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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.

What You Need to Know About Heat Rash

What You Need to Know About Heat Rash

Summer means extra time outdoors and long days under the sun. Unfortunately, this can also mean extra chances for your skin to develop a summer rash. Heat rash is one of the most common types of summer rashes. While typically harmless and temporary, heat rash can be...

Is Your Medication Affecting Your Skin?

Is Your Medication Affecting Your Skin?

Whether prescription or over-the-counter, it is not uncommon for medications to have unwanted side effects. These side effects can take on many different forms and affect various parts of the body. The skin, however, is one of the most frequently involved organs in...

Did You Know This About Poison Ivy?

Did You Know This About Poison Ivy?

Leaves of three — let them be! You may be familiar with this saying from your childhood when you headed outdoors to play. Poison ivy is a common plant that is most often distinguished by its three leaves and its ability to cause a disruptive, itchy rash when it...

Debunking 5 Myths About Ringworm

Debunking 5 Myths About Ringworm

Ringworm is one of the most common skin conditions, especially in children. It is often marked by a scaly circular rash that is itchy and red with a clearer center. It is easy for parents to mistake this rash for eczema. However, ringworm and eczema are two very...

5 Lies About Hyperhidrosis

5 Lies About Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis, also known as excessive underarm sweat, can be a real nuisance to everyday living. While it is normal for everyone to produce sweat under their arms, those with hyperhidrosis can sweat nearly 4 to 5 times more than the average person. Excessive underarm...

Applying Skin Care Products: Order Matters!

Applying Skin Care Products: Order Matters!

What is your daily skin care regime? There’s a good chance it involves more than one product, especially if you are a woman. Skin care products are designed to work within the skin. If you are not applying your products in the correct order, you may be wasting your...