The Reasons Why You Should See a Dermatologist

Why would you see a dermatologist?

Dermatalogists are skin experts. With concerns related to the skin, hair and nails, a dermatologist is the best person to see for insight and treatments. Some very common reasons why people see dermatologists include screening for skin cancer, acne treatments, scar treatments and eczema. Not only do they treat your skin-related concerns, dermatologists can provide you with a ton of information and advice on how to take care of your skin. They’ll inform you on your skin type and recommend which products to use so that your skin looks and stays healthy.

What will a dermatologist do for acne?

Treating and examining acne is one of the common duties of a dermatologist. A person would normally look up and see a dermatologist when they find that their acne is resistant to over-the-counter acne treatment products. Dermatologists will take an in-depth look at your skin. This allows them to pinpoint what could be causing your acne—whether it’s from taking certain medications or if you have a hormonal imbalance. Having acne scars you want treated is another reason to visit a dermatologist.

Do dermatologists treat spider veins?

Spider veins (or varicose veins) are the bulgy, thick veins that are often seen on the calves and legs. These veins are red, blue or flesh-coloured. They’re not life-threatening or dangerous to have, but they can cause discomfort such as cramping and aching. Even if spider veins aren’t causing any pain, they could easily make someone self-conscious when their legs are bare.

Source: SpaMedica. This patient had laser leg vein treatments at SpaMedica in Toronto.

Why do people get spider veins in the first place?

One of the main causes of spider veins is due to pregnancy. When a woman is pregnant, there’s more blood in her body which causes veins to enlarge. Other reasons include:

- Lack of movement or exercise

- Standing for long periods of time

- Hormonal influences: puberty, pregnancy and menopause

How does a dermatologist treat spider veins?

A dermatologist can reduce and remove the appearance of spider veins through laser leg vein treatments. They’ll use lasers with multiple wavelengths, IPL and radiofrequency energy. One treatment lasts anywhere from 15-30 minutes, depending on how many leg veins are present.

Do I need a referral to see a dermatologist in Ontario?

OHIP requires patients to be referred by their family physician for medical dermatological conditions. If you don’t have a family doctor, you can get a referral at a walk-in clinic or local emergency room. However, for cosmetic dermatology treatments, referrals aren’t required.

Dermatologists can treat just about anything related to the skin. If you have a persisting concern that involves your hair, nails and skin, don’t hesitate to see a dermatologist. It’s better to tackle the problem early on than to let it linger for too long.

References

1. http://www.dermetics.ca/dermatology.html

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Clear Your Skin With These Helpful Acne Treatments and Tips

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Acne is a common problem for people of all ages. This pesky skin problem affects teenagers and adults. For some, acne is merely a stage that occurs in teenage years and becomes a thing of the past once they reach adulthood. But for other people, they experience breakouts in their 20s, 30s and beyond. “I see some people who didn’t have acne as teenagers but they get it as adults,” says Dr. Mulholland, a Toronto cosmetic surgeon. Since it’s a superficial problem, having acne affects people’s self-esteem and confidence in social settings. Below, we recommend some tips and acne treatments in Toronto for you to get clearer, smoother skin.  

Get rid of oil-based skincare products

Dr. Mulholland recommends swapping out your oil-based skincare products for water-based products. Products that contain mineral oil, a common ingredient in cosmetics, can aggravate the skin and acne. “If a product says the contents are 51% water and 49% water, I wouldn’t say that product is water-based,” says Dr. Mulholland. If possible, buy products that don’t contain mineral oil (this could also be listed as petrolatum or paraffinum).

Change your diet

Today, more dermatologists and doctors now believe acne breakouts are associated with the food we eat. Some of the common foods that are thought to trigger acne are sugar, bread, coffee and diary. Try to limit or cut the consumption of these things to see if it affects your acne. In many cases, people have cut dairy out of their diets altogether and saw that their acne improved. Make sure to fit in lots of fruits, vegetables and water to keep your skin healthy and hydrated.

Change your products as the season changes

Using the same skincare products all year-round isn’t sufficient for your skin’s needs in different seasons. “Your skin can become irritated and rebel after constantly using the same cleansers and moisturizers,” says Dr. Mulholland. This is because your skin’s needs changes with different weather. Since winter tends to dry skin out, a cleansing gel like Cetaphil is a good idea instead of a cleansing bar. Using cleansing bars and soaps for your skin are more ideal in warmer weather.

Get acne treatments

SpaMedica offers different acne treatments in Toronto to clear up the skin. One of the methods is SonoPeel microdermabrasion. This technique uses gentle ultrasound to micro-abrade the skin’s surface. This helps to reduce the top layer of the skin’s thickness and reduces blackheads and white heads.

Depending on your skin type, other treatments such as chemical peels, crystal peels or silk peel diamond microdermabrasion may be recommended. These acne treatments brighten and even out your skin. They also reduce the risks of future acne breakouts. Blue light therapy may also be performed during your microdermabrasion. It contains special chemicals to attack the bacteria in your sebaceous glands.

Source: SpaMedica

Get acne scar reduction treatments

If acne scars is your main skin concern, SpaMedica also offers acne scar reduction treatments in Toronto. A mix of techniques and technologies are used to clear scar ridden skin. Treatments involve skin tightening devices and fractional lasers. These treatments are meant to clear the colours of acne scars, tighten your skin and produce new collagen. After a series of treatments, patients can see 30-70% improvement in the looks of their acne scars.

We hope these tips help with clearing up your skin. Get in touch with us or book an appointment today to see how we can help you improve your acne and acne scars.