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First patient-reported outcome tools to assess acne scarring
The Global Alliance to Improve Outcomes in Acne have developed two patient-reported outcome measures to assess the severity and impact of...
by Emily Innes-Leroux, Associate Editor
Aug 4, 20164 min read
Pregnancy prevention adherence needs improvement among women taking oral isotretinoin
Findings from a 15-year study suggest that there might be poor adherence to Canada’s pregnancy prevention program among women taking oral...
Derm City
May 10, 20162 min read


Skin Spectrum Summit Toronto 2016: Acne Tx for skin of colour patients
The treatment paradigm for the management of acne is similar when treating skin of colour versus Caucasian patients, Dr. Sam Hanna...
By Lynn Bradshaw
Apr 28, 20162 min read
Acne: many misconceptions persist, AAD presentation
Although acne is extremely common, several misconceptions about this condition still exist. According to new research presented at the...
Derm City
Mar 17, 20162 min read
Poly-L-lactic acid filler well-tolerated, effective for acne scarring
Use of poly-L-lactic acid facial filler appears to be well tolerated and effective at facilitating improvement for the treatment of hill...
Lynn Bradshaw
Mar 7, 20164 min read


Acne guidelines released by AAD
Flickr The American Academy of Dermatology released evidence-based guidelines with acne treatment recommendations for both adolescents...
Derm City
Feb 24, 20162 min read


Allergic reactions to OTC acne products prompt 3 updates by Health Canada
Flickr: Caitlin Regan © Health Canada released a safety review on Dec. 10, 2015 warning of serious allergic and hypersensitivity...
Derm City
Dec 23, 20152 min read
Breakthroughs in Tx of AD likely to be positive news for many patients
Patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) can look forward to therapeutic options that are producing significant progress in the management of...
Louise Gagnon
Dec 14, 20155 min read
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