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Dr. Anatoli Freiman publishes a review of sunscreens and sun protection in the Summer 2013 inaugural dermatology issue put out by the Globe & Mail and the Canadian Dermatology Association, click here to view. Dr. Freiman emphasizes that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer – one in six Canadians will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. It is also one of the most preventable….
A Danish study has found evidence that psoriasis patients can improve their symptoms through weight loss. The clinical trial found that those who lost weight through a low-calorie diet…
NewBeauty magazine has called mineral makeup “makeup with meaning,” and I call it “beauty with benefits.” With its numerous skin enhancers, I consider mineral makeup to be an extension of my skin care.
As a devoted mineral makeup user for many years, I have seen its benefits not only in my own skin, but in an extensive number of my patients.
Almost all of us have experienced some degree of acne at one point. For some patients, severe acne can lower self-esteem, and acne scars only prolong the emotional impact. Through prevention and treatment, it is possible to improve acne and reduce the potential for scarring. With current technology it is now possible to even reduce the appearance of acne scars….
Recent studies on melanoma skin cancer show that recurrence is possible after many years. A study of more than 4700 patients showed a melanoma recurrence rate of 7% at 15 years, and 11% at 25 years after initial treatment which reinforces the importance of periodic skin examinations. Another study recently published found that men accounted for 40% of melanoma diagnoses but more than 63% of melanoma-related deaths, overall showing a 55% increased risk of dying from melanoma in men as compared to women.
Dr. Benjamin Barankin was published in the July 2013 issue of Consultant for Pediatricians discussing atopic dermatitis, the diagnosis and management of this often frustrating skin condition. Click here to view the article.
In the April/May 2013 issue of The Chronicle of Skin & Allergy, our very own Dr. Benjamin Barankin is quoted discussing the new Health Canada approved slow release sub-antimicrobial dose antibiotic therapy for rosacea….
Though the visible signs of aging can develop in many different ways, there are several universal characteristics in our skin that can reveal our age. Youthful skin often appears vibrant and smooth, with small pores and even tone, yet older skin may be mottled, dry and wrinkly with visibly larger pores. Genetics play a large role in the way that the skin ages….
