Skin Conditions by the Numbers


20% of Canadians live with acne

1 Million Canadians are diagnosed with psoriasis

2 Million Canadians have rosacea

90% Skin cancer cure rate if self-examined

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Acne

Acne

Acne is the most common skincare problem seen by doctors.

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Actinic Keratoses

Although actinic keratoses are not true skin cancers, it is important to have these lesions treated as they have the potential to change into squamous cell skin cancers.

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Basal Cell Carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer in Canada.

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Dry Skin

Dry skin is a very common condition that increases with age and in locations with colder climates.

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Eczema

Eczema

Eczema, also referred to as Dermatitis, is a type of inflammation of the skin.

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example of hidradenitis

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a long-term disease characterized by the occurrence of inflamed and swollen lumps and abscesses under the skin.

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Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis is a disorder that defines individuals who sweat excessively.

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Melanoma

Melanoma

Malignant melanoma is a less common but highly dangerous form of skin cancer.

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Photoaging

Photoaging

Photoaging is premature aging of the skin caused by repeated exposure to UV radiation.

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Psoriasis

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition.

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Rosacea

Rosacea

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that affects mainly the face.

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SCC

Squamous cell skin cancer is the second most common form of skin cancer in Canada after basal cell skin cancer.

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Urticaria

Urticaria is a common type of skin rash with raised, skin-coloured to red bumps (welts or wheals) that are usually itchy but can also burn or sting.

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Vitiligo

Vitiligo is an autoimmune skin condition which causes white patches on the body due to the loss of cells that produce the pigment melanin, responsible for skin, hair and eye colour.

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