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How virtual dermatology care saved this patient's skin
Do you pay your (very high!) Canadian taxes? Then, what is an acceptable wait-time to see a Dermatologist? Currently, typical wait-times...

SkinMD
Sep 21, 20241 min read
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Canada's Dermatologist Shortage and Care Crisis
DermCafé Dermatologist, Dr Annie Liu, sat down with AM800 CKLW Windsor The Shift with Patty Handysides to discuss Canada's Dermatologist...

SkinMD
Aug 31, 20241 min read
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How to "erase" your scars, from a Dermatologist
If a product promises to “erase scars”…think again ! A scar is a permanent remodelling of your skin. And no product can heal injured skin...

SkinMD
Aug 17, 20241 min read
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How Dermatologists sweat less & smell better!
Excessive sweating? Smelly underarms? Here's how Dermatologists use their skin and product knowledge to sweat less & smell better: 1. Use...

SkinMD
Aug 5, 20242 min read
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Decode Your Sunscreen Bottle with a Dermatologist!
What does the “SPF number” mean? ☀️ It tells you how much longer it would take to burn your skin if you used the sunscreen correctly...

SkinMD
Aug 2, 20241 min read
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Why none of your acne skincare is working to clear your acne
If none of your acne skincare is working, that's because you may not even have acne! The acne you think you have may actually be a...

SkinMD
Jun 11, 20241 min read
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How to prevent facial discoloration during pregnancy
Facial discoloration, or the "mask of pregnancy", is a common concern and condition that happens to women during pregnancy. In fact, this...

SkinMD
May 31, 20241 min read
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Tretinoin is unavailable in Canada, what now?
Announcement: some forms of tretinoin (e.g. Stieva-A) are now discontinued and unavailable in Canada But, this hasn't notably affected...

SkinMD
May 16, 20241 min read
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Your Biggest Mistake with Acne Scars
👇 Here is the most expensive mistake that our Dermatologists see in patients trying to get rid of their acne scars ❌ They react to their...

SkinMD
May 5, 20241 min read
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Does Washing Cause Hair Loss?
Debunking the myth: Washing your hair WON'T make it fall out! Watch the full video explanation by Dr Annie HERE Derm facts below: 👩⚕️...

SkinMD
Mar 24, 20241 min read
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Does your acne product contain benzoyl peroxide? It may be a potential risk to this ingredient
You may have heard about how many acne treatments contain a cancer-causing substance. On March 6, 2024, news broke about how Valisure...

SkinMD
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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Is Canadian Healthcare a Joke?
This video says it all. With less than 700 Dermatologists for the entire 37 million Canadian population, it's not surprising that...

SkinMD
Mar 3, 20241 min read
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Heard of oral minoxidil for hair loss?
Struggling with hair loss? Have you heard of oral or tablet Minoxidil? 💊 (Yes, this is the medication featured in the New York Times in...

SkinMD
Feb 16, 20241 min read
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Can virtual dermatology help with the Canadian dermatology care crisis..?
☝️ Check out this new publication in the JAAD international, a peer-reviewed international #dermatology journal☝️ Read it HERE:...

SkinMD
Oct 12, 20231 min read
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Fix Cradle Cap with a Derm!
Dr. Annie Liu from DermCafé answers some common questions that parents have about Cradle Cap

SkinMD
Sep 22, 20232 min read
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Have you Tried this Fix for Chapped Lips?
Are your lips constantly chapped, red and dry? (Thank you DermNetNZ for the image!) What is this? This is Lip Licker's Dermatitis It's a...

SkinMD
Sep 13, 20231 min read
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Dermatologist reviews ChatGPT skincare advice...!
Dr Annie Liu, a Board-Certified Dermatologist, asked ChatGPT to "Design a summer skincare routine" How did it do? 🤖 Watch ChatGPT's...

SkinMD
Aug 30, 20231 min read
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Apply Sunscreen with Makeup: What You Need to Know
The first question that our Dermatologists get a lot: Can you mix foundation with sunscreen? A Dermatologist's answer: Not really That's...

HealthySkin_DermCafé
Jul 18, 20231 min read
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Protective Skincare for Poor Air Quality
A Dermatologist's top tips to Protect Your Skin From Poor Air Quality

SkinMD
Jul 6, 20231 min read
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Derm Tips to Choose a Sun-Protective Hat
Dermatologist-approved tips for choosing a hat

SkinMD
Jul 2, 20231 min read
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