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Plenty of people are eager to head out and enjoy the sunshine this summer. Dermatologist Dr. Marni Wiseman has skin care tips to help keep you stay safe while enjoying the sun. Credit: globalnews.ca
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Scarring is a common complication of acne, even when the condition is only mild, and in some skin of color patients, the scarring can be complicated by hyperpigmentation. While there are several treatments offered for improving acne scarring, including lasers, dermabrasion, subcision, chemical peels, and microneedling, post acne hyperpigmentation is not often addressed. A recent […]
With great sun comes great responsibility, to protect your skin that is. After last year’s very successful pilot project that saw free sunscreen in five Toronto parks, the city announced in early May that they’d be expanding this year and including more parks where the community can get their (sun) protection on. You can #BeSunSafe in #Toronto even when […]
Diet can affect skin conditions including acne, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and rosacea. In a review that focuses on these four conditions, plus aging, Rajani Katta, M.D., and Mary Jo Kramer, B.S., writing in Skin Therapy Letter, highlight trigger foods that should be avoided. Acne Clinical trials have established an association between high-glycemic-load diets and acne. […]
The National Psoriasis Foundation has released dietary recommendations for adults with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, based on a systematic review of the current literature, with the strongest focus on weight reduction for those who are overweight or obese. “People with psoriatic disease tend to be overweight and to have metabolic syndrome, a complex disorder that […]
As much of Canada continues to bake in the sun, it’s fair to say most Canadians are sweatier than usual. But some people are dripping sweat no matter the situation, said Dr. Youwen Zhou, a dermatology professor at the University of British Columbia – even if they’re not hot, or nervous or in any of […]
There are two important reasons for physicians to address the role of diet when managing psoriasis patients. One is to limit risks of cardiovascular and metabolic comorbidities. The other is to potentially improve psoriasis severity. Evidence suggests certain food types can flare psoriasis and losing weight can improve treatment response for some with psoriasis, according […]
Think you need to lie out to boost vitamin D levels? That it’s safe to tan as long as you wear sunscreen? That skin cancer isn’t that big a deal? Top skin doctors help set the record straight on common sun, sunscreen, and skin cancer myths. Myth: “A base tan protects you.” It’s a dermatologist […]
