A Michigan Medicine dermatologist shares everything to know about heat rash symptoms, prevention, treatment and how to discern it from other skin conditions in disguise.
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On May 1st, U-M Dermatology welcomed Drs. Ji Won (Jiji) Ahn and Tom Raisanen as chief residents for the Dermatology Residency Program for the 2019-2020 academic year.
On May 18, 2019, physicians and staff from the Department of Dermatology provided free skin cancer screenings to 118 people. Kudos to all who participated in this annual community service event, held in conjunction with May as Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention month.
Researchers cause a lupus-like disease in mice by amplifying the amount of a single “master regulator” factor — suggesting both a root cause for known differences between the sexes and a target for new treatments.
Protecting yourself from UV rays still matters most of all. But your genes can also have an impact.
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Let the healing begin.
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And when to just let it go.
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A team of U-M researchers is launching a new study to better understand autoimmune skin diseases and why some people respond better than others to treatment. In the process, they aim to derive new knowledge about the immune response that could lead to more targeted, personalized therapies for a wider array of disorders.
Treatment planning for a painful and potentially disabling condition could be made easier with a new model for assessing genetic risk in people with psoriasis.
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U-M researchers are studying an overabundant signaling protein tied to UV light sensitivity in patients with lupus.
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Darker skin isn’t a reliable shield from potentially deadly skin cancer. Learn why everyone should protect themselves and get regular skin cancer screenings.
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A Michigan Medicine specialist details some common ways to combat severe acne — and the risks of each method.
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Researchers uncover a mechanism that explains why a Hedgehog inhibitor kills skin cancer, but not completely.
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After being told skin damage from her severe acne couldn’t be reversed, a young woman sought answers — and found results — at Michigan Medicine.
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The skin condition that gets little attention from the scientific community continues to be a focus for a Michigan Medicine researcher and dermatologist.
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Sunscreen is a key preventive tool — but only when used properly. A Michigan Medicine dermatologist offers tips for optimal coverage.
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The identification of 16 additional genetic markers will help researchers get closer to understanding how — and why — psoriasis develops.
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