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Gordon Ramsay speaks out about the importance of proper sun protection following skin cancer surgery, and what SPF you should use. Check out the full article here.
Whenever your skin is injured—whether by accident or from surgery — your body works to repair the wound. As your skin heals, a scar may form, as this is a natural part of the healing process. The appearance of a scar often depends on how well the wound heals. While scars from surgery or over […]
Key insights and recommendations to protect your skin Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article contentAs soon as the sun flashes us with some rays, Canadians immediately take to the outdoors. Before we run into the sunshine, […]
How many people get cold sores? Dr. Benjamin Barankin responds to popular questions about those uninvited lip guests A lot of the time, I write about what interests me, and this unfortunately is no exception. On Christmas Eve, my boyfriend mentioned I had a small pimple on my lip. That immediately drew my attention to […]
Is homemade sunscreen safe? Busting 11 sunscreen myths to avoid permanent skin damage Do I need sunscreen if I’m not going outside? What if I have darker skin? Here’s what you need to know to avoid getting burned by misinformation this summer. Summer is the season of fun — but it can also be the […]
1 in 3 Canadians think dangers of sun exposure are exaggerated: What to know about skin cancer risk, sunscreens & more Nearly a quarter of Canadians believe you need to burn before you tan — but is it true? Canadians are becoming less concerned about skin cancer risks, and misinformation about sun safety is growing, […]
Congratulations to our esteemed Dr. Anatoli Freiman and Dr. Benjamin Barankin on their well-deserved recognition as top dermatologists in the annual “Top Doctors in Toronto” by Post City Magazine. These doctors are nominated by other respected physicians in Ontario who highly recommend them to patients and families. Curious if your doctor made the list? Check […]
Our very own Dr. Benjamin Barankin was recently quoted in the National Post discussing the powerful benefits of retinol. If you have a skincare problem or concern, chances are there is a product or more specifically an ingredient to combat it, you probably just don’t know it. Over the past few years, there has been […]
Stress acne is a thing Dr. Benjamin Barankin is a dermatologist practicing in Toronto and is the medical director and founder of the Toronto Dermatology Centre. Often skin care lines have an in-house dermatologist to talk about their respective brand but Dr. Benjamin Barankin is brand agnostic. He has shared best practices for picking sunscreen, mosquito protection and healing dry […]
