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U of A dermatologist says most people know the risks, but still get caught out. When University of Alberta dermatologist Robert Gniadecki was growing up in Denmark, getting a sunburn was part of every family holiday. “The first day at the seaside you would go out in the sunshine, and the next day you would […]
Are you sure that that mole isn’t melanoma? According to the American Academy of Dermatology, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, and one in 50 Americans will develop the life-threatening type of skin cancer, melanoma. While you can take steps to reduce the risk of skin cancer by avoiding excessive ultraviolet light […]
This week a patient of mine told me that her nail girl told her to never have her underarms lasered because it causes breast cancer. Although I have often been asked if any radiation comes from our lasers (there is zero radiation from cosmetic lasers of any kind), I was curious as to where she […]
Negative emotions can trigger or worsen a wide range of conditions like acne, hair-thinning, and psoriasis. Anxiety may originally arise in your brain, but the consequences can play out all over your face. And we don’t just mean a clenched jaw or a furrowed brow. Stress, anxiety, and similar emotional states can trigger or worsen a […]
A 5-year-old girl was brought to the emergency room at Evelina London Children’s Hospital with itchy, rather unsightly sores on both legs. She had recently returned from a weekslong trip to Sierra Leone, and the lesions, which first appeared three weeks into her stay there, had become larger and ulcerated. Diagnosis: cutaneous diphtheria, a disease […]
With summer finally within reach, you’ll soon be able to find free sunscreen at select City of Toronto park locations starting this July. The success of the #BeSunSafe program in waterfront parks last year has prompted the city to expand its public health program providing free sunscreen in select city parks this summer. The Health […]
The latest RealSelf data reveals more men are researching nonsurgical cosmetic treatments in 2019, with interest up six percent compared to 2018. Male interest in surgical cosmetic procedures increased slightly less during the same time period, up four percent compared to a year ago. The most researched treatments among men in 2019 are dental treatments like Invisalign […]
As Europeans cope with a record heatwave suffocating much of the continent, the importance of sun protection cannot be overstated. Why should we be careful? How to choose and apply sunscreen properly? Euronews gathered a few tips from dermatologists. Why sun protection matters There is no such a thing as a healthy tan, dermatologists say. […]
Thanks to an overwhelming number of creams, cleansers, masks, moisturizers and other beauty goodies available in the market, finding the right skin care product seems like a Herculean task. But that doesn’t mean you should stop making an effort altogether. Your skin is the largest organ of the body and its first line of defense against pathogens. […]
