Dermatologist, St. Michael’s Hospital, Canada

Areas of expertise

Dermatology
Allergy medicine
Family medicine
Beauty habits

“I really admire what Flo is doing to improve lives with free educational content that is medically sound. It’s a great pleasure to work with an organization of young, passionate individuals who hold my ideals of education and high scientific rigor.”

— Dr. Sandy Skotnicki

Areas of expertise

Dermatology
Allergy medicine
Family medicine
Beauty habits

— Dr. Sandy Skotnicki

Career

University of Toronto – Assistant professor of dermatology, since 1997
St. Michael’s Hospital – Dermatologist, since 2000
Bay Dermatology Centre – Founding director, since 2006
Triage – Medical advisor, since 2016
Hims & Hers – Medical advisor, since 2019
Former member of the Flo expert board

Education

University of Ottawa – Residency in dermatology, chief resident in final year, 1993–1997
University of Toronto – Medical degree, graduated with highest honors, 1993
Bachelor of Science in microbiology and immunology, 1989

Awards and achievements

Several publications in peer-reviewed medical journals
Regularly contributes to medical journals and provides commentary on skin allergies to media outlets such as Flare, Glow, Elle Canada, Toronto Life Fashion, Zomer, Chatelaine, Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, and CBC Radio

Academic memberships

Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology
Member of the Canadian Medical Association, Canadian Dermatology Association, American Dermatology Association, and American Contact Dermatitis Society
Past board member of the Canadian Dermatology Association

Appearances and publications in other media

Penguin Canada,

15 May 2018

Beyond Soap: The Real Truth about What You Are Doing to Your Skin and How to Fix It for a Beautiful, Healthy Glow

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, vol. 18, no. 12, pp. 221–25.,

01 Dec 2019

Clinical Insights about the Role of pH in Acne

Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 23–31.,

01 Jan 2012

Pathway to Dry Skin Prevention and Treatment

Advances in Skin and Wound Care, vol. 25, no. 8, pp. 371–80.,

01 Aug 2012

Diagnosis and Treatment of Hand Dermatitis