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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


Targeted Skincare: Acne-Prone Skin
ᴛᴀʀɢᴇᴛᴇᴅ ꜱᴋɪɴᴄᴀʀᴇ ꜱᴇʀɪᴇꜱ - ᴘᴀʀᴛ 1: ᴀᴄɴᴇ . The ᴛᴀʀɢᴇᴛᴇᴅ ꜱᴋɪɴᴄᴀʀᴇ ꜱᴇʀɪᴇꜱ aims to provide you with clear information directly from...

SkinMD
Nov 5, 20222 min read


Monkeypox & skin scarring treatment
. MONKEYPOX: WHAT IS IT: 🦠 Causes an illness similar to the flu with a pimple-like rash 🦠 The less deadly cousin of smallpox 🦠 Less...

SkinMD
Aug 3, 20221 min read


☀️🌻 Transitioning to Summer Skincare ☀️🌻
You wouldn't wear a down jacket in the middle of summer, right? All right, it may not be that dramatic for skincare, but here are some...

SkinMD
Jun 22, 20222 min read


Slugging 101
Everything you need to know about slugging for your skin!

HealthySkin_DermCafé
Mar 27, 20221 min read


A Dermatologist's Top Tips for Dry Skin
As the weather and our sanitization practices evolve, our skin also changes. Dry skin is itchy, can even crack and bleed, and can trigger or

SkinMD
Jan 18, 20221 min read


5 Facts About Sensitive Skin You Didn't Know
Sensitive skin is a common concern. But there's a lot more to it than choosing a product marked "For Sensitive Skin"! Read to learn more!

SkinMD
Dec 15, 20212 min read


What you Need to Know about Acne Patches
Looking to 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘯 time before you can see a Dermatologist? Acne Patches are growing in popularity! But what exactly are they,...

SkinMD
Nov 6, 20211 min read


Can Chlorophyll Cure My Acne?
If drinking your way to an acne cure seems 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲, you may be right! At DermCafé, we’ve seen an increasing...

SkinMD
Aug 16, 20211 min read


What to Avoid While on !sotretinoin
Our Dermatologists get asked this question A LOT! ❗Remember that oral iso- tretinoin is already doing what your skin needs to fight off...

SkinMD
Jun 14, 20211 min read


DermCafé Safety Announcement: Valisure Detects Benzene in Some Sunscreens
❗Valisure recently detected benzene (a known carcinogen) in a number of sunscreens.❗ This is due to a 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙣𝙩 during...

SkinMD
May 30, 20211 min read


7 Reasons Why Your Acne Isn't Going Away
Acne is THE most common skin condition that Dermatologists see and treat at DermCafé. ❗ Remember that what works for one person's acne...

HealthySkin_DermCafé
May 30, 20212 min read


Spring Cleaning for your Skincare Routine
Don't limit Spring Cleaning to just your house. Take this opportunity to also revamp your skincare routine so you can achieve...

SkinMD
May 14, 20211 min read


DermCafé's Melasma Series: Causes and Treatments
WHAT IS MELASMA? Melasma commonly appears as brown-grey patches on the face. Although an exact is cause is not known, many factors are...

HealthySkin_DermCafé
Apr 3, 20212 min read


A Crisis in Equitable & Accessible Dermatology Care
Publicly-funded virtual Dermatology care is a cost-effective, common-sense solution to the inequitable and inaccessible state of Canadian De

SkinMD
Mar 7, 20212 min read


Acne Mythbusters - Part 1
Acne is the most common skin condition in Canada. Acne doesn't always resolve on its own and can cause damaging skin inflammation and...

SkinMD
Feb 19, 20212 min read


2021 Skin Care Resolutions: 6 tips for practical skincare in the new year
Social media in 2020 featured many skin care fails that go against science and skin health. See below for our Dermatologist’s...

HealthySkin_DermCafé
Jan 12, 20211 min read


6 Products Dermatologists would Never use on their Skin
We often share our Dermatologists’ preferred routines and products. But what about the things they NEVER use? #1: Polysporin/Neosporin...

HealthySkin_DermCafé
Dec 21, 20201 min read


Is Maskne Real?
The answer: Yes! Thanks to COVID, Mask-ne is here! Carleton University’s Midweek radio show interviewed our Dermatologist, @drannieliu,...

SkinMD
Nov 19, 20202 min read


Your guide to COVID-19 Handwashing and Ceramides
Ceramides are one type of fat that you definitely want! Dry and cracked skin is not only uncomfortable, but also increases the risk you...

SkinMD
Nov 10, 20201 min read
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