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Acne can range in severity from the occasional breakout to the ongoing eruption of painful, swollen nodules or cysts—and as any sufferer of severe acne knows, it can be debilitating. Fortunately, advanced light-based technologies are making the battle against blemishes easier for those who have not seen results from conventional therapies….
Excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis is a very common problem, particularly amongst teenagers. It affects about 3% of the population, and can affect the armpits most commonly, as well as the hands, feet, scalp, face, groin and other areas. It has a big impact on quality of life, even though it is not dangerous to your health….
Pearly penile papules (PPP) are common, 10-30% of men are affected and it is more common in uncircumcised men and black persons. They present usually as flesh-colored (or pearly) bumps in 1-3 rows at the base of the tip of the penis (glans).; they are typically 1-2mm in length and there are no symptoms….
Rosacea is a condition affecting typically middle-aged persons, often with fair skin and British or northern European backgrounds. It is characterized by sensitive skin, easy flushing, persistent redness or blood vessels, and/or pimples and pustules, and sometimes nose swelling (rhinophyma) or eye involvement (ocular rosacea)….
A recent evidence-based unbiased study by Ibrahimi entitled “Who are the pioneers? A critical analysis of innovation and expertise in cutaneous non-invasive procedures” has shown the following findings:…
- Over 6 million Canadians suffer from cold sores?
- Cold sore is a common recurring infection caused by a virus?
- 60% to 90% of adults are infected?
- 20% to 40% of those adults will experience recurrent outbreaks?
Eighty-five percent of teens get acne. Our dermatologist Dr. Anatoli Freiman discusses acne in teenagers and best approaches to treat back acne outbreaks. Click here to view article.
