. Melanoma only...
