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November is Eczema Awareness Month and the Eczema Society of Canada (ESC) is asking Canadians to “live the itch” of atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema, to help raise awareness around this burdensome symptom. The itch of AD is frequently rated as the most bothersome symptom of the condition, and intense itch can bother eczema sufferers […]
Dr. Barankin recently published a case about acne vulgaris in the medical journal Drugs in Context. Abstract Background: Acne vulgaris is the most common skin disease that can lead to disfigurement and psychological distress. This article aims to provide a narrative updated review on the management of acne vulgaris. Methods: A PubMed search was performed with Clinical […]
Eczema is a chronic skin condition marked by flares – episodes of red, itchy and aggravated skin. Preventing flares is key to achieving control. A good skin care routine and using topical medications to manage inflammation will help to keep your eczema under control. Here is are some simple Dos and Don’ts to help identify […]
CBC: The National spoke with our very own Dr. Anatoli Freiman amongst other leading dermatologist. Doctors are concerned some Canadians missed opportunities for skin cancer screening during the pandemic because they didn’t make in-person visits to their doctors that could’ve caught illnesses when they are more treatable.
Our microdermabrasion treatment has had a spectacular update. Introducing Bela MD+ a solution to your skin concerns that falls somewhere between a hydra facial and a silk peel. With this in mind, we are able to target a plethora of concerns all within one device. Skin health is at the forefront of what Bela MD+ stands for. As skin ages, we […]
Diet Food doesn’t cause acne. However, if certain foods seem to make your acne worse, try to avoid them. For a small percentage of people, milk/dairy (especially skim milk ; almond or whole milk appear to be fine), or whey protein or nuts may aggravate acne and low glycemic diets and increased fish intake appear […]
Our very own Dr. Benjamin Barankin, recently provided his expert dermatology advice regarding cracked heels in the article below. Read more to find out. Dear Asking For a Friend,After a summer in flip flops, my feet are a mess. Even after a pedicure, my heels are still cracked and dry. What are the best ways […]
A 27-year-old woman who was diagnosed with stage 4 skin cancer is using TikTok to raise awareness of the dangers of melanoma. Kassidy Pierson has earned more than 200,000 followers on TikTok while documenting her life with terminal cancer. Pierson was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma in 2015 after visiting a dermatologist about a suspicious mole on her […]
As we age, so does our skin. One of the major complaints is laxity. As we start to lose collagen, hyaluronic acid production slows down and fibroblasts and elasticity start to wane, we start to notice volume loss and crepey skin starts to appear. For women, as we begin the next stages of our lives, […]
