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My answer is always the same. When patients ask me what ingredient is most likely to make a major visible improvement in their skin, hands down, it is Retinol. Of course with Retinol, it is imperative to use sunblock as well, so I guess I kinda cheat on the answer with a two-for. Few skin care ingredients have been as extensively studied—and proven—as retinoids. This vitamin A derivative has skin benefits that range from improvement in visible signs of aging to reduction in acne and brown spots….
We hear a lot about prevention when it comes to skin care, and for good reason: If we can take care of our skin early on, we can help to prevent the signs of aging for as long as possible. A sprinkling of freckles is often a child’s first visible sign of sun exposure, a sign that the skin isn’t being properly protected. The commitment to sun protection needs to start early…
Dr. Benjamin Barankin was interviewed on CityNews discussing Jim Flaherty’s fight against Bullous Pemphigoid, a rare autoimmune blistering skin condition that causes itchy and painful welts on the body. Various treatments can be used, from potent topical steroids for localized disease, to oral therapies like prednisone for those people with widespread disease. Click here for the clip.
The following are some recent dermatology articles published in the terrific magazine Canadian SKIN which is available in every dermatologist’s office in Canada. This recent winter issue highlights important and common skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema, as well as beauty treatments for people with skin problems and taking care of skin in patients with diabetes (written by our very own Dr. Barankin). There are also a couple of terrific articles on the psychosocial impact of skin conditions, particularly in children….
