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We are excited to announce that Toronto Dermatology Centre has joined MyComplete Health Alliance, a new and exciting network of health and wellness professionals jointly dedicated to empowering health conscious individuals to take complete control of their health and wellbeing….
Over the course of the last year or two I have been discussing the option of combined treatments for my patients. Whether it is for acne, rosacea, anti-aging or hyper pigmentation or melasma, I find myself suggesting chemical peels as an addition to either medical grade home treatments or in-clinic procedures, and more often than not, both….
Stretch marks, also known by its medical name “striae”, are fine lines that develop when deep tissue under the skin tears as a result of over-stretching (e.g. pregnancy or rapid weight gain), or from rapid growth (e.g. horizontal lines on the back during a teenage growth spurt). Stretch marks are common and are mainly a cosmetic concern for patients. Stretch marks often start out as red-purple (“striae rubra”) in colour, and eventually fade into a silver-white colour (“striae alba”) that makes them less noticeable. They are usually several centimetres long and 2-10mm wide….
Dr. Barankin publishes case of excessive palm sweating (hyperhidrosis) in the Canadian Journal of Diagnosis. Click here to view.
“The Miraculous Benefits of Coconut Oil” from the NewYorker.com
Check out this video An illustrated Whiteboard by Dr. Mike Evans about how to prevent and detect melanoma.
It is not unusual for women, and sometimes men, to come in for a consultation looking for a quick fix. As we age, we lose collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid, and fibroblasts leading to fine lines, wrinkles and loss of volume….
