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

What a Viral Sunscreen Photo Means for Ontario Skin Health

JEADV. Sun damage contrast on the face (with sunscreen UV protection) vs. the neck (without) over 40+ years in a …

How to detect skin cancer?

Understanding how to perform regular skin self-exams is crucial for early detection of melanoma and other skin cancers. This guide adheres to …

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 …

患者的故事

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.