Canadian Dermatology Association

Canadian Dermatology Association The Canadian Dermatology Association, founded in 1925, represents Canadian certified dermatologists.

05/22/2026

Do active skincare products and self-tanners affect how your skin responds to the sun? ☀️

CDA Member and certified dermatologist Dr. Michelle Pratt answers burning questions from .lydia about exfoliating acids, active skincare, and self-tanning products, while explaining how to keep your skin protected and glowing safely this summer.

The math doesn't add up: Canada needs more dermatologists.Right now, we have just over 800 certified dermatologists serv...
05/22/2026

The math doesn't add up: Canada needs more dermatologists.

Right now, we have just over 800 certified dermatologists serving a population of 41+ million. That is a ratio of only 1.9 per 100,000 people - far below other leading countries.

View the CDA’s advocacy resources to learn more about the dermatologist shortage in Canada and the evidence-based solutions needed to strengthen access to care.

Learn more here: https://dermatology.ca/dermatologists/member-benefits/advocacy/

05/21/2026

☀️ For Sun Awareness Month, we’re exploring how Gen Z Canadians think about tanning and sun protection today.

Here’s what Olivia had to say.

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The demand for dermatologic care continues to grow. CDA President and certified dermatologist Dr. Mark Kirchhof joined ...
05/20/2026

The demand for dermatologic care continues to grow.

CDA President and certified dermatologist Dr. Mark Kirchhof joined the Ottawa Citizen to discuss Canada’s dermatologist shortage, the challenges patients are facing, and ongoing efforts to help improve access to care.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4eYYICE

Appearance can strongly influence tanning behaviours. ☀️ Among Gen Z Canadians who intentionally tan, 45% say it makes t...
05/19/2026

Appearance can strongly influence tanning behaviours. ☀️

Among Gen Z Canadians who intentionally tan, 45% say it makes them feel more confident, and 37% say they believe they look better in photos.

A tan might look good in the moment, but skin damage can last long after the glow fades. Healthy skin is always in style.

Protect your skin today, and your future self will thank you.

Source: Ipsos survey conducted on behalf of the Canadian Dermatology Association, April 2–7, 2026 (n=1,000).

When it comes to your skin, time is important. ⏳Delayed diagnosis for skin cancer can lead to lower survival rates - yet...
05/18/2026

When it comes to your skin, time is important. ⏳

Delayed diagnosis for skin cancer can lead to lower survival rates - yet with only 800 certified dermatologists for 41+ million people, thousands are left waiting.

But the cost of waiting goes far beyond statistics.

A delayed diagnosis takes a heavy physical and emotional toll on patients and their families. It often means more complex and invasive treatments, longer recovery times, and the prolonged anxiety of navigating the health care system.

✍️Sign the petition to help us support better access to dermatologic care in Canada: https://bit.ly/3UvF85s

05/15/2026

As someone who tends to burn even while wearing sunscreen, are there any tips or tricks to looking more tan in the summer? ☀️

CDA Member and certified dermatologist Dr. Irina Oroz answers a question submitted by and shares safer alternatives to achieve a summer glow, including self-tanner drops and tinted sunscreens.

05/14/2026

☀️ As part of Sun Awareness Month, we asked Gen Z Canadians to face the facts about tanning, sunscreen, and sun protection.

Here’s what Elizabeth had to say.



Are you choosing bronzed skin over sun protection? ☀️ Certified dermatologist and Chair of the CDA Sun Awareness Working...
05/13/2026

Are you choosing bronzed skin over sun protection? ☀️

Certified dermatologist and Chair of the CDA Sun Awareness Working Group Dr. Sunil Kalia joined CTV Winnipeg to discuss the risks of tanning and new CDA data showing that many young Canadians continue to intentionally tan despite knowing the risks associated with UV damage and skin cancer.

Watch the full segment here: https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/video/2026/05/13/the-risks-of-tanning/

Dermatology is about more than skin health - it’s about confidence, mental health, and quality of life. Whether it's Pso...
05/13/2026

Dermatology is about more than skin health - it’s about confidence, mental health, and quality of life. Whether it's Psoriasis, Alopecia, or Skin Cancer, every Canadian deserves timely access to an expert who listens.

Yet, our health care system is experiencing a critical shortage of specialists. With just over 800 certified dermatologists to serve a population of 41+ million, patients face significant barriers to timely care.

Without immediate action, delays in access to dermatological care will continue to grow, geographic inequities will deepen, and patient health outcomes will worsen. Early detection is our best defence, here’s how you can take action and protect your health.

Sign the petition here: https://bit.ly/3UvF85s to help us support better access to dermatologic care in Canada.

New CDA data found that 68% of Gen Z Canadians say intentional tanning is common among their peers. That number rises to...
05/12/2026

New CDA data found that 68% of Gen Z Canadians say intentional tanning is common among their peers. That number rises to 87% among those who tan themselves.

Tanning might seem normal, but there’s no such thing as a safe tan. Protect your skin today and your future self will thank you.

Source: Ipsos survey conducted on behalf of the Canadian Dermatology Association, April 2–7, 2026 (n=1,000).

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