Areas of practice
Each page below explains what the condition is, how it is assessed at DermCare, the treatment options we offer and what a referring physician should include. Where a service is still being confirmed, the page says so.
Skin cancer and suspicious lesions
Basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, actinic keratoses. Dermatopathology read in house.
Psoriasis
Topical therapy, narrowband UVB phototherapy on site, systemic and biologic therapy.
Eczema and atopic dermatitis
Adults and children. Skin care, topical therapy, phototherapy and systemic options for severe disease.
Hidradenitis suppurativa
Staging, medical management, biologic therapy. A clinical study is currently recruiting adolescents.
Acne and rosacea
Topical and oral therapy, hormonal options, isotretinoin with monitoring, rosacea subtypes.
Hair, scalp and nail conditions
Alopecia areata, androgenetic and scarring alopecias, scalp disease, nail psoriasis and fungal nail infection.
Vitiligo
Assessment, topical therapy and narrowband UVB phototherapy on site.
Urticaria
Acute and chronic hives, angioedema, stepwise antihistamine therapy and second line options.
Contact dermatitis and patch testing
Irritant and allergic contact dermatitis, how patch testing works.
Paediatric skin conditions
Eczema, warts, molluscum, birthmarks, infantile haemangioma and acne in teenagers.
Not listed here?
The list above reflects our areas of depth, not the limit of what we see. Referrals are welcome for any skin, hair or nail condition, including rashes of uncertain cause, blistering disorders, skin infections and drug reactions. If you are unsure whether a case is suitable, the referral desk can advise on 905 625 5600.
Cosmetic concerns without a medical indication are not covered by OHIP and are not seen under a referral.