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The summer season can do a number on your child’s sensitive skin. Dr. Anatoli Freiman, Dermatologist at the Toronto Dermatology Centre, and Chair of the Canadian Dermatology Association Sun Protection Program, reviews…
I tend to talk a lot about anti aging. While some patients suffer from acne, rosacea or a variety of different dermatitis conditions, everyone, at some point starts to deal with the effects of aging skin. Like the aforementioned skin conditions, aging skin can affect us physically, but also mentally, socially and emotionally….
By now most people have heard of fractionated resurfacing lasers. With the ability to target and correct acne scars, surgical scars, stretch marks, pigmentary concerns, reduce fine lines and wrinkles and tighten skin, there are few people who wouldn’t benefit from the capabilities of such a laser…
Check out the terrific new website recently launched by the Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada. Our very own national leader in acne and rosacea research and treatment Dr. Benjamin Barankin was invited to be on the Medical Advisory Committee…
Based on the National Rosacea study in 2012, the following is the top 10 rank order of factors that aggravate rosacea according to patients:
Over the past several years, hydroquinone has become a controversial skin-care ingredient for topical use. What is known for certain is that hydroquinone is a strong inhibitor of melanin production and for over 50 years has been established as the most effective ingredient for reducing and potentially eliminating brown skin discolorations…
I am still often surprised when patients come into our clinic and admit that they don’t wear sunscreen. Certainly I can understand that patients who are a little older may not be in practice of applying sunscreen daily or properly due in fact to being raised to believe that the sun is good for us….
