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Wearing a mask can be hard on your skin Gentle skin care can prevent your mask from causing skin problems. Masks play a vital role in reducing the spread of the coronavirus. Masks can also be hard on your skin, causing problems that range from acne and peeling skin to rashes and itchiness. To help […]

Our very own expert dermatologist Dr. Benjamin Barankin was recently interviewed by GoodTimes magazine about skin tags, what causes them, and if and how to remove them. Read here.

The first new retinoid molecule approved in over 20 years is now available in Canada. Sudden breakouts – an unexpected outcome of living through the COVID-19 pandemic – aren’t limited to your face. Trunk acne, which refers to acne on the back, shoulders and chest, affects approximately 52 percent of people who have facial acne, […]

Toronto Dermatology Centre (TDC) has implemented extra sanitary precautions and preventive measures while maintaining high-quality care in our office. The health, safety and well-being of our staff, patients and community are of the utmost importance to us. We look foward to seeing you at your next appointment.

In The Time of Covid, which I am sure will be the name of a famous book someday, wearing a mask has become the “new normal”. I have to say that I hate that term, because there is nothing normal about it…but I digress. Back on topic, while I have always been one to take […]

Microneedling has become very popular over the past few years, and with good reason. It is an effective treatment for scars, fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and stretch marks with little to no downtime or discomfort. It is a great alternative to some laser treatments during the summer as well, since there is no photosensitivity […]

Fall is officially here! It is time to think about putting away our summer clothes and start thinking about how to deal with what the summer sun has done to our skin. For those of us who are adamant about wearing sunscreen every day, there are fewer concerns than those who have foregone sun protection. […]

In the wake of all that’s happened the last three months, it’s a miracle beards are still standing. If beards could talk—if they were independent, conscious forms of sentience—here’s what they’d be thinking right now: “Do you people think it’s fun having your relevance tossed around like we’re the current state of Hollywood content, or […]

Our very own Dr. Benjamin Barankin, recognized psoriasis expert, was quoted by The Chronicle of Skin & Allergy discussing recent findings in a study related to psoriasis. Click here to read.