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If you have any of the following benign lesions or conditions, a referral from a doctor is not required for assessment. Excessive sweating (Hyperhidrosis) – The underarms, palms, soles, scalp and forehead, and groin may be safely and effectively treated with Botox®. Botox for TMJ & migraines – In 2021 FDA approved Botox® as a preventive […]
With summer just around the corner, it’s time to embrace flirty skirts, khaki shorts and bathing suits. But is your skin ready? Here are 5 skin problems we can help you resolve: 1) Keratosis pilaris For treatment, best to use topical exfoliates containing alpha-hydroxy acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid or urea moisturize to soften […]
Our very own Dr. Benjamin Barankin recently provided National Post with the inside scoop on sunscreens and sun protection. As soon as the sun flashes us with some rays, Canadians immediately take to the outdoors. We know that skincare is important, but proper sun protection is not as obvious as smearing some lotion on faces […]
Over the past few months, we have received some frequently asked questions from patients, so today’s blog will address these questions. What do I do if my skincare product expired? In Canada, our expiry dates are significantly shorter than the same product, made at the same time from the same batch in the States. […]
There has been a lot of hype recently regarding treatments for melasma. Melasma, which is hormonally driven and affects women substantially more than men, appears as pigmented “islands” on the face. Lesions look typically like larger brown flat freckles, tend to be symmetrical, and often affect the cheeks, forehead and the “moustache” area. It has […]
During this most recent level of COVID-related regulations, our Cosmetics department has been at its highest level of restriction. Our Dermatology Centre is considered essential, but over here on the Cosmetics side, we have had to alter our way of helping patients. We have been utilizing our time reading and training, improving the clinic, doing […]
With the promise of a vaccine on the horizon, 2021 is looking hopeful. However, the COVID numbers in Canada, and especially in Ontario in the last few months have continued to rise to the point where a lockdown was imminent. So, here we are. Toronto Dermatology Centre (TDC) has been following the guidelines as set […]
These skin conditions, which can flare up during cold weather, may need a doctor’s help Dry, itchy skin is a common winter companion when the humidity drops, especially as we get older. “The oil-producing glands that lubricate skin shrink and don’t work as efficiently,” says Amy Kassouf, M.D., a dermatologist at the Cleveland Clinic. And […]
