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Dermatology Blog Home – Our Blog – Page 12 December 5, 2016 Be An Expert Gift-Giver This Year By now, you’ve hopefully checked off most of the people on your “nice list,” but as your calendar fills up with seasonal events and errands, it’s easy to get a bit more lax with holiday gift shopping.…

Dermatology Blog Home – Our Blog – Page 12 November 9, 2016 Fall Isn’t Just for Pumpkin Spice Lattes Fall is a season of beauty. Stunning colors, breathtaking foliage—even the air smells gorgeous. For some of us, it also brings a sense of relief. Another season of bare arms and legs is behind us…at least…

Dermatology Blog Home – Our Blog – Page 12 October 6, 2016 Fall Favorites Rich colors, chilly air, hot cider, and cozy sweaters. Yes—fall is here. Celebrate the season with a new healthy-skin product or procedure. Here’s what our staff is loving this fall. Must-have Moisturizer: “I love the Hydraphase UV Moisturizer by La Roche…

Dermatology Blog Home – Our Blog – Page 12 September 7, 2016 Beautyrest isn’t just a buzzword. Getting adequate sleep is critical to your overall wellness, including the health of your skin. Poor sleep results in high levels of stress hormones (cortisol, specifically), which increase inflammation. Increased stress and inflammation are linked to: The breakdown…

Dermatology Blog Home – Our Blog – Page 12 July 19, 2016 Does your summer-soaked skin need a refreshing repair? More time in the sun means more damage to our melanocyte cells (found at the bottom layer of our skin). When damaged, these cells will start to make too much pigment. These show up as dark…

Dermatology Blog Home – Our Blog – Page 12 June 22, 2016 Red and flaky? Not anymore. Do you have sensitive, red, flaky patches of skin on your face or hands? Those could be pre-cancerous spots known as actinic keratoses, a condition that’s caused by chronic sun exposure. Ironically, the best way to battle this…

Dermatology Blog Home – Our Blog – Page 12 3 Must-Haves for a Long Weekend May 10, 2016 Cottage weekends are a blast—as long as you have all of your essentials. Make sure your must-haves are all packed before you hit the road. Here are our favourites: Skinceuticals Physical Matte UV Defense, SPF 50  We…

Dermatology Blog Home – Our Blog – Page 12 It’s time for a #newfamilyrule. April 28, 2016 Our blog is dedicated to all the latest news from Compass Dermatology, a boutique dermatology clinic located in Toronto. Book Your Consultation Take control of your skin and age with confidence. Book Now Subscribe to Our Newsletter Sign…

Dermatology Blog Home – Our Blog – Page 12 April 20, 2016 Three Reasons to See A Dermatologist How do you know when to see a dermatologist? If any one of the following describes you, it’s time to schedule an appointment. You notice a new (or changing) mole or mark. Your acne has not improved…

Dermatology Blog Home – Our Blog – Page 12 Travel hAPPy: Our 5 Favourite Apps March 28, 2016 Drs. Cook and Carroll have been keeping a packed travel schedule lately and have curated their favourite travel apps for you! Their adventures began at the World Congress of Dermatology in Vancouver in June 2015, where Dr.…