News|Articles|January 12, 2010

To Minimize SkinConcerns-Magnify!

Having a magnifying mirror availablein each examination roommakes it easier for both patients andphysicians to identify facial lesions.

Having a magnifying mirror available in each examination room makes it easier for both patients and physicians to identify facial lesions. Readily available magnifying mirrors can also obviate treatment of the wrong lesion.

-- Benjamin Barankin, MD
Toronto

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