Spring, for me, is the most beautiful time of year. Longer warmer days, flowers in blossom, green leaves emerging, insects buzzing, birds chirping - it is all so beautiful. However,…
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While not obvious to everyone, how much you sweat, or not, is important in understanding skin disease. Sweating is our body's method of venting off the excessive build up of…
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In 2012, I had the opportunity to retake my dermatology diploma training in London, England, with Mazin Al-Khafji. Even though the cost of flying several times throughout the year from…
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One of the biggest concerns with acne is the scarring it can leave behind, especially since it is our very-visible face that is affected - an obvious reason why many…
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Healing from chronic skin disease can feel like a miracle when it happens. More so if one had already tried so many methods to overcome it, but nothing seemed to…
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To date, what do we really know about psoriasis? Well, other than psoriasis being a red raised rash that is often covered with silvery-white scales, we know that it is…
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With over 2500 years of documented history, Chinese medicine dermatology is one of the oldest continuously-practiced specialities in the world. In our modern world, Doctors are using these ancient techniques,…
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The herbal baths that Dr.Erikson prescribed for our 4 month old baby girl made a big difference! We saw a difference in her face within a week. She is now…
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There has always been much speculation, at least on my part, that the overuse of antibiotics in young children will increase their tendency to develop eczema. While this has been…
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With the arrival of summer comes longer days, warmth and sunshine. A welcome gift for many of us living on the Canadian west coast, where winter months are full of…
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