• Age Spots 101
  "Age spots are known as solar lentigos (medical term). This is a fancy word for freckle (if it’s caused by sun). The other type of age spot is a seborrheic keratoses (these spots are inherited)." Watch Video (marilyn.ca)
• Eczema often worse in winter
  "For many people, dry, itchy skin is as much a part of Canadian winter as toques and tobogganing. People with eczema are particularly affected by the winter." Read Article (The Globe and Mail - pdf)
• Clear Skin Tips for Fitness Fanatics
  "So last month I blogged about how I don't think you should wear makeup when working out, focused on how I believe colour cosmetics are a fitness faux pas." Read Article (The Kit)
• Beauty spot: Adult zits meet their match
  "In Toronto, we have a couple of top contenders in the form of Dr. Sandy Skotnicki, the tall, willowy Roland Mouret couture-clad medical director at Bay Dermatology Centre, as well as Dr. Lisa Kellett, the petite and perky owner of DLK on Avenue." Read Article (The Star)
• FormulaB was featured in Flare's December issue
  "Tapping into their decades of beauty know-how, two Toronto docs are launching lines to solve your stubborn skin dilemmas." Read Article (Flare - pdf)
• 5 Minutes with Dr. Sandy Skotnicki
  "I hope to still have my skin care line moving forward with some success. It's been a dream of mine to write a book on sensitive skin, a passion of mine academically." Read Article (Beauty Connexion)
• Acne, Pimple, Zit, Breakouts in Your Adult Years; Help is On the Way
  You thought the days of waking up discovering a zit were done and over. The embarrassment of walking around all day and coming home to the biggest white head on the face of the planet. Read Article (Beauty Connexion)
• Savvy Picks - FORMULAB® Skincare Products
  Paraben, fragrance, dye and formaldehyde-free, the three-part program - Prepare, Cleanse and Treat-developed by mom and dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki, has the active ingredients necessary to keep acne at bay without irritating the skin the way other treatments can. Read Article (savvymom.ca)
• To Smooth and Protect
  Soothe or heal sensitive skin with our editors' summer picks. Read Article (Allergic Living - pdf)
• The Tan Commandments
  10 rules for safe tanning - and scoring the perfect beach glow. Read Article ( Flare - pdf)
• Teens Continue To Tan Regardless Of Health Risks
  Among almost 4,000 girls ages 14 to 22, the vast majority (81%) said they sunbathe outdoors either frequently or occasionally. Read Article (medpagetoday.com)
• Some Organic Skincare Products May Trigger Allergies
  New York Times Most skincare and hair care is "filled with potential allergy triggers," and organic versions are among the worst offenders. Read Article (nytimes.com)
• Rough Skin? Get with the program this winter.
  Hamilton's Men's Magazine asked Dr. Julia Carroll about what every man should be doing to keep his skin happy all year long-but especially throughout the winter. Read Article (Hamilton Mens Magazine - pdf)
• A visit from... Dr. Sandy Skotnicki
  Dr. Sandy Skotnicki offers a few long-term ways to freshen up winter-weary skin. Read Article (onthefourthfloor.com)
• Men's Skin Care
  Most men don't give their skin much thought, but maybe they should. It is quite different from women's skin and it needs some special care. Watch Video (globalnews.ca)
• Are facelifts a thing of the past?
  The rise of non-invasive cosmetic procedures is investigated by Deirdre Kelly in this article from The Globe and Mail.
  Read Article (The Globe and Mail - pdf)
• Banish Dry Winter Skin
  Cold-weather months bring a host of winter skin problems: itchiness, chapped hands, roughened feet and facial tightness. Dr. Sandy Skotnicki offers tips to banish dry winter skin.
  Read Article (lifeandbeautyweekly.ca)
• CBS Evening News - Haiti: The Long Road Back
  More than 50 hospitals and health centers were destroyed in the earthquake but now a world-class facility has risen from the wreckage. Katie Couric reports from Haiti.

  Doctor Sandy Skotnicki volunteered at this Project Medishare field hospital where she treated patients for wounds and complex dermatology problems.

  Watch Video (cbsnews.com)
• Suncreen myths on Canada AM
  Dr. Sandy Skotnicki discusses sunscreen essentials including when and how much to apply, when to re-apply, and what protection is need for children under 2 years of age. Watch Video (ctv.ca)
• Celebrity Facials on ET Canada
  Dr. Sandy Skotnicki appears on ET Canada, promoting the Intraceuticals Oxygen Facial. Watch Video (youtube.com)
• Blame Genes and Hormones for Acne
  Dr. Sandy Skotnicki is interviewed about acne and good skin. Inside Toronto. Read Article (insidetoronto.com)
• Jewellery and Allergy Warning
  Dr. Sandy Skotnicki offers some advice for dealing with itchy skin in this ad for Curel mosturizer. Read Article (Curel - pdf)
• Fetal cells in skin cream "a bit weird"
  NeoCutis's use of aborted fetal cells in the cream is not justified by their data. Toronto Star Health Zone.
  Read Article (healthzone.ca)
• TIFF 09: Interview with Kristin Booth (video)
  "I love-love-love them!" Actress Kristin Booth survives the Toronto International Film Festival with the the help of Bay Dermatology Centre's Intraceuticals Oxygen treatments. Lipstick Powder'n Paint. Watch Video (lipstickpowdernpaint.com)
• Get your game face on
  Toronto International Film Festival: A-lister celebs are turning to Intraceuticals facials. Read Article (Metro News - pdf)
• Unhealthy Glow: Try creams to help tame tanning addiction
  Self-tanners can provide a healthy glow without the health risks of tanning. Toronto Star. Read Article (thestar.com)
• Microderm Miracles
  Woman.ca reviews the microdermabrasion treatment at Bay Dermatology Centre. (They love it.) Read Article (woman.ca)
• Allergic Contact Dermatitis versus Irritant Contact Dermatitis (pdf)
  A discussion paper by Doctor Sandy Skotnicki prepared for The Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal, May 2009. Read Article (pdf)
• Glow's Best Spa Guide - Bay Dermatology Centre
  Glow Magazine has selected the Bay Dermatology Centre for their annual list of best spas.
  Read Article (Glow Magazine - pdf)
• Curel - Skin Care Tips
  Dr. Skotnicki provides skin care tips and answers questions about your skin. Read Article (curel.ca)
• Health Solutions - Sunscreen
  Choosing the best sunscreen and using it effectively. Read Article (Glow magazine - pdf)
• Dare to Bare Your Legs!
  Summer's no time to cover up. Here's how to get standout legs that sizzle. By Denise Wild, Good Times magazine. Read Article (pdf)
• Beauty - Summer Prep
  Product recommendations for staying fresh-faced in the summer, plus a highlight on oxygen facials at the Bay Dermatology Centre. Read Article (Fashion magazine - pdf)
• Treatment on Trial: just breathe
  A short article in about the popular oxygen facial.
  Glow magazine. Read Article (pdf)
• Water Myths (2.6 Mb)
  Does drinking water really clear up you skin and help you lose weight?
  By Jessica Hainstock, Elle Canada magazine. Read Article (pdf)
• Madonna's beauty secret? The big O
  Madonna and oxygen facials are investigated by Lynn Crosbie on the lifestyle pages of The Globe & Mail. Read Article (pdf)
• Air Supply (1.4 Mb)
  It's at the spa and in your moisturizer, and you can even get it from a canister. Is oxygen therapy really good for your skin - or is it just hot air? By Michelle Villett, Elle Canada magazine. Read Article (pdf)
• New vitamin-rich facial exfoliates Torontonians
  Bay Dermatology Centre is the only clinic to offer the Intraceuticals rejuvenation infusion, a 40-minute oxygen facial.
  By Lorianna de Giorgio, Bay-Bloor Town Crier. Read Article (pdf)
• Give Your Face a Breath of Fresh Air
  Posted on Spa Beautifully: Women of the GTA can now have vibrant, luminous skin in only 40 minutes thanks to a fresh new facial offered by Dr. Sandy Skotnicki at the Bay Dermatology Centre.
  Read Article (spabeautifully.com)
• Under your skin
  Along with age, life stage and stress, our hormones play a leading role in our skin's health. But there's a solution for every skin dilemma - no matter where you are in life. By Lauren Ferranti-Ballem, Glow magazine. Read Article (pdf)
• Health Update
  Can lipstick contain cancer-causing lead? Dr. Sandy Skotnicki weighs in. Read Article (Glow magazine - pdf)
• Entertainment Tonight - 2007 June 22
  Dr. Sandy Skotnicki appears in this segment about skin care products. Watch Video
• Common Questions About Over 40 Skin - TheBestKeptSecret.ca
  Dermatologist Sandy Skotnicki answers your questions about midlife skin care. Read Article (thebestkeptsecret.ca)
• Special Skin Cream May Help Stop Wrinkles
  City TV News broadcast about Retin-A and wrinkles. Read Article (citynews.ca)
• Chemical Reactions Not Only Skin Deep
  By Joanna Smith, Toronto Star, January 18, 2007 Read Article (thestar.com)
• Expensive Wrinkle Creams No Better Than Cheap Kind
  Researchers say there's no evidence that expensive creams are any better than the 20 dollar drug store kind. Read Article (citynews.ca)
• Jewellery and Allergy Warning
  Dr. Sandy Skotnicki is quoted in this article about potential allergies to some metals in Jewellery. Read Article (citynews.ca)
• Are You Allergic To Make-Up?
  City TV News takes a look at allergies and sensitivities to skin products. Read Article (citynews.ca)
• Dr. Sandy Skotnicki
  Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and the Bay Dermatology Centre are featured in this article from Elevate magazine in Autumn 2006 Read Article (elevatemagazine.com)
• Skin Care for Bad Girls
  A reformed tanner looks to a Dr. Sandy Skotnicki for sun and skin care help. By Karine Ewart, Fashion magazine. Read Article (pdf)

Bay Dermatology Centre offers a full range of cosmetic procedures. Referral from another doctor is not necessary to see a dermatologist at the centre for more information on one of our services. Patients can also request to meet with our Registered Nurse who runs the laser area of the clinic to discuss any of the various cosmetic procedures offered at the Bay Dermatolgoy Centre.