Blog Topic: Skin Care

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.

3 Skin Care Tips For Lupus Sufferers

3 Skin Care Tips For Lupus Sufferers

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack healthy cells and tissue within the body. Therefore, it comes to no surprise that the skin can dramatically suffer if you have lupus. There are several types of lupus, including systemic lupus,...

Is Your Complexion Ready for Spring?

Each season of the year offers unique skin care demands. With spring approaching, it is the perfect time to get your skin ready for the warm, sunny months ahead. In doing so, you’ll need to address any lingering effects that the cold winter elements had on your skin,...

Male Skin Care: Shaving Folliculitis

Male Skin Care: Shaving Folliculitis

When it comes to skin issues in men, shaving folliculitis is a common concern. You may understand this condition better using the term “razor bumps.” If you struggle with painful, itchy and unsightly bumps on your face after your shaving session, you can and should...

3 Skin Care Tips For Lupus Sufferers

Know Your Skin Type

How well do you know your skin? If you want to care for your skin well, you need to first identify your skin type. There are a variety of skin types, and each one has a unique set of needs. Understanding your skin type, whether it is oily, dry or sensitive, can...

All Facial Fillers Are Not Created Equal

All Facial Fillers Are Not Created Equal

Facial fillers continue to be a popular solution for those that want to turn back the hands of time without going under the knife. Facial fillers are a non-surgical means of cosmetic correction and improvement to the face. Patients can get facial filler injections...

The Consequences of Sleeping In Your Makeup

The Consequences of Sleeping In Your Makeup

We’ve all been there. It’s been a long day and all you want to do is crawl in bed. You skip your face-washing regime in an effort to let your head hit the pillow a few minutes sooner. Harmless, right? While an occasional skip may not produce much harm, if you sleep in...

Can Stress Cause Wrinkles?

Can Stress Cause Wrinkles?

The natural aging process is inevitable. As we get older, the skin loses collagen and elastin fibers, which means our facial skin loses volume and is less able to hold its firmness. Fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin result. While we can’t avoid aging altogether,...

Can Alcohol Affect Your Skin?

When it comes to how alcohol impacts your skin, we aren’t talking about rubbing alcohol. Unfortunately, the alcohol you consume in your favorite cocktail has been proven to produce poor consequences on your skin. For those that consume alcohol on a regular basis, your...