Dermatology

One or two skin tags in one thing, but Dr. Robert Dickson wonders what triggers formation of a plethora of skin tags (or seborrheic keratoses) in certain individuals.

Also called localized scleroderma, disease incidence in certain regions of Quebec is up to four times higher than the provincial average, suggesting a possible influence of environmental factors.

Dr. Annie Liu, the co-founder of DermCafé, on why a virtual dermatologist clinic has been long-needed and the barriers she crossed to open the platform to expand dermatology access in Canada.

A spider bite took an unusual turn for this patient, leaving Dr. Robert Dickson with several questions about why such an exacerbation might have occurred.

A recent interaction emphasized the fact that patients have their own priorities, which may be misplaced.

Canine exposure may protect against eczema by tamping gene activity.

Not infrequently at our walk-in clinic, we see a patient who has suffered a laceration—self-inflicted or in an accident.

A summary of current evidence-based practices, standard and newer treatments, and emerging trends in acne management.