Dermatology

Study examines the efficacy of nicotinamide supplementation for skin cancer prevention in the general population and among solid organ transplant recipients.

The two are more closely connected than you might think.

Self-treatment had been with periodic application of a variety of over-the-counter products such as tea tree oil and aloe vera—with no real effect.

It's a challenge for dermatologists to stop depigmentation and stimulate repigmentation. Choosing the right topical treatment and phototherapy is key.

A known walk-in patient started seeing patches of skin clear up from ongoing ichthyosis, and wondered if he should visit urgent care since, for him, this wasn't ‘normal.’

Test yourself on this overview of new studies, specifications for certain treatments and the impact of dermatological issues on the quality of life of young patients.

One or two skin tags in one thing, but Dr. Robert Dickson wonders what triggers formation of a plethora of skin tags (or seborrheic keratoses) in certain individuals.

Also called localized scleroderma, disease incidence in certain regions of Quebec is up to four times higher than the provincial average, suggesting a possible influence of environmental factors.