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Dr. Benjamin Barankin as part of the Canadian Guidelines for Psoriasis committee for Canada was co-author on “Canadian Guidelines for the Management of Plaque Psoriasis: Overview”…
A study published in the January 2012 issue of the International Journal of Dermatology showed that psoriasis is associated…
A study published in the January 2012 issue of the International Journal of Dermatology revealed a prevalence…
Our very own Dr. Benjamin Barankin recently co-authored a medical research paper called “Cutaneous manifestations of modern technology use” in the prestigious…
A recent study in the December 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology showed that a 5% minoxidil foam used once daily was as effective as the 2% minoxidil lotion which requires twice a day application in promoting hair growth and increasing hair width in people with genetic patterned hair loss (androgenetic alopecia).
An interesting article in the December 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found a considerable number of patients with psoriasis having complications affecting the eyes, such as: blepharitis, conjunctivitis, and uveitis. Periodic eye examinations for psoriasis patients who have eye (“ocular”) symptoms should be considered. Systemic therapy of psoriasis may improve eye problems associated with psoriasis.
Dr. Benjamin Barankin is quoted in the Winter 2011/2012 issue of Canadian Health & Lifestyle in “2012 Hot Trends” discussing new eczema treatments, new lasers for laser hair removal and fat reduction, and the benefits of coffeeberry extract.
On Dec. 14, 2011, Dr. Benjamin Barankin was an invited guest speaker to over 100 University of Toronto Family Medicine residents where he spoke on new developments in the treatment of psoriasis, acne, rosacea, eczema, dry skin, as well as cosmetic treatments such as lasers, botox, and fillers (e.g. juvederm, restylane, radiesse).
On Dec. 7, 2011, Dr. Anatoli Freiman and Dr. Benjamin Barankin were invited speakers for a family physician journal club where they educated family physicians about skin cancers, acne, eczema and psoriasis. They also reviewed interesting and challenging cases with the family physicians.
