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About psoriasis
Psoriasis is a widespread chronic inflammatory disease with autoimmune components, mainly occurring on the skin, but can also affect the joints and other organs as associated diseases. This condition is usually recognised by the...
Six essential things to know about teenage acne
Dr. Marc-André Doré
Although it affects nearly one in 10 people , regardless of age, acne is often associated with puberty and adolescence. This period of great upheaval causes the appearance of lesions which, even if they are generally harmless, greatly...
What to do if my baby has eczema?
Have you recently noticed that your baby has drier skin and a rash that seems to bother her? Could it be eczema? Do you wonder what you can do to help manage it?In collaboration with Marie Fortier, a nurse specialised in pre- and...
Everything you need to know about medical treatments for acne
Dr Marc-André Doré
From home remedies to the latest medications, diets and therapies, the wide variety of treatments to prevent or cure acne can be overwhelming. How do you know what to look for? Which medical treatments are the most effective? Can we rely...
Moisturizing creams
Dre Émilie Bourgeault
Many new moisturizing products appear every year on drugstore shelves and over-the-counter online stores. It is becoming particularly difficult to choose the right cream for our skin.During her recent appearance on Aventures du...
What is Accutane?
What is Accutane?Isotretinoin, widely known as Accutane or Epuris, is a very efficient drug to treat the most severe forms of acne. It is a vitamin A analogue available as tablets.How does it work?Isotretinoin (Accutane) acts in reducing...
Winter and dry skin...
Does your skin feel like a grape during the winter? Here are some tips from our experts on how to treat dry skin.
SOS : My baby’s head is all crusty
Dre. Emilie Bourgeault
What are those yellow flakes that cover my baby’s scalp? Is it a serious condition? Is there something I can do?This article was prepared in collaboration with Marie Fortier, a nurse who specializes in pre- and post-natal care, and...