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A few weeks ago our dermatologists sent us a list of medicines they commonly prescribe to their patients. As medical estheticians, we went through the list, having some difficulty even pronouncing some of the ones we hadn’t heard of before. Our assignment was to classify them, i.e.: antibiotic, retinoid, acne combo etc., and then we were to learn what the main ingredients were and what percent of actives were in them….
Read this interesting and important article about melanoma by Dr. Sanjay Gupta (of CNN fame) – Follow this link to view the article.
In the Summer 2013 issue of the inaugural My Skin put out by the Canadian Dermatology Association, Dr. Benjamin Barankin is quoted in “The lowdown on photoaging.” Dr. Barankin discusses several key ingredients in treating photoaging including retinol, vitamin C, glycolic acid, tretinoin, and peptides like matrixyl. He discusses how…
Dr. Anatoli Freiman was interviewed by Ontario Outdoors Radio station, discussing skin cancers and sun safety measures. 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….
Renowned dermatologist and author Dr. Benjamin Barankin from Toronto Dermatology Centre speaks to us about Injectables and wrinkle fillers. Dr. Barankin has been treating patients with injectables for over a decade. With his extensive experience, he is able to answer all frequently asked questions pertaining to the different types of fillers on the market….
Dr. Benjamin Barankin, along with other medical experts published an article in The Medical Post (May 28, 2013) about hand eczema: a common and challenging disease. The article reviews the different treatments for hand eczema from emollients to immunosuppressive agents. To view the article click here.
In this summer 2013 issue of Canadian SKIN, our very own Dr. Benjamin Barankin and Dr. Anatoli Freiman discuss pre-cancerous lesions called actinic keratoses (AK), as well as the important and common skin cancers including…
In today’s high standards of skin care, we meet Kimberly, one of Toronto Dermatology Centre’s medical estheticians. Well-versed in the knowledge between the standards imposed on medical grade skin care versus store bought brands, Kimberly explains the three P’s that will lead to better skin for all patients….
