Do you pay your (very high!) Canadian taxes? Then, what is an acceptable wait-time to see a Dermatologist? Currently, typical wait-times ..read more

DermCafé Dermatologist, Dr Annie Liu, sat down with AM800 CKLW Windsor The Shift with Patty Handysides to discuss Canada's Dermatologist ..read more

If a product promises to “erase scars”…think again ! A scar is a permanent remodelling of your skin. And no product can heal injured skin ..read more

Excessive sweating? Smelly underarms? Here's how Dermatologists use their skin and product knowledge to sweat less & smell better: 1. Use ..read more

What does the “SPF number” mean? ☀️ It tells you how much longer it would take to burn your skin if you used the sunscreen correctly ..read more

If none of your acne skincare is working, that's because you may not even have acne! The acne you think you have may actually be a totally different skin condition DermCafé Dermatologists meet new patients every day that have understandably handled their acne completely wrong This is acne - it comes in many forms, such as blackheads, painful pimples, or deep cysts, etc This is NOT acne - it's called post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). It's a leftover and temporary skin discoloration from prior acne treated too late or incompletely This is NOT acne - it's called post inflammator ..read more

Facial discoloration, or the "mask of pregnancy", is a common concern and condition that happens to women during pregnancy. In fact, this was Dr Annie Liu's (Dermatologist and Co-Founder of DermCafé) top concern during her pregnancy! Facial discoloration is due to changing hormones during pregnancy, and can happen in many areas, such as the face, moles, nipples, labia, underarms, and more Even though this discoloration may fade afterwards, it can, unfortunately, take over one year to do so. And, especially when this occurs on the face, it can be particularly bothersome! Here is the genera ..read more

Announcement: some forms of tretinoin (e.g. Stieva-A) are now discontinued and unavailable in Canada But, this hasn't notably affected the work of the DermCafé Dermatologists, who note that there are so many other alternatives that are just as both affordable and/or have superior features, compared to generic tretinoin Did you know that tretinoin is literally the oldest type of topical retinoid available? Since tretinoin was discovered in the 1960s, there have been many newer and improved versions of topical retinoids that have come out. As a Dermatologist, Dr Annie Liu (Co-Founder of DermCa ..read more

Here is the most expensive mistake that our Dermatologists see in patients trying to get rid of their acne scars ❌ They react to their scars with expensive cosmetic treatments, and ignore the ongoing acne in the background that causes the scars! ❗Here's the simple issue: Since acne (e.g. pimples, cystic lesions, blackhead & whiteheads) causes your scars, if you don't control your acne, you will keep getting new scars. And you will keep paying for expensive scar treatments ! Here's what you should do instead: FIRST, see a dermatologist to get proper medical treatment so you don't get an ..read more

Debunking the myth: Washing your hair WON'T make it fall out! Watch the full video explanation by Dr Annie HERE Derm facts below: ‍⚕️ Hair falls out at the root (e.g. scalp surface) ‍⚕️ When it initially falls out, it gets trapped with the rest of your hairs ‍⚕️ But the motion of washing your hair loosens up all those already-shed hairs...which appears as a massive sudden shedding event...when it really isn't! But, if you're worried about hair loss, this should be discussed with a Board-Certified Dermatologist. There's many different reasons for hair loss, and the first step to getting the co ..read more