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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.
Hyperpigmentation is a medical term for what many people refer to as brown spots, melasma or uneven skin tone. These are all localized areas of skin discoloration or dark patches on the skin. While hyperpigmentation is painless and often harmless, it can be a real...
It’s the middle of winter. Your skin is extra pale and may even seem blinding. A subtle tan would make you feel and look so much better. What is the harm in a few tanning bed sessions this winter? Not so fast! The lure to have that (temporary) “sun-kissed” complexion...
Winter can be a brutal season for your skin, especially the skin on your lips. Not only are your lips extra exposed to the dry air and cold temperatures, but your lips don’t have the oil and sweat glands like the rest of your skin to keep them moist. They are delicate...
Hives can be one of the most alarming skin conditions, especially since hives tend to develop suddenly and commonly appear on children. Hives can show up anywhere on the body. They are often marked by a collection of small, red and rough-textured bumps that can itch...
Your skin, which is medically termed the Integumentary System, isn’t just a means to protect or cover your muscles, organs, and bones. In fact, your skin is an organ itself – the largest organ in your body! It helps regulate your body temperature, dispose of waste...
A skin problem can be stressful and upsetting – especially when it affects the genital area. Skin conditions such as moles, warts, psoriasis and eczema that commonly affect other areas of the body can behave differently in the highly sensitive genital region. It is...
Fall sports are in full swing. As a parent of a child or teen in athletics, you know the hard work and long practices that today’s youth sports demand. While you may be focused on making sure your child gets rest, proper nutrition and their homework completed, don’t...
Everyone deserves to feel confident in their skin, especially during the summer months. What if the answer to a more vibrant and attractive complexion was lying just beneath the surface? An effective way to attain fresh, healthy-looking skin this summer is by...
Retinol has been considered the “holy grail of anti-aging” and the gold standard treatment in not only preventing wrinkles but smoothing the lines that are already there. If you are concerned about facial aging, adding a retinol product to your skin care regime is...
Adolescence can be a turbulent stage of life. As your child undergoes puberty and finally starts to care about his or her appearance, the struggle of clear skin often becomes a reality. Due to surging hormones beginning around age 13, many teenagers find that acne,...
