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Our very own dermatologist Dr. Benjamin Barankin has published several medical scientific papers on sports dermatology, and has worked with many professional athletes and is currently team dermatologist to the professional TFC soccer team and University of Toronto Varsity athletes….

Once again yesterday I had a patient with self-inflicted burns and scars from trying to remove her own skin tags with an over the counter liquid nitrogen treatment. To be clear, we have seen repeated burns and scarring and skin discoloration, much of it permanent. In this case with white scars, there is no way to fix this, and so a highly visible area of her body is permanently disfigured….



It is always surprising to me when I am about to start a service such as laser or a chemical peel on someone and they ask me if there will be any discomfort. I can’t say how many times people are shocked to learn that something as intense as destroying a hair follicle root might include a certain amount of heat.


For so many women, stretch marks (medical term “striae”) are an unavoidable and unpleasant side effect of pregnancy. They can also affect bodybuilders, as well as anyone else who has gained or lost a significant amount of weight in a short period of time. Some people are even unlucky enough to acquire them during the growth spurts of puberty (commonly found on the lower back).

“The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance; it is the illusion of knowledge” – Stephen Hawking
I spent my last Saturday at an all-day seminar for Laser Safety and Technology, a very informative certificate course offered by laser guru John Hoopman. With over 30 years in the laser field and working at a facility….

The consequences that come with tanning might not appear right away, it might not seem like a dangerous or deadly thing to do at the time. But the reality is that tanning beds can and will cause an issue to your skin…

It’s true, time can change a lot of things especially our skin. Here is an article on Christie Brinkely despite turning 60, she still looks stunning. To find out Brinkely’s secret to youth check out the article on people.com.