Blog
Canadian dermatologists assess benefits of new treatments A new biologic for psoriasis and a new tyrosine kinase-2 inhibitor for psoriasis, the long-term safety ofan IL-17 to treat pediatric patients with psoriasis, the availability of a new laser to treat acne, more options for atopic dermatitis (AD) patients, and expanding the use of deroofing in the […]
Minocycline foam formulation minimizes systemic absorption of antibiotic Emerging options in novel retinoids, new antibiotics, as well as agents that challenge the hormonal pathways in acne, and innovative energy devices are all on the acne radar for Canadian dermatologists who treat patients with the condition. Click here to read the full article.
Everything you need to know (and more) about this popular skincare ingredient. If you ask any dermatologist, aesthetician or skincare junkie what their favourite skincare ingredient is, there’s a pretty high chance it’ll be retinol—and for good reason. Part of the larger retinoid family, this Vitamin A derivative is known as the gold standard for […]
Stepping outside during those bone-chilling winter months is already a whole to-do. It would be nice if we could skip the sunscreen step in the getting-ready routine. The good news is, we can save a bunch of money on body sunscreen. We connected with Dr. Benjamin Barankin, Toronto dermatologist and medical director of Toronto Dermatology Centre, […]
When mouth guards fail, are injections the answer? With the pinch of a needle, cosmetic dermatologists such as Michele Green can make forehead wrinkles disappear and deep-furrowed crow’s-feet puff back out like yeasted dough. Botox is totally magic, a little unsettling, and very in demand: Green’s New York City practice has been swamped as Americans seek to give themselves […]
If you have some form of Psoriasis or know someone closely affected by it, why not show your support over a cup of coffee? The Canadian Association of Psoriasis Patients (CAPP) has teamed up with Sparkplug Coffee to raise funds for its programs. The fundraiser is open until November 6, 2022. Enjoy a variety of […]
What is Hyperhidrosis? Hyperhidrosis (also referred to as HH) is defined as excessive sweating, which can affect any part of the body. “In fact, we see many patients in our practice with this condition.” It is a disorder of excessive sweating due to the over-stimulation of cholinergic receptors on eccrine (sweat) glands. Hyperhidrosis is inappropriate sweating, so […]
Stress acne is a thing Dr. Benjamin Barankin is a dermatologist practicing in Toronto and is the medical director and founder of the Toronto Dermatology Centre. Often skin care lines have an in-house dermatologist to talk about their respective brand but Dr. Benjamin Barankin is brand agnostic. He has shared best practices for picking sunscreen, mosquito protection and healing dry […]
When it comes to one’s skin health, the consultation process is equally as important as the actual treatment. With the right tools we can better demonstrate our knowledge and expertise on skin, find the source of your skin’s problem, and present a treatment plan fit for you. Skin analysis technology allows us to better understand […]
