Dermatology

Studies suggest between 10% to 25% of the Canadian population have used cannabinoid products to try to treat skin conditions but the evidence suggests most skin conditions see no benefit from cannabis products.

Botox for medical and cosmetic indications is growing, and post-pandemic-lockdown use for esthetic purposes is surging. What do you know about botulism toxin injections?

The cause of the case before Dr. Robert Dickson was simple enough: a wasp sting on an 88-year-old woman's ring finger. But she was in a lot of emotional distress over a ring that had not been removed for 60—and where to get a ring cutter on a long weekend?

Pharmacists can make a difference by helping patients with rosacea identify and avoid rosacea triggers

Another case from Dr. Robert Dickson's walk-in clinic. His first impression was that it represented some sort of contact dermatitis. After taking a history and examining the lesion, he realized that the diagnosis and etiology were simple and straight forward.

Another intriguing case Dr. Robert Dickson has just seen in his clinic involving a patient recently out of jail and concerned about a rash.

History and examination usually provide clues as to the origin of skin problems—but not in this case, Dr. Robert Dickson finds with another puzzling case.

Skin conditions may be directly related to COVID-19, or indirectly related due to use of personal protective equipment and frequent sanitization.