“Your skin is a tapestry of ecosystems roughly the size of three bath towels. Complex societies of bacteria, viruses and fungi live in these diverse habitats — from the oil fields of the face and back, to the damp caverns of the nose, to the parched and hairless palms.” From New York Times, click here to view the article.
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Our very own Dr. Benjamin Barankin was an invited speaker at the recent national dermatology conference of the Canadian Dermatology Association. Our expert physicians at Toronto Dermatology Centre are regularly invited to speak at major national and international meetings due to their recognized expertise in medical and cosmetic dermatology.
“Adolescent acne may be a common problem — one experienced to some degree by an estimated 85 per cent of people between the ages of 12 and 24 — but that doesn’t mean it’s not an upsetting one. For many teenagers, acne is embarrassing, frustrating, and even painful. And it can also be the source of serious feelings of mental distress: there is some evidence that the two conditions can make each other worse.” From huffingtonpost.ca, click here to read more.
“Whether you’re hitting the beach or the hiking trails, taking a cruise or touring a city, vacation often means spending a lot more time in the sun than usual. And yet it’s easy to let our sun-safety habits lapse when we travel.” Follow this link to find out all the tips on sun protection.
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The Canadian Skin Patient Alliance (CSPA), a national organization represented patients with skin conditions, recently recognized Dr. Benjamin Barankin among a handful of other Canadian dermatologists for being a “pro-patient dermatologist,” and for volunteering his time and energy to support their work and programs.
Check out “How to cover up rosacea with makeup” with Toronto makeup artist Cheryl Gushue. Go to the 6 minute segment (begins at 28 minute) on the May 28 show recording:
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“For those who think their skin color exempts them from having to worry about sun protection, dermatologists have a message: Damaging UV rays can penetrate all types of skin, regardless of your ethnicity, so even people with dark skin need sunscreen.” Follow this link to view the full article.
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“If you have psoriasis and are overweight, losing weight may help reduce symptoms of this skin disease, a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has confirmed.” Click here to view the full article.
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Check out this tutorial on how to apply makeup for patients with rosacea, with pictures illustrationg the step to step guide. Follow this link.
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