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Keratosis pilaris is a stubborn condition affecting about 40% of Canadians. It is considered a mild hereditary form of eczema, and most commonly shows up as rough pink bumps on the side of the arms, and occasionally on the side of the thighs or cheeks.
The Dec. 21, 2010 Macleans.ca posted an article mentioning LATISSE that also appears in their January issue
As a tip for patients to make their dermatology visit more productive, I would suggest arriving 10 minutes before your appointment, bring your health card, and think about what questions and concerns you have related to your skin.
Humidity: In the winter, make sure that the humidity in your home is set to 40-50%. The winter air is dry, and heating our homes dries the air even further, so having your humidifier on and in working order is critical. Having a cool-air humidifier in your bedroom can be particularly helpful since it puts moisture back into the air in an area where you spend 7+ hours per day.
Latisse™ (bimatoprost) is a topical prescription product from Allergan (the makers of Botox® and Juvederm®), and is the first and only scientifically proven product approved by the FDA to stimulate eyelashes to grow longer and thicker. It has been used as a glaucoma medication for years, and was inadvertently found to stimulate eyelash growth.
I had a patient today who presented with a fungal infection on his face. The diagnosis wasn’t clear cut, as the rash was red and only minimally scaly after having been incorrectly treated with topical steroids for a couple of weeks.
Practically each day of my dermatology practice, I hear the familiar words “it bleeds and scabs, but doesn’t really seem to heal.”
A few weeks ago I saw a pleasant gentleman who requested that I remove a few benign seborrheic keratoses (brown crusty age spots) off his scalp. He had met a younger woman and wanted to look and feel better.
