Category: General
Explore a variety of topics related to skin health, prevention, and treatment in the General category. This section includes useful information about skin care, sun protection, and general wellness tips to support your overall health and well-being.
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The Role of Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) in Skin Cancer Treatment
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a non-surgical, light-based treatment designed to target precancerous cells and certain superficial skin cancers. It is often considered by patients looking for a targeted option with minimal downtime that supports favourable cosmetic outcomes. Dr. Ben Wiese is a family physician (CCFP) with a focused practice in skin cancer. At our private Kelowna clinic, PDT is commonly utilized for conditions such as actinic keratosis and specific types…
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Understanding Mole Mapping: A General Practitioner’s Guide
Your skin changes gradually throughout your life. Freckles, birthmarks, and moles are all common features, and many remain stable over time. While most moles are harmless, some may change in ways that warrant assessment. Regular self-checks are helpful, and imaging technologies now offer additional ways to monitor the skin over time. Mole mapping is a non-invasive imaging method that uses high-resolution photography to document the skin and track changes between…