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Hands dryness is particularly prevalent in the winter months; it’s also an important issue for people with certain occupations and hobbies, (e.g. those who like to garden). Dr. Anatoli Freiman of the Toronto Dermatology Centre shares his expertise on optimal ways to protect hands in the editorial for the Canadian Gardening magazine…
When is it appropriate to visit a medical esthetician? On a daily basis patients will call our centre wondering if they need a referral to see one of our esteemed dermatologists. The simple answer is yes. If you are a new patient, a referral is required for all medical skin problems (e.g. acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, warts, mole checks, skin cancers, rashes, skin infections). Cosmetic issues such as Botox and fillers, and lasers do not require a referral. However, not all skin concerns need be addressed, or initially addressed by one of our dermatologists….
Our medical patients often ask us if we do cosmetic treatments. Our cosmetic patients often ask us if we do medical treatments. Our older medical patients ask us if we see children. Other patients ask us if we see pregnant patients. To be clear, we have extensive experience and training as dermatologists to treat all ages (including children), all skin types…
Did you know that our very own Dr. Benjamin Barankin was recently profiled on the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery website…
Did you know that skin cancer procedures were the most commonly performed dermatologic procedure in the United States last year…
Many of the external causes of aging skin are determined by the health and lifestyle decisions you make every day. Making unhealthy choices can cause prematurely aging skin, and this makes you look older, faster. An important aspect to an anti-aging skin care program is to know what you may be doing that is harming your skin and speeding up your skin’s aging process.
Here are 7 habits that contribute to aging skin, making you look older than your years:
As consumers become more and more educated, they have become more demanding from year to year. With a global emphasis on inner and outer personal health, environmental health and sustainable health for our earth and our people, the view on skin health care has become more unified rather than simplified for many consumers….
Melanoma cases among 40-60 year olds is nearly 8 times higher compared with 40 years ago according to a recent study published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings. The highest increase noted was among women aged 40-50.
