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A bacteria carried by common skin mites (in the mites’ digestive tract) may cause the redness and inflammation associated with rosacea according to a recent report in the Journal of Medical Microbiology.
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In Rochester, New York, 19 people contracted a bacterial infection (Mycobacterium chelonae) believed to be as a result of tainted ink used for tattoos as published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Our very own Dr. Benjamin Barankin is invited to speak at the Skin Matters 2012: CSPA skin patient conference. The first face-to-face skin patient event! Learn why you need to go or register today:
www.canadianskin.ca/conference 2012
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A recent report reviewing 48 studies published in the British Journal of Dermatology found a higher rate of thyroid disease among vitiligo patients, and this risk appears to increase with age.
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Dr. Anatoli Freiman got recently appointed to serve on the Canadian Dermatology Association Skin Health Program Committee, helping to educate Canadian on skin care products.
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Dr. Benjamin Barankin was quoted in the Huffington Post on “Lip Care: Tips on How to Care of Your Pout.” In the article he talks about taking care of chronic chapped lips, lip balm addiction, and what ingredients to look for in a great lip balm.
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Check out these two great articles on “The Basics of Sunscreen” and “Sun Protection” published in the terrific patient-centred magazine Canadian Skin.
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Check out this great article, “Psoriasis: A Life Story” published recently in the terrific patient-centred magazine Canadian Skin.
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Toronto Dermatology Centre is named one of the best practices by Canadian Health Systems.