Stories and Articles about Skin and Healthcare
Learn how you can navigate the waters of Canadian healthcare by reading stories and articles from our team, patients, and doctors!

Resources
Last week we got an email from Richard Brodlieb, a 70-year-old jet skier who had terribly damaged lips. He visited many different doctors, tried many different treatments, and even had two biopsies done. Nothing worked.
The northern travel grant is a financial aid available to eligible applicants residing in northern Ontario. This grant helps cover medical related travel costs.
You just had your virtual appointment with a GetSkinHelp licensed doctor, and you are wondering why it only lasted 5-10 minutes.
Much like any visit to the doctor’s office, filling out a detailed medical history on GetSkinHelp is necessary for the doctor to get a better understanding of your health.
In my rural area of Southern Ontario, there is a scarcity of dermatologists / plastic surgeons, so when I became aware of a rapidly-growing, ugly-looking lesion on my left temple, I began searching for skin specialists over the internet—which is where I discovered you and your team.
Telemedicine is a relatively new thing and this post is meant to help you understand a little better how prescriptions are written and issued during a virtual consultation.
Patient Stories
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