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April 9, 2019

How to Tell if Your 'Acne' Might Actually Be Rosacea

Or both!

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April 2, 2019

How to Care for Your Angry Skin After an Allergic Reaction on Your Face

Let the healing begin.

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March 26, 2019

Here’s How to Build Your Tolerance to Irritating Skin-Care Products

And when to just let it go.

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March 18, 2019

Check it out! Free Skin Cancer Screening

February 7, 2019

Dermatology is Making A Difference at Michigan Medicine!

We're grateful to our remarkable physicians and staff, who do their best to make a difference in the lives of others.

The "Making A Difference" program offers patients, visitors and co-workers a wonderful way to acknowledge a Michigan Medicine employee, team, or department for providing exceptional service and care. Nominations may be

October 31, 2018

First TIIPs grant to support immunology research

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.

October 23, 2018

Genetic Prediction Model Helps Identify Arthritis Risk in Psoriasis Patients

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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July 25, 2018

Skin’s Immune ‘Alarm’ May Explain Light-Induced Rashes in Lupus Patients

U-M researchers are studying an overabundant signaling protein tied to UV light sensitivity in patients with lupus.

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May 31, 2018

Clearing Up Myths About Skin Cancer in People of Color

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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March 19, 2018

How Dermatologists Treat Acne: 5 Options Explained

A Michigan Medicine specialist details some common ways to combat severe acne — and the risks of each method.

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February 1, 2018

Why Basal Cell Tumors Return When Drug Treatment Stops

Researchers uncover a mechanism that explains why a Hedgehog inhibitor kills skin cancer, but not completely.

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January 31, 2018

Acne Scar Treatment Helps Transform Teen’s Look, Confidence

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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November 15, 2017

A Mission to Solve the Mystery of Stretch Marks

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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July 28, 2017

Don’t Get Burned by These 8 Sunscreen Mistakes

Sunscreen is a key preventive tool — but only when used properly. A Michigan Medicine dermatologist offers tips for optimal coverage.

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May 24, 2017

Largest Psoriasis Meta-Analysis to Date Yields New Genetic Clues

The identification of 16 additional genetic markers will help researchers get closer to understanding how — and why — psoriasis develops.

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May 3, 2017

Toddler’s Port Wine Stains Inspire ‘Purple Polka Dot’ Procession, Pride

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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