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A team of Canadian researchers is among the first in the world to test whether fecal transplants could help treat the deadliest form of skin cancer, melanoma. Twenty patients with advanced stage disease are part of the phase one study out of the Lawson Health Research Institute in London, Ont. Participants have been prescribed pills […]
Chances are your approach to sun protection has changed in recent years. Thanks to organizations like The Skin Cancer Foundation and our allies in the media who help spread our message, public awareness about skin cancer is at an all-time high. I was struck by this shift as I read through magazines that once promoted […]
Given recent news reports, you may be wondering if sunscreens are safe for you and your family, as well as the planet. Elizabeth Buzney, MD, an expert and member of our Photobiology Committee, helps sort it all out. By Lorraine Glennon The first question that sprang to mind for many people after the February 2019 […]
Follow these tips to protect your skin from the damaging effects of sun exposure and reduce your risk of skin cancer. Credit: America Academy of Dermatology
Check out this recent article in Chatelaine magazine describing how our very own dermatologist Dr. Max Sauder diagnosed a skin cancer in someone who had come to our clinic looking for cosmetic treatment of a lesion. This actually happens almost weekly at our clinic! Note that our expert dermatologists not only diagnose and treat medical conditions in our medical […]
Just when our appearance becomes so important and we want to look our best, acne can begin. Some teens seem unfazed by acne. For most teenagers, however, this especially visible skin problem can be upsetting. If your teenager seems upset by acne, here’s how you can help. 1. Take acne seriously Telling your teen that […]
The teen years can be a stressful time, which is extra frustrating because acne can be both a symptom of, and contributor to, stress. “Stress can result in increased cortisol production which is a known aggravator for acne,” says Dr. Benjamin Barankin, dermatologist and medical director and founder of the Toronto Dermatology Centre and a […]
As dermatologists, we are the only true experts in all conditions affecting the skin. We offer various over the counter recommendations, as well as prescription creams, pills, injections, and treatments both medical & cosmetic (e.g. Botox, fillers, lasers, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, fat reduction etc). At the same time, our patients often ask us which […]
Meeting with a professional skin care consultant, such as a medical esthetician at our renowned Toronto Dermatology Centre, can be both wonderful and a little overwhelming. I tend to give my patients a lot of information, right from how to wash their face up to information on lasers and other amazing services to turn their […]
