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In the latest issue of Canadian SKIN, there is an interesting article on “The realities of sex and your skin” and how skin diseases can be an obstacle to a healthy relationship and who you can discuss the issue with.
In the latest issue of Canadian SKIN, take a look at this article on dealing with maturing (we don’t like to say aging!) skin in women. There are a number of simple to improve your overall health and skin in particular. These practical tips are easy to incorporate into your daily life. Check out the article “Be comfortable in your own skin: Women and the factors affecting maturing skin“.
In the latest issue of Canadian SKIN, take a look at this article on minimizing and preventing dry skin. With winter coming, dry skin in Canada is a huge problem, so this is timely!
Check out Dr. Anatoli Freiman’s expert responses in the latest Canadian SKIN magazine on investigating cosmetic procedures and the comorbidities and associated conditions with psoriasis. Click here to view the article: Investigating cosmetic, procedures and psoriasis.
Dr. Anatoli Freiman and Dr. Benjamin Barankin both attended a scientific psoriasis evening where weight and obesity were discussed as they relate to psoriasis. The highlights and summary are:
1. The risk factors for a psoriasis patient developing psoriatic arthritis are the presence of: obesity, scalp involvement, and involvement of the perianal region
2. Obesity is linked with psoriasis in children and in adults with the late-onset form of psoriasis (e.g. 55-65yo)
3. Obesity impairs the effectiveness of treatments and is associated with increased liver and renal toxicity in patients on methotrexate and cyclosporine respectively.
4. Psoriasis can improve after obese patients have bariatric surgery
5. Fat is not static. It promotes inflammation!
Of the conditions most commonly seen by skin health practitioners today, one of the most stubborn and mysterious is melasma. This type of hyperpigmentation appears in dense patches, often in a symmetrical pattern that is usually seen on the cheeks, forehead, upper lip and chin, and occasionally on other sun-exposed areas, such as the arms and chest. Melasma is more common in women with darker skin, but may also affect lighter skins as well….
Dr. Anatoli Freiman was honored to be invited to serve on the national Advisory Board among the top cosmetic dermatologists across Canada. Dr. Freiman shares expertise on botox, wrinkle fillers and other facial rejuvenation procedures. Visit Toronto Dermatology Centre to learn about many new exciting developments in the field.
