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Acne Vulgaris It is a common cause of hyperpigmentation affects 27-29% of patients this includes 50% of adult women     When comparing acne patients in 4 cities (Los Angeles vs Rome vs Akita vs London) it was found that dyspigmentation and atrophic scarring more common... READ MORE

  Diana, princess of Wales and Rosacea (Lady Diana Spencer) Fukuzawa Yukichi (福澤 諭吉) and Moles ? Kim Kardashian and Psoriasis Bob Marley and Melanoma Karl Marx and Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Verneuil’s disease) George Orwell and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Britney Spears:... READ MORE

C’est une maladie cutanée fréquente de la peau du visage Elle consiste en une inflammation et des perturbations vasculaires- Inflammation: Elevures et pustules- Perturbations Vasculaires: Rougeurs, vaisseaux dilatés, bouffées de chaleur     Distribution Symétriques... READ MORE

Movies and the Skin Albinism (pale skin and light eyes is often viewed as a sign of Evil) Da Vinci Code (2006): Silas is an albino (and has scarring and automutilation) Foul Play (1978): Whitey Jackson (William Frankfather) is an albino Horror of Dracula (1958): pale skin only... READ MORE

What is IPL? IPL stands for “Intense pulsed light”. It is a technology which enables treatment of multiple skin conditions, such as pigmentation and small vascular malformations (telangiectasia). This technology is also known to the public as photorejuvenation. This machine is... READ MORE

AZA is a dicarboxylic acid synthesized by the fungus Malassezia fur fur. Cutaneous infection with this fungus causes a significant and long lasting depigmentation in the affected areas, which is believed to be induced by AZA. AZA is an inhibitor of the enzyme tyrosinase, the key... READ MORE

Aesthetics & Aging* Acne Vulgaris and Rosacea Atopic Dermatitis Pigmentation Psoriasis Sunprotection and Skin Cancers (including Actinic Keratosis) Others     *all the articles also before June 1 2015 READ MORE

Acne Acne: practical things to do Aesthetics Wrinkles: simple ways to improve appearance Get the most from your skin care products An optimal “Tan”; instructions on how to apply Self-tanners  Manicures and Pedicures: Safe Nail care in Beauty Salons or by Yourself... READ MORE

A dermatologist is qualified in the diagnosis, treatment and management (referral to other specialists if needed) of the following disorders. (Lire en français) READ MORE

Acne is a common skin condition and it typically affects individuals in their teenage years. However, especially in women acne can persist and 10% of women aged 40 still have acne. When seeing the dermatologist (skin doctor), he or she will examine the location and classify the... READ MORE