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Golbarg Araghi

Family Physician

Dr. Araghi has been practicing medicine for 17 years. She graduated from McGill University medical school in 2002 and completed her family medicine residency at the University of Toronto. She did a fellowship in low risk obstetrics shortly after graduating. She has been practicing since 2004 and has provided care for patients of all ages. She is a great addition to our team!

Jonathan Clayton

Family Physician

Dr. Clayton practices family medicine in urban and rural areas, emergency care, and hospital care in New Brunswick. He is also an expedition physician. Dr. Clayton holds a Bachelor of Science with distinction from the University of New Brunswick and a Doctor of Medicine from Memorial University, where he made the Dean's list.

Paul Cusack

Family Physician

Dr. Cusack has been practicing Family Medicine in Charlottetown for the past 15 years. He also works in a busy walk-in clinic two days a week and heads up to the Surgical Assist group at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown.

Michael Verbora

Family Physician

Dr. Verbora practices family medicine in Toronto and specializes in student health. He received his Bachelor of Science with Honours from the University of Windsor, his Masters of Business Administration from Odette School of Business, and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Western Ontario. Dr. Verbora completed specialty training at the Toronto Western Hospital while acting as the OCFP (Ontario College of Family Physicians) Chair of the Residents Committee.

Joe Fragapane

Family & ER Physician

Dr. Fragapane practices Emergency and Family medicine for the Cree Nation in the native territories of the James Bay Quebec. As a physician, he mainly focuses in emergency rural medicine and pediatrics. His practice is broad, encompassing complex medical as well as psycho-social issues, in the isolated regions of northern Quebec with difficult access to diagnostic testing and specialized services. He graduated from McGill Medical School in 2012 and from the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering in 2005.

Mazin Yousif

Family Physician

Dr. Yousif completed medical school in Baghdad, Iraq in 1998. He practiced until 2005 then moved to Canada where he has practiced in Newfoundland from 2007-2009 then Ontario from 2009 until now.

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Maple 101

Maple is a virtual care platform that connects you with doctors and other healthcare providers via text, audio, or video. After you log in to your Maple account, you can request an online consultation.

Consultations work similarly to in-person appointments — the doctor can complete an assessment by asking questions about your symptoms, going through your health history, and determining what treatment is right for you. If they think your condition is more serious, they may tell you to go to a clinic for an in-person examination.

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Our membership costs $79.99/month and covers virtual care for patients and their families, including the primary account holder's spouse and any dependents.

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  • Access to daily primary care provider visits: One daily visit with a primary care provider for each family member in their household.
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  • iCBT courses: Access to iCBT (internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy) self-assessment and courses.
  • Access to specialists in eligible provinces: Easy access to specialists on Maple within days, not months. No referral is needed.
  • Specialist referrals in eligible provinces: Ability to be referred to a physician specialist for in-person care, if needed.
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About Contact Dermatitis

Yes, you can. The healthcare practitioner will want to discuss the symptoms and signs of contact dermatitis that you’re experiencing and perform a physical exam. Making note of the observation will determine the severity of your symptoms.

The healthcare provider will also want to talk to you about any possible contact with triggers that could have instigated your contact dermatitis. If a diagnosis for contact dermatitis is not possible, you may be referred to a dermatologist, who specializes in identifying different types of skin conditions.

Yes, our physicians can prescribe contact dermatitis medications online during your consultation. Once you accept a prescription for contact dermatitis, you’ll have the option of picking it up from a pharmacy conveniently located to you or have it delivered right to your door at no additional cost.

Dermatitis is the general term used to describe skin irritation. Dermatitis can appear in a number of different forms, resulting from different causes.

Contact dermatitis is caused by direct contact with a substance that triggers contact dermatitis symptoms, or an allergic reaction to that substance.

While symptoms and signs of contact dermatitis are caused by direct exposure to reaction-causing substances, these signs can appear to look similar to other forms of dermatitis.

The most common symptoms and signs of contact dermatitis include:

  • Skin redness or a red-coloured rash
  • Cracked, scaly, dry skin
  • Itching (potentially severe)
  • Small red bumps or blisters, which may crust over or ooze when scratched
  • Burning or tenderness at the affected area
  • Swelling

Contact dermatitis can be caused by exposure or direct contact with irritants, allergens, and physical agents causing microtrauma and disruption to the skin barrier. Some people may have a reaction after a single exposure, while others may not develop a reaction until they’ve had multiple exposures. Occasionally, people develop tolerance to the irritants over time, resulting in less severe reactions.

The healthcare practitioner may be able to provide a diagnosis for contact dermatitis by evaluating the signs of contact dermatitis you’re experiencing. They’ll also want to discuss your medical history and known allergies, to help try to narrow down the trigger for your condition.

In many cases, the healthcare provider will want to perform a physical exam so that they can evaluate the pattern and severity of your contact dermatitis. This will help with determining appropriate contact dermatitis treatments. They may also refer you to a dermatologist, who specializes in identifying skin disorders.

Sometimes, the healthcare practitioner may suggest a patch test to check for new allergies that could be causing your contact dermatitis.

Once the healthcare team is able to provide a clear contact dermatitis diagnosis, they can suggest treatments based on the severity of your condition. This includes any prescription contact dermatitis medications that may be required as part of your treatment plan.

To avoid worsening contact dermatitis, avoid any known allergens or irritants that could cause your skin condition to flare up.

There are a number of over-the-counter topical creams and oral medications that are designed as minor contact dermatitis treatments. Your healthcare provider may suggest trying these treatments before suggesting prescription contact dermatitis medications.

You can also make lifestyle changes to help reduce your contact dermatitis symptoms, such as:

  • Avoid scratching
  • Applying cool, damp compresses
  • Soaking in cool water (using baking soda or oatmeal-based bath products)
  • Protecting your skin from exposure to irritants and/or allergens

If these contact dermatitis treatments aren’t helping improve your conditions or in the event your symptoms are severe, the doctor may suggest prescription contact dermatitis medications. This could include corticosteroid creams or ointments, as well as oral medications to help manage your symptoms.

If you’re showing signs of contact dermatitis, it’s a good idea to talk to a healthcare practitioner. Contact dermatitis could be an indication of new allergies you may not have known or irritants to avoid .

A healthcare practitioner from Maple can help provide a clear contact dermatitis diagnosis, so you can take steps to reduce flare ups in the future. They can also suggest any medications that you may need to reduce your symptoms.

Unfortunately, ignoring contact dermatitis symptoms will not help because this condition won’t subside over time. Book a call with Maple today and let us help you take control of your condition.

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