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The latest issue of Canadian Skin recently published a good article on “Diabetes and your skin.” Click here to view the article.
Dr. Barankin reviews all the best cosmetic treatments in “Your Guide to Cosmetic Dermatology”, recently published in The Medical Post, the top medical newspaper in Canada that educates doctors across the country. In the article, Dr. Barankin reviews the botulinum toxins such as Botox which are used to treat movement or dynamic wrinkles. He also discusses at length “soft tissue augmentation” which is another term for dermal or wrinkle fillers. In addition, chemical peels and a variety of lasers are reviewed, all of which can help improve skin texture, tone and blemishes. Click here to view the full artcle.
Rosacea is a common condition (affects 2 million Canadians!) that causes redness, burst blood vessels (telangiectasia), easy flushing, sensitive skin and sometimes pimples on the face. It is often referred to as “adult acne” and may last for years, worsening without treatment….
The use of stem cells in skin care and esthetic medicine has generated a lot of excitement. However, there remains a great deal of confusion about the differences between growth factors, stem cells, plant stem cells and other related technologies. Let’s discuss the pros and cons of one of the most exciting technological advancements in skin care and hopefully get a little better understanding of what they are and how they can help us.
Our very own Dr. Benjamin Barankin was quoted in the March 2015 issue of The Chronicle of Skin & Aging discussing a variety of new developments in our understanding and treatment of rosacea. Click here to view the full article.
