We can’t always blame it on the weather. While it is definitely valid that cold, dry air in the winter contributes to a drier than normal complexion, there may be more factors to consider. Determining what is causing your dry skin as well as distinguishing the type of...
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.
Why Does Our Hair Turn Gray?
For the majority of us, getting gray hair is inevitable. Along with losing our hair (alopecia) and getting wrinkles, gray hair is considered a normal response to aging. Typically, white people start going gray in their mid-30s, Asians in their late 30s, and...
The Problem with Pores
A skin topic that most people know of, but not a lot about, is skin pores. Except for places like the palms of our hands, soles of our feet and eyelids, we have pores throughout our entire body. Most people speak of pores in a negative way, as we would much rather...
Discovering The Skin Benefits of Vitamin C
Do you take Vitamin C to ward off a cold or ward off wrinkles? Contrary to popular belief, research supports the benefits of Vitamin C for your skin far more than preventing the common cold. Even the British soldiers many centuries ago discovered the power of Vitamin...
Skin Care for the Elderly
Many changes occur as we age. Your skin is no different. These skin changes can be attributed to environmental factors, nutrition, genetics and others. Sun exposure, however, remains the most powerful factor in determining how our skin ages. When it comes to your skin...
Eating For Your Skin
You have probably heard the saying, “you are what you eat”. As it turns out, this one is true. A healthy diet is important not only for your overall health, but for your skin health as well. You can help control the way your skin looks and feels just by what you...
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...
What Does Your Skin Do Anyway?
Did you know that skin is your body’s largest organ? It does far more than simply cover your skeleton and keep you warm. Your skin care plays a vital role in maintaining your overall health. It is a fascinating organ that is both resilient and sensitive. Here are five...
Summer Hair Care
The summer can wreak havoc on your hair if you are not careful. Combine daily exposure to the sun along with frequent dips in a chlorinated pool and you have a recipe for dry, damaged summer hair. The sun can also oxidize your hair color as well. Olansky Dermatology...
Beauty Sleep is Real
We’ve all heard the saying “I need my beauty sleep”. But did you know there is real evidence behind that claim? The truth is, your skin really does need sleep. Adequate hours of nighttime sleep give your skin a chance to look its best in the morning. Olansky...
