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Dermatology
by UCTV
UCTV presents expert insights into the diagnosis and treatment of skin and skin disorders.
Episodes
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Stem Cells as Architects of Their Niches and Their Mechanical Forces
Dr. Elaine Fuchs is an American cell biologist, famous for her work on the biology and molecular mechanisms of mammalian skin and skin diseases, who helped lead the modernization of dermatology. Fuchs pioneered reverse genetics approaches, which assess protein function first and then assess its...
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How Climate Change Affects Your Skin
Our climate is changing and the world is warming. Our health and well-being will be impacted. What does this have to do with skin? As out first line of defense we rely on our skin to be a barrier and protector. Dr. Mary Williams, Clinical Professor of Dermatology at UCSF, looks at the effects of...
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Comforatable in My Skin: Dermatological Issues in Down Syndrome
Noemi Alice Spinazzi, MD, FAAP, UCSF School of Medicine. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34669]
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Dermatology and Developmental Disabilities
Renee Howard, MD, Dermatology, UCSF Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34670]
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Skin Lesions and Cancers: When is a Spot More than a Spot?
Skin cancers -- including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma -- often start as changes to your skin. Dr. Lindsay Fox discusses the warning signs to look for. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34160]
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Smart Bandage Detects Invisible Wounds
"We set out to create a type of bandage that could detect bedsores as they are forming, before the damage reaches the surface of the skin," said Michel Maharbiz, UC Berkeley associate professor of electrical engineering and computer sciences and head of the smart bandage project. Thanks to…
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Cost/Benefit of Optimal Health with Sunshine Vitamin D
William B. Grant, PhD, Sunlight, Nutrition, and Health Research Center, looks at the costs and benefits of increasing vitamin D-related behavior. Identify the cost reductions of increased vitamin D as it compares to the cost of skin cancers. Series: "Vitamin D for Public Health - Integrating...
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Vitamin D and Sunlight for Cancer Prevention
Cedric F. Garland, Dr PH FACE, UCSD School of Medicine, identifies cancers that have lower incidence at the equator and discusses the characteristics of the human photoprotective response. Series: "Vitamin D for Public Health - Integrating Sunshine, Supplements and Measurement for Optimal Health...
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Vitamin D Sunshine Optimal Health: Putting it all Together
Robert P. Heaney, MD, Creighton University explores why vitamin D is important, how it works, how we get it and how much we need. Series: "Vitamin D for Public Health - Integrating Sunshine, Supplements and Measurement for Optimal Health 2014" [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical…
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Why the Sun is Necessary for Optimal Health
Alexander Wunsch, MD, Wismar University of Applied Sciences, Germany gives a historical perspective on sunlight exposure and explains how both the public’s and medical community’s perspective has changed over time. Series: "Vitamin D for Public Health - Integrating Sunshine, Supplements and...
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Sunlight and Your Health: An EnLIGHTening Perspective
Michael F. Holick, PhD MD, Boston University Medical Center gives an energetic talk on the positive impacts of sunlight on your health. How can we balance current thinking on the negative effects of sun exposure with new research on its benefits? How does sunlight help in the production of…
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Dermatologic Detectives
Dr. Erin Mathes is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at UCSF. Her areas of interest include complex medical dermatology, inpatient pediatric dermatology, pediatric laser surgery and procedures, infantile hemangiomas and vascular anomalies and disorders of cornification. Series:...
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Skin Cancer Treatment and Prevention - Research on Aging
Medical oncologist Gregory A. Daniels, MD,PhD discusses the increasing impact of melanoma as well as current treatment strategies for patients with metastatic disease. Learn about new therapy approaches for melanoma and understand its possible causes and prevention methods. Series: "Stein…
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Melanoma and Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Erin Huiras Amerson, MD reviews the causes of melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer and reveals how dermatologists diagnose and treat these diseases. Dr. Amerson discusses new advances in melanoma treatment as well as the current controversies over the use of sunscreen. Series: "Osher WISE:...
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We Are Itching to Tell You About Pruritus
Pruritus simply means itching. Dr. Timothy G. Berger, UCSF Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Dr. Martin Steinhoff, UCSF Professor of Dermatology and Surgery, explore the sensation that induces the desire to itch and possible remedies. From mild to disabling pruritus can be associated with a...
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Science and Dermatology: More than Skin Deep?
The skin is the largest organ of our body and plays a crucial role in protecting the host. While skin appears to be a mere covering of our body, it is best thought of as an immune organ and the first line of defense. Dr. Jenny Kim discusses skin immunity and the sophisticated protective…
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UCTV presents expert insights into the diagnosis and treatment of skin and skin disorders.
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