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Learn how to get rid of razor bumps fast and how to prevent them in the first place. It’s an all-too-familiar scenario: You’ve just shaved and are ready to show off smooth legs in a flirty dress. But then you notice a raised, red bump that starts to feel tender to the touch — razor bumps strike […]
If you happen to be covered with skin, you may want to listen to what Hall of Fame quarterback Bob Griese has to say. If you aren’t covered with skin, then you may want to see a doctor as soon as possible. Throughout his career, Griese has done a lot of uncommon things. He had a […]
I’m married to the US Surgeon General and still overlooked a serious health situation. As a mom of a newborn and two very active toddler boys, cancer was the absolute last thing on my mind when I went in for my postpartum checkup that day in 2009. In fact, it was so far out of the realm […]
A second customer has tested HIV positive after having a “vampire facial” at a spa in the US. Click here to read the full story. We urge our loyal clientele and all others: please do not sacrifice your health for beauty. We are seeing a proliferation of “medi-spas”, hair & nail salons, and nurse-only run clinics popping […]
Since its inception in 1979, The Skin Cancer Foundation has always recommended using a sunscreen with an SPF 15 or higher as one important part of a complete sun protection regimen. Sunscreen alone is not enough, however. Read our full list of skin cancer prevention tips and share them with your friends and family. Seek […]
Psoriasis or eczema? These common skin conditions affect a total of about 40 million Americans each year. They result in similar symptoms – red, dry, itchy, cracked skin – but they are very different diseases, with different causes and, in more severe cases, different treatments. That’s why it is important for patients to receive a […]
View this post on Instagram Today is #DoctorsDay – a day to celebrate doctors for their dedication and commitment to providing safe, high quality care to Ontario patients. ?Shout out to all the great doctors at Toronto Dermatology Centre! #ComplimentADoc #TorontoDermatologyCentre #dermatologist #plasticsurgeon #skindoctors #skinspecialist A post shared by Toronto Dermatology Centre (@torontodermatologycentre) […]
Our very own Dr. Benjamin Barankin was recently quoted in The Chronicle of Skin & Allergy discussing new medications in dermatology, namely for hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and psoriasis, and discussing the role of coffee in rosacea. Click here for the full article.
Did you know that our very own was recently interviewed by Newstalk 1010 for Rosacea Awareness Month? Dr. Barankin has served for years (since the founding) on the Acne & Rosacea Society of Canada. Listen to the full segment:
