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Frown Lines

Otherwise known as “angry lines” or “elevens”, these are the lines between the eyebrows that make one look angry , mad or tired even when you are rested.  That is when people say they have to do something about it. … Continue reading

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Excess Sweating Underarms

This is a condition that affects about 2% of the population and can be embarrassing. Sweaty hands can prevent people from shaking hands and if the problem is underarm sweating then it is embarrassing to raise ones hands.  It can … Continue reading

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Rosacea – What’s New

Significant new treatments have emerged lately for rosacea. Rosacea usually involves chronic redness of the skin, sometimes with broken blood vessels or capillaries.  It is important to avoid heat, or triggers such as alcohol or spicy foods.  In the past … Continue reading

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Acne Scar Treatment

Acne scars are permanent marks caused by cystic or deep acne  that has healed from the past.  This can be a psychologically upsetting skin condition for many.  Women can try and camouflage this by make-up, but men cannot. At Clarite … Continue reading

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Medical Pedicures Ottawa

What is a medical pedicure?  It is confusing because one hears of medi-pedi or regular pedicures.  There is no regulation stating what a medi-pedi is, so anyone can be performing this treatment.   Recently  the Public Health Department was interviewed … Continue reading

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Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy for Women and Menopause

Many women are embarrassed  and are not addressing health concerns of menopause or perimenopause with their doctors.   Dr. Wolfman, a menopause specialist at Mount Sinai Hospital stated that “it is estimated that 4.5 million Canadian women, between ages 48 … Continue reading

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Compression Therapy and swollen legs

What exactly is support hose and why should one wear it? Whether you are  in your 20’s standing all day, an athlete or someone  with venous disease, leg swelling can be painful and bothersome.  The role of compression therapy is … Continue reading

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