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Moles (medical term “nevi”) are growths or collections of melanocytes that commonly occur and are usually brown or flesh-coloured and can be flat or elevated. We can be born with moles (“congenital moles” or “birthmark moles”), and we can develop moles (“acquired moles”) as we get older….
Dr. Barankin and Dr. Freiman just attended a 2-day psoriasis meeting where they learned about psoriasis diagnosis and treatment, as well as the related health problems (“comorbidities”) that many psoriasis patients face; here are some of the highlights:
In this Nov-Dec, 2012 issue of Elevate Magazine Dr. Benjamin Barankin discusses the importance of taking care of the skin around the eyes, especially using the right sunblocks and sunscreens….
(To view the article click on the cover.)
Just in time for the holidays, Toronto Dermatology Centre is hosting a night just for mothers for pampering & connecting. Come meet our dermatologists and speak to us about your beauty regime. Find out about our services and great products. The night will be served with snacks & refreshments, raffle prizes and goodie bags!
RSVP by November 23, 2012 to [email protected].
For more information call (416) 633 – 0001 ext. 5.
Did you know that skin tags (medical term “acrochordon“; some people call them papillomas) are benign skin growths most commonly found on the neck, armpits and groin. They can be tiny in size, or in some cases can be quite large (especially in the groin for whatever reason). The reasons people develop skin tags include: getting older, gaining weight, becoming pregnant, and genetics…
Did you know that November is Eczema awareness month?
There is terrific information and lectures on eczema scheduled, with more information available at www.eczemahelp.ca
An article recently published in The Medical Post reports that the risk of developing diabetes doubled among people diagnosed with severe psoriasis, and was nearly 50% higher in patients with mild psoriasis; this data was based on a Danish database of 4.5 million people….
Dr. Anatoli Freiman is featured on CTV News Dr. Marla Shapiro show, discussing skin cancer and ABCDE signs of spotting a melanoma.
This is a great report on Global News about the various treatment options for excessive sweating (medical term “hyperhidrosis”). It discusses over the counter antiperspirants and how to properly apply them, and one of the most effective treatments, Botox for sweating which can reduce sweating dramatically for between 6-12 months. Many private drug plans actually cover Botox for hyperhidrosis.
