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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.
Dr. Anatoli Freiman was the keynote speaker for over 100 family doctors at the 2011 Annual Scientific Assembly of the Ontario College of Family Physicians in Toronto. He presented a comprehensive dermatology review, covering diagnostic features, treatments and new developments in common skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, skin infections, and skin cancers.
Did you know that our very own Dr. Benjamin Barankin has just written 2 chapters in the book “Dermatoethics: Contemporary ethics and professionalism in dermatology” which is published in December 2011. Dr. Barankin has written on “Respecting difference: dermatology in a diverse society” as well as “Ethics Education for Residents: Growing Pains and Learning Crises”. The Dermatoethics book is available from all major book sellers, including Amazon and Chapters.
Our dermatologists Dr. Anatoli Freiman and Dr. Benjamin Barankin held a training seminar on the advanced techniques of facial rejuvenation using Botox, Juvederm & Voluma soft tissue dermal fillers.
