Did you know that our very own Dr. Benjamin Barankin was interviewed discussing acne in high-school students on September 4, 2018 by Barb Diguilio of the radio station Newstalk 1010?
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Are you embarrassed by excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)? Do you have clothes you can’t wear or are tired of stains or odour? Toronto Dermatology Centre specializes in hyperhydrosis treatment for the underarms, hands, feet, scalp and just about anywhere else. Most insurance companies cover the cost of this treatment. Depending on the area treated, results last anywhere from 4 to 12 months.
Jennifer Pellegrin’s story (film by McCoy | Meyer)
“My father has always been my hero. My dad was a volunteer fireman until he eventually developed PsA. He went from being a volunteer fireman, running in to rescue others, to not being able to walk or enjoy the simple things, yet he is on the road to enjoying life again!”
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The Mediterranean diet might do more than help ward off heart disease, it may also help improve psoriasis, a new study suggests.
“Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease triggered by environmental factors,” said lead author Dr. Celine Phan, a dermatologist at Hopital Mondor, in Creteil, France.
“The Mediterranean diet, which is characterized by a high proportion of fruits, vegetables, cereals, fish, extra-virgin olive oil, etc., could reduce chronic systemic inflammation thanks to the anti-inflammatory properties of these foods,” she said in an email.
Some people seem to inherit a susceptibility to developing psoriasis, noted Dr. Laura Ferris, an associate professor of dermatology at the University of Pittsburgh, who wasn’t involved in the study.
“It’s a condition characterized by areas or patches of skin that is red and thickened and scaly,” Ferris said in an email. “It can really impair a patient’s quality of life because of discomfort and appearance. If there’s red flaking, scaling skin on the face and hands it really gets in the way of life.”
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When injected into facial muscles afflicted with soreness and discomfort, BOTOX® relieves TMJ and jaw tension for many patients. The injections can also help eliminate or reduce headaches due to teeth grinding.
Summertime and the living is easy, right? Well, not so much for your skin.
Between the harsh summer heat, pesky sweat and frequent shaving, your skin actually takes quite the beating this time of year.
Summer skin problems like heat rash, bacne and razor burn can drive you up a wall and make your skin crawl — err, itch — so TODAY Style consulted the experts to learn how to prevent (and treat) some of summer’s most annoying skin issues. With their help, your skin will be living its most beautiful summer yet!
Click here to learn how to beat the sun and heat to maintain healthy glowing skin.
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If you’re itching for a summer adventure, a trip to the beach or a hike in the park might be just what you need, but watch where you step—poison ivy could be near. We typically think of this plant as lying deep in the woods, but in fact it’s most commonly found in less remote areas: the edges of your backyard, the shoulder of a highway, even a sand dune on a beach.
And as with other poisonous plants, such as poison oak and poison sumac, even just a slight brush against the poison ivy plant can deposit its oily coating—called urushiol, this is the substance that makes poison ivy “poisonous”—onto your skin. Within four hours and up to four days after exposure, you might experience redness, swelling, and severe itching. Eventually a rash often accompanied by fluid-filled blisters emerges in a line or a streaklike pattern.
Click here to learn what to look for and how to treat it.
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There’s a reasonable approach to sunscreen use—even for those who are skeptical about its safety, says a University of Alberta dermatologist.
“From a philosophical perspective, some people may not use sunscreen because they believe it’s not a natural way to live, or they are worried it may cause cancer, or they are concerned about sunscreen chemicals polluting water,” said Robert Gniadecki.
“However, it’s important to protect your skin from the sun. And the role sunscreen plays in helping to reduce your exposure to ultraviolet rays can be a balanced one,” he added.
Click here to see what are some common myths about sunscreen that public have in mind.
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