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The Canadian Skin Patient Alliance (CSPA), a national organization represented patients with skin conditions, recently recognized Dr. Benjamin Barankin…
Foods containing omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) or EFA supplements may help control the inflammation involved in acne. Some researchers have also suggested…
Did you know that psoriasis is associated with: alcoholism, anxiety, depression, diabetes, smoking, heart attack, Crohn’s disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure…
A leading dermatologist-researcher Dr. Eggert Stockfleth and his lab in Berlin has demonstrated that HPV 21 can be found in 95% of actinic keratoses (AK) and 100% of squamous cell carcinomas (SCC); less commonly,…
The Sept/Oct 2011 issue of Dermatology Times of Canada reports that lasers are the state-of-the-art way to remove unwanted hair, although blond, grey and white hairs…
Alberta and Manitoba melanoma trends suggest a decline in the incidence of melanoma in recent years. The rate of melanoma incidence among Canadians stands at 12 cases in 100,000. As well, the most promising targeted therapy…
Recently Verdeso foam, the first ever foam product in Canada was launched for the treatment of atopic dermatitis and eczema. It is a mild steroid, elegant and easy to apply, and indicated for age 1 and older.
Melanoma is the 2nd most common cancer among those aged 20-39 years old, with about 1/3 of melanoma cases occurring…
Two NEW acne treatments have become available in Canada called Tactuo gel and Biacna gel. Both have so far shown excellent results for mild to moderate acne…
