That in 2016, the Canadian national dermatology journal “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine & Surgery” published numerous medical and scientific articles, and the top 2 most downloaded articles (“Canadian Clinical Practice Guidelines for Rosacea” and “2016 Addendum to the Canadian Guidelines for the Management of Plaque Psoriasis”) had our very own Dr. Benjamin Barankin as a co-author?
“Scientists have developed a drug that mimics sunlight to make the skin tan, with no damaging UV radiation involved.The drug tricks the skin into producing the brown form of the pigment melanin in tests on skin samples and mice. Evidence suggests it will work even on redheads, who normally just burn in the sun. The team at Massachusetts General Hospital hope their discovery could prevent skin cancer and even slow the appearance of ageing.” Click here to read the full article.
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Watch this video by the Amercian Academy of Dermatology on how to select the right sunscreen for you and your family.
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Cyndi Lauper has made millions of fans feel good with her chart-topping songs like “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “True Colors.” Now she wants to help people “with psoriasis feel good — or at least better. That’s why she’s talking openly her own psoriasis.” Continute to read here.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. ANATOLI FREIMAN
The Canadian Skin Patient Alliance recently again presented the annual Pro-Patient Dermatologist award to our dermatologist Dr. Anatoli Freiman. Dr. Freiman is recognised for his contributions to patient care and Canadian national dermatology programs. Toronto Dermatology Centre is proud of this distinct honor.
BEYOND MY SKIN are Chhaydon’s own words. Despite the physical pain and suffering, being defined by his skin condition has taken the greatest toll.
Real Life. Real Stories. A film by Drew Taylor.
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That our very own Dr. Benjamin Barankin, with his expertise in medical & cosmetic dermatology, serves on the editorial advisory boards of: The Dermatologist, Dermatology Times of Canada, Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) Bulletin, Journal of Cutaneous Medicine & Surgery, The Canadian Journal of Diagnosis, The Medical Post, and The Chronicle of Skin & Allergy.
“With the temperatures rising and outdoor work ramping up, employers need to think about the risks the sun poses to their workers. Exposure to heat and solar UV radiation puts outdoor workers at risk daily for heat stress, skin cancer, sunburn, skin damage, cataracts and other eye conditions.” Click here to learn more about how you can protect yourself or your employees from sun exposure.
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“When Kim Kardashian talks, her legion of fans listen — and many, many more people know about the challenges of living with the chronic skin condition psoriasis thanks to her. The E! reality star was diagnosed with psoriasis, an autoimmune condition that causes raised bumps or scaly patches of skin to develop on a person’s body, on an episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians.” Check out the list of celebs that are diagnosed with psoriasis here.
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