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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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An unpreventable birthmark, many port wine stains can be managed with laser treatment. How one family is doing so — and educating others in the process.
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New research identifies an inflammatory pathway in women that could help explain why they develop autoimmune diseases at a much higher rate than men.
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It’s easy to lose track of time when you’re having fun outside. If you find yourself with a sunburn, there are simple ways to relieve the pain.
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Everyone has them, but not all moles are the same. How to examine yours properly — and when it’s time to see a doctor.
Aging skin is less able to bounce back from wear and tear and wounds than younger skin. A new study identifies why.
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Through an on-camera procedure to remove a cancerous spot, Lansing broadcaster Jim Geyer encouraged viewers to watch for signs of skin cancer.
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Those creams and natural remedies touted to erase stretch marks aren’t effective. The solution, one U-M researcher says, might lie beneath the surface.
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