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Tips and products to safeguard yourself from harmful rays May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Melanoma is one of the most common types of cancer among Canadians aged 15 to 49 with excessive sun exposure leading to the majority of diagnosed cases. Although there are several types of skin cancer, melanoma is the deadliest form. With […]
Once again, as a cutting edge dermatologist, Dr. Benjamin Barankin was recently asked to update what’s new in dermatology for The Chronicle of Skin & Allergy.
Congratulations to Dr. Anatoli Freiman for being nominated as one of the Top Dermatologists in Toronto by his physician colleagues in streetsoftoronto.com by Post City Magazine. Read the full article here.
Interested in improving your skin, but don’t have the time to recover from more invasive treatments? There are plenty of options available at Toronto Dermatology Centre (TDC) that require little to no down-time and their benefits can be surprising. Ranging from instant but shorter results to treatments that take a little longer to see results, […]
One of the questions I’m frequently asked is “what is your favorite treatment?” Well, anyone who knows me knows I can go on for hours and hours about anything that stimulates collagen. I understand the necessity of creating new collagen cells for anyone suffering from acne scars to aging skin, and that it is as […]
An essential step in every good skincare routine is washing your face. Sure, you’ve got products targeted at remedying your problem areas and protecting your skin, but the simplest step in your routine could be the culprit behind your skin issues. Careless cleansing could lead to dull skin, clogged pores and aging. But how do you wash […]
Botox, or Botulinum toxin, a medication derived from a bacterial toxin, is commonly injected to ease wrinkles, migraines, muscle spasms, excessive sweating and incontinence. Researchers at Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of California San Diego, in collaboration with two physicians from Germany, may have found a new use thanks to the […]
If you haven’t been diagnosed with actinic keratosis (AK) or acne, you might not have heard of photodynamic therapy (PDT) which treats pre-cancerous cells and significantly reduces acne. While modern photodynamic therapy has been around for over 20 years, the beginnings of PDT can be traced to the year 1900! First, what is actinic keratosis […]
Our esteemed dermatologist, Dr. Benjamin Barankin, joins other reputable experts in dermatology to offer valuable advice on winter skin care. Read below to learn more. As temperatures dip, check your products for these skin-saving ingredients Cold air outside, hot air inside, and dry air everywhere can disrupt the skin’s barrier in the winter. And that […]
