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By Sheila Reesor
Even during the summer months, the Canadian Ski Patrol is there to help you play safely…
Check out Sheri Roselle, one of our renowned medical estheticians discussing the importance of exfoliating, and doing it properly:
Helping Canadians make informed choices about skin care products
The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) Skin Health Program helps consumers identify skin care products that are fragrance-free or unscented, have a low potential for irritation and don’t contain the most common contact allergens. It also provides expert guidance for maintaining healthy skin, hair and nails….
Photosensitizing compounds in citrus juice, fruits and plants can result in temporary hyperpigmentation and painful blisters
You’re on holiday, relaxing in the sun. You pick up a bottle of Mexican beer, put a lime wedge into it and shake the bottle – accidentally spraying lime juice and beer on yourself in the process….
One of the most stubborn and mysterious skin conditions commonly seen at Toronto Dermatology Centre is melasma, a condition that leaves lesions of hyperpigmentation on the skin, usually in dense patches as opposed to freckling….
Dr. Anatoli Freiman talks about aerosol sunscreens on Global News TV:
Did you know that Dr. Benjamin Barankin and Dr. Anatoli Freiman were chosen as part of a select group of Canadian dermatologists to help develop the Acne Academy website? The website and facebook page recently launched, check it out!
By Dr. Mariusz Sapijaszko
The sun – the source of energy for life on earth – also emits potentially dangerous rays that damage our skin
Ultraviolet light is essential to life on earth – but it can also kill. Emitted by the sun, ultraviolet light warms the earth, is used by plants to store energy as carbohydrate molecules (which also releases life-giving oxygen as a waste product) and enables our bodies to produce vitamin D, an essential mineral for our health. However, ultraviolet light also has a dark side, causing damage to our cells that can lead to premature skin aging and cancer.
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By Dr. Cheryl Rosen
Summer has finally arrived, so it’s definitely time for hats, sunglasses and sunscreen. Have you ever stood in the aisle at the drugstore facing row upon row of sunscreen, not knowing how to choose one from the next? Let’s see if we can make your next purchase a little simpler.
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