Skin Health

Healthy skin is key to overall health and confidence. The Canadian Dermatology Association offers reliable resources on a wide range of skin conditions—from acne and eczema to skin cancers and chronic concerns—so you can better understand, prevent, and manage your skin health.

Canadian Dermatology Association
  • Acne – A common skin condition that causes pimples, blackheads, and inflammation, often affecting the face, back, and chest.

  • Actinic Keratoses – Rough, scaly patches on the skin caused by long-term sun exposure, which can sometimes develop into skin cancer.

  • Basal Cell Carcinoma – A type of skin cancer that typically appears as a pearly or flesh-colored bump, often caused by sun exposure.

  • Eczema – A chronic skin condition that leads to red, itchy, and inflamed patches, often triggered by allergies or irritants.

  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa – A painful, chronic skin condition causing lumps, abscesses, and scarring, usually in areas like armpits and groin.

  • Hyperhidrosis – Excessive sweating that can affect daily life, often occurring in the hands, feet, or underarms.

  • Melanoma – The most serious type of skin cancer, developing from pigment-producing cells and often appearing as a changing mole.

  • Photoaging – Premature aging of the skin caused by repeated sun exposure, leading to wrinkles, pigmentation, and loss of elasticity.

  • Psoriasis – An autoimmune condition causing thick, scaly patches on the skin, often with redness and itching.

  • Rosacea – A chronic skin disorder leading to facial redness, visible blood vessels, and sometimes acne-like bumps.

  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma – A common form of skin cancer that may appear as a firm, red nodule or a flat, scaly patch, often on sun-exposed areas.