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Anita A. Jarvis, MD
208 Bloor Street West Number 602
Toronto, ON M5S 3B4
(416) 922-2227

Barbara S. Ho Ping Kong, MD
1366 Yonge Street Suite 209
Toronto, ON M4T 3A7
(416) 963-5955

Bernice R. Krafchik, MD
49 Nanton Avenue
Toronto, ON M4W 2Y8
(416) 924-8212

Carolyn Mullings
Bay Dermatology Centre
790 Bay Street, Suite 536
Toronto, ON M5G 1N8
(416) 515-8808

Catherine Ryan, MD
Post Office Box 38164
550 Eglinton Avenue West
Toronto, ON M5N 3AB
(905) 471-5022

Charlene D. Linzon, MD
U of Toronto, Sunnybrook &
Women's College Hlth Science Center
8th Floor, 76 Grenville Street
Toronto, ON M5S 1B2
(416) 323-7546

Cheryl Fern Rosen, MD
Toronto Western Hospital
Derm Centre, East Wing 8, Room 517
399 Bathurst Street
Toronto, ON M5T 2S8
(416) 603-5952

Colette M. Paquin, MD
211-2401 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M3P 3H1
(416) 484-0069

Dalal M. Assaad, MD
Sunnybrook Hospital
2075 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON M4N 3M5

Eric Goldstein, MD
340 College Street Suite 255
Toronto, ON M5T 3A9
(416) 925-6349

G. Daniel Schachter, MD
Dermatology Centre
208 Bloor Street West Suite 403
Toronto, ON S5S 3B4
(416) 922-9638

Fred Weksberg, MD
1333 Sheppard Avenue East
Suite 324
Toronto, ON M2J 1V1
(416) 499-8242

Harvey G. Shapero, MD
2065 Finch Avenue West Suite 311
Toronto, ON M3N 2V7
(416) 745-3344

Herbert F. Haberman, MD
Toronto Hospital Western Div Dermatology Dept
399 Bathurst Street, Rm 8-517
Toronto, ON M5T 2S8
(416) 603-5721

Inara Antra Ezers, MD
383 Cleveland Street
Toronto, ON M4S 2X1
(416) 482-3184

Ingrid Maria Jarvis, MD
2917 Bloor Street West Suite 7
Toronto, ON M8X 1B4
(416) 233-3340

James C. Shaw, MD
Toronto Western Hospital
399 Bathurst Street
Toronto, ON M5T 2S8
(416) 603-5952

James J. Limacher, MD
100 International Boulevard
Toronto, ON M9W 6J6
(416) 675-6777

Jan Saksun, MD
2 Jane Street Suite 207
Toronto, ON M6S 4W3
(416) 762-8185

Jay Brian Taradash, MD
200 St Clair Avenue West Suite 218
Toronto, ON M4V 1R1
(416) 961-7731

Joel G. DeKoven, MD
U of Toronto, Dermatology Division
2075 Bayview Avenue M-1-730
Toronto, ON M4N 3M5
(416) 480-4905

Katarina Fiala, MD
260 Russell Hill Road #24
Toronto, ON M4V 3C8
(416) 928-2245

Lynn From, MD
Division of Derm, Dept of Medicine Women's
College Campus-S and WCHSC
76 Grenville Street
Toronto, ON M5S 1B2
(416) 323-6137

Maha Haroun, MD
660 Eglinton Avenue 50082
Toronto, ON M4G 2K0
(416) 323-7546

Margaret Anne Curtis, MD
The Dermatology Centre
208 Bloor Street West Suite 403
Toronto, ON M5S 3B4
(416) 922-9620

Martie S. Gidon, MD FRCPC
Gidon Aesthetics and MediSpa
1849 Yonge Street, Suite 307
Toronto, On M4S 1Y2
(416) 483-4541

Michael G. Davis, MD
4430 Bathurst Street Suite 103
Toronto, ON M3H 3S3
(416) 638-7226

Nadine S. Hradsky, MD
208 Bloor Street West Suite 804
Toronto, ON M5S 1T8
(416) 961-9881

Neil H. Shear, MD
Department of Dermatology
Sunnybrook Medical Ctr, MI-737
2075 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON M4N 3M5
(416) 480-4078

Nhung T.C. Ho, MD
201-1017 Wilson Avenue
Toronto, ON M3K 1Z1
(416) 398-0292

Norton M. Medline, MD
250 Lawrence Avenue West
Toronto, ON M3M 1B2
(416) 787-3575

Nowell J. Solish, MD
Women's College Hospital
76 Grenville Street
Toronto, ON M5S 1B2
(416) 323-7732

Patrick Chan, MD
58 Beverley Street Ground Floor
Toronto, ON M5T1X9
(416) 979-1845

Paul Adam, MD
600 Sherbourne Street Suite 411
Toronto, ON M4X 1W4
(416) 922-3417

Paul David Cohen, MD
1849 Yonge Street Suite 712
Toronto, ON M4S 1Y2
(416) 487-3453

Peter Hacker, MD
2917 Bloor Street West Suite 7
Toronto, ON M8X 1B4
(416) 233-3340

Ralph Florence, MD
Balmoral Medical Arts
1366 Young Street Suite 409
Toronto, ON M4T 3A7
(416) 923-9809

Robert N. Richards, MD
701 Sheppard Avenue East Suite 304
Toronto, ON M2K 2Z3
(416) 590-9918

Robert S. Lester, MD
Sunnybrook & Womens College
Hlth Science Ctr, M-1 Dermatology
2075 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON M4N 3M5
(416) 480-4905

Sandra Skotnicki-Grant, MD
200 St. Clair Street West Suite 305
Toronto, ON M4V IRI
(416) 515-8808

Sheldon Victor Pollack, MD
200 St . Clair Avenue West Suite 218
Toronto, ON M4V 1R1
(416) 961-7731

Siobhan Marie Ryan, MD
PO Box 38164
550 Eglinton Avenue West
Toronto, ON M5N 3A8
(905) 471-5022

Sophie L. Hofstader, MD
3030 Lawrence Avenue East Suite 201
Toronto, ON M1P 2T7
(416) 438-6442

Walter Cohen, MD
89 Humber College Boulevard 317
Toronto, ON M9V 4B8
(416) 745-9745

Walter P. Unger, MD
99 Yorkville Avenue Suite 214
Toronto, ON M5R 3K5
(416) 944-9393

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Causes of Acne & Treatment Options

Acne is the term used for inflamed pores (blackhead or whitehead), nodules or even cysts that occur on face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and the upper part of arms. Though is not a dangerous disease, it can be annoying. In those with severe acne, it may cause permanent marks.

Acne affects 90 percent teenagers (12-17 years) and can continue to occur with less frequency in adults aged 20 to 40 years. Acne effects in both women and men, but males are predisposed to more grave forms of acne.

The main causes of acne include:

  • Hormones – the period when acne begins coincides with period when the body starts to produce androgen hormones. One of their actions is to enlarge the sebaceous glands which increase sebum production.
  • Cosmetics – some cosmetic and hygienic products contain substances that have as effect to close hair follicles. It’s an easy form of acne, but a persistent one.
  • Increased production of sebum – blemishes are due to the hair follicle’s obstruction by a mixture of sebum and dead epithelial cells. The sebum lubricates the skin and has the role of a protective wall to avoid drying.
  • Changes in the hair follicles – normally, dead epithelial cells are eliminated without any problems. Increased sebum production combined with hyper-stimulation caused by androgen hormones lead to hair follicle’s obstruction and a sebum accumulation in the cell.
  • Bacteria – on skin surface and inside of the hair follicle exists a bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes that is responsible for inflammation of the follicle and skin.
  • Environment

Some people try to treat acne at home using treatments suggested by friends or natural remedies. These have no success because acne develops emotional and physical effects which last longer than eruption itself. They should see a dermatologist when:

- Lesions produced by acne are big and create scars;
- Improperly treatments used have no results.

Acne can be treated using:

Self care at home – face has to be washed with a soft soap once or twice a day with the purpose of eliminating oil surplus from the skin’s surface. It’s compulsory to make a gentle massage of the skin and do not scrub it roughly; this will make the acne worse.

Medical cure – there are a lot of treatments to help fight acne troubles. People can use special creams that are applied directly on the skin’s surface, while strongly medication, like hormonal therapies and antibiotics, are taken oral. Creams don’t have secondary effects. Most popular are:

  • Benzoyl peroxide, inhibits skin’s dryness and kills Propionibacterium;
  • Retin-A, inhibits acne’s occurance;
  • Acetylsalicylic acid.

Antibiotics complete the treatment of special creams. They are prescribed by dermatologist and its role is to kill bacteria, decrease redness and inflammation of the skin. Can be find in different shapes: lotion, gel, pills.

Myths about Acne

  • Frequent washing of the face helps to eliminate spots. Acne is not caused by dirt and excessive washing irritates and dries the skin. Exfoliating products have to contain small particles because the bigger ones scratch membranes.
  • Acne is caused by diet. Researches couldn’t find a connection between food and acne. Changing diet does not affect acne.
  • Sun is good for acne. The sun can rush healing but also produce skin’s lesions. After exposure acne will be amplified.
  • Acne is caused by stress. Stress doesn’t have as effect acne, but some pills used to treat it can guide to incidence of acne.

  • Heredity.

Prognosis for some acne types is brilliant. Treating acne means not only to heal, but also to prevent the scars which occur. Though scars can be treated by dermabrasion technique, chemical peels or laser sessions.

 

Toronto, Ontario Dermatologist Doctors & Clinics