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! 

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Resources

Why Firefighters Face Higher Skin Cancer Risks (And What It Means for Your Skin Health)

Firefighters save lives, but their heroic work exposes them to hidden dangers that linger long after the flames are out. …

GetSkinHelp: Where Can I Get a Free Skin Cancer Screening?

Concerned about a new spot or a changing mole? You’re not alone; thousands of Canadians are looking for ways to …

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October 29th is World Psoriasis Day, an opportunity to shed light on a condition that affects millions worldwide. Did you …

A Canadian's Guide to Vitiligo: Treatments, Tech, and Support for Your Journey

Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Hannah Chan, MD (IMG), MHM    Noticing the first white patches of skin can be an …

Couple filling out their medical history

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.

Melanocytic Nevus

  Nevus Best known asMole Explain like I’m 5Your body is a bad colourist and decided to add extra ink …

Patient Stories

Read stories about how our patients were able to get the right care.

One suspicious mole and a screening that saved her life

Belle Bowen is a melanoma advocate who recorded herself using GetSkinHelp, and it saved her life.

Valeria’s journey with melanoma

Valeria is a mother of three and her journey with melanoma spanned the globe and is riddled with misdiagnoses, delays, and conflicts.