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2022
Date
Description
JUNE 6
Melanoma researcher covers all the bases
2020
Date
Description
NOV 11
Consensus Statement for the Management and Treatment of Port-Wine Birthmarks in Sturge-Weber Syndrome
OCT 28
ORR Community Service Award Winner - Aditi Sharma - Presents Her COVID-19
OCT 24
Kristen M. Kelly, MD, appointed chair of UCI Department of Dermatology
OCT 13
N95 masks may lead to greater adverse skin reactions
OCT 9
Combining Deep Learning With Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging to Determine Scalp Hair and Follicle Counts
MAY 18
Dermatologist turns sterilized wraps into face masks with high filter efficiency
APR 29
UC Irvine physicians and local fabric cutting business team up to produce new type of mask
2019
Date
Description
APR 22
UCI to establish skin biology, diseases resource center with $4 million NIH award
FEB 8
UCI-Led Study Reveals How Blood Cells Help Wounds Heal Scar-Free
2018
Date
Description
JUN 19
Vitiligo: Help for a disfiguring skin disorder
MAY 08
UC Irvine Health melanoma survivor Cindi Raissen Opdyke stays on top of her skin checks with the help of UC Irvine dermatologist Dr. Janellen Smith.
JAN 29
Home red-light lasers, microneedling and dermaplaning tools have generally proven safe for use, says UC Irvine Health dermatologist Dr. Natasha Mesinkovska.
2017
Date
Description
DEC
Dermatologist Dr. Natasha Mesinkovska is studying the use of betamethasone dipropionate spray to treat adolescents with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
OCT 31
Can you contract herpes from trying a lipstick sample? Yes, but it's highly unlikely, says UC Irvine dermatologist Dr. Janellen Smith.
JUN 20
UC Irvine Health recognizes National Vitiligo Day (June 25) to raise awareness, offers support group.
MAR 17
Keratosis pilaris, those little red bumps on the arms are annoying, but they can be managed, UC Irvine dermatologist Dr. Janellen Smith tells the Huffington Post.
MAR 07
UC Irvine researchers led by Dr. Anand K. Ganesan have identified a key mutation that allows melanoma tumor cells to hide from the body's immune system.
2016
Date
Description
AUG 17
Sunscreens play a major role in protecting people from the ravages of skin cancer, says UC Irvine Health dermatologist Janellen Smith.
JUL 5
Dr. Janellen Smith discusses 'natural sunscreen' in a recent Huffington Post article.
JUN
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JUN
With support from the UC Irvine Department of Dermatology, the Vitiligo Working Group has created a video to raise awareness about the autoimmune skin disease.
MAY 02
Dr. Janellen Smith, professor of dermatology, discusses the dangers of tanning beds for Melanoma Awareness Month.
APR 01
Dr. Kristen Kelly, vice chair and residency program director, officially introduced as President of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery.
2015
Date
Description
FEB 17
Dr. Christopher Zachary discusses non-surgical methods to improve facial appearance, including procedures to get rid of a doublechin.
JUN 29
UC Irvine Health dermatologist, Dr. Janellen Smith, shares the five things you need to know about sunscreen with 89.3 KPCC.
MAR 28
"Triggers, Treatments and You": A free event to learn about what causes psoriasis flares from UC Irvine Health dermatologist Dr. Jennifer Soung.
2014
Date
Description
AUG 07
Simplify your beauty routine and eat a Mediterranean diet to best protect your skin, say UC Irvine Health dermatologists Kristen Kelly and Janellen Smith.
MAY 23
Proper use of sunscreen can help prevent skin cancer.
MAY 16
Is my mole suspicious? When should I be concerned? Dr. Janellen Smith looks to the ABCDE rule when assessing moles.
MAY 13
Minimize skin cancer risk in sunny Southern California.
MAY 13
Dr. Janellen Smith discusses different types of skin cancer for Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month.
MAY 08
UC Irvine professor Kristen Kelly, MD, receives grant from Sturge-Weber Foundation.
APR 08
Dr. Anand Ganesan discusses recent link between mercury poisoning and skin-lightening face cream.
2013
Date
Description
DEC 30
UC Irvine dermatologist Dr. Janellen Smith recommends a regimen for protecting skin from dryness and chapping during winter weather.
APR 10
Hack n’ Smack Celebrity Golf Tournament founder Kevin E. West, dermatologist Kathryn Serowka and actor Jeremy Ratchford tell viewers about the event on KCAL9.
2012
Date
Description
OCT 16
Dr. Christopher Zachary demonstrates laser tattoo removal on 20/20.
SEPT 17
UC Irvine dermatologist Dr. Anand Ganesan and colleagues find cause of chemotherapy resistance in melanoma.
AUG 01
UC Irvine's Dermatology Center moved Aug. 1 to Gottschalk Medical Plaza on the university campus.
JUL 27
Use sunblock of at least 15 SPF to guard against the sun's harmful rays, even when it's overcast, says UC Irvine dermatologist Dr. Anand K. Ganesan.
JUN 07
A new therapeutic device called Traser may surpass aesthetic laser devices now used for skin treatments, says UC Irvine dermatologist Dr. Christopher Zachary.
FEB 02
New generation lasers are so gentle they are being developed for home use, says UC Irvine dermatologist Dr. Christopher Zachary.
JAN 05
Dr. Arisa Ortiz receives American Society for Dermatologic Surgery's Cutting Edge Research Grant.
DEC 30
Dr. Arisa Ortiz receives multiple awards : 2011 ASDS Preceptorship Award, Women's Dermatologic Society Mentorship Award
2011
Date
Description
NOV 14
Tattoo here today gone tomorrow -- "Tattoo Remorse Spawns New Business"
NOV 07
CMS to cut MD reimbursement by 27% Jan 2012
OCT 10
California SB746 out laws Tanning Bed usage for under 18
SEPT 29
UC generates $46.3 billion in annual economic activity in California
SEPT 12
You must keep a lookout for Melanoma. How to examine your Skin: The ABCDEs
AUG 30
Prom Tanning in the '90s Behind Current Spike in Melanoma
JUL 07
FDA announces new requirements for over-the-counter sunscreen products marketed in the U.S.; changes will go into effect summer, 2012.
JUN 06
Yervoy combined with chemotherapy improves survival for patients with advanced melanoma.
JUN 05
Two new drug therapies targeting advanced melanoma are unveiled at American Society of Clinical Oncology
MAY
Dr. Sergei Grando receives "Doctor of the year award by the International Pemphigus and Pemphigoid Foundation
MAY
Dr. Kristen Kelly receives distinguished faculty mentor-mentee award from UC Irvine's Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS)
MAY 27
Dont FRY DAY: Friday before Memorial Day weekend.
MAY 08
Melanoma Awareness Month: Dear 16-year-old Me--We encourage you to watch this short You Tube video by David Cornfield Melanoma Fund
APR 08
Elf-ear surgery may be "close to malpractice," says Dr. Christopher Zachary, UC Irvine dermatology chair, about the odd new trend.
APR 05
UC Irvine dermatologist Dr. Janellen Smith to be honored at an April 18 golf tournament that will benefit the university’s work on a cure for melanoma.
MAR 29
UC Irvine melanoma specialist Dr. Janellen Smith says the newly FDA-approved drug Yervoy pushes the body's immune system to attack skin tumors.
MAR 23
Puncturing the skin to deliver hormones and other chemicals should be regulated by the FDA, says Dr. Christopher Zachary, chair of UC Irvine's Department of Dermatology.
MAR 22
The profusion of skin-rejuvenating treatments and procedures is confusing to the lay public, says Dr. Christopher Zachary, chair of UC Irvine's Department of Dermatology.
2010
Date
Description
NOV 08
Create a calm environment for a child facing dermatologic surgery, UC Irvine pediatric dermatologist Dr. Brandie Metz recommended in a seminar sponsored by the Skin Disease Education Foundation.
OCT 08
Expect to see burn patients regenerating new skin and remote control cosmetic procedures in the next decade, predicts Dr. Christopher Zachary, UC Irvine's chair of Dermatology.
JUL 06
Dr. Christopher Zachary: Eyebrow transplantation may alleviate embarrassment and social stigmatization for patients who have suffered trauma or burns.
JUN 10
The American Acne & Rosacea Society (AARS) : June “National Acne Awareness Month.”
MAY 19
Dr. Kristen Kelly: Improvement sought in laser treatment of Port Wine Stains (PWS)
MAY 18
Dr. Brandie Metz: Treatments Minimize Infantile Hemangiomas
MAY 14
Dr. Margaret Mann: Curing venous disease lies in looking beyond visible and treating root of the problem
MAY 13
Dr. Brandie Metz: Speaks at Cosmetic Dermatology Seminar 2010
APR 07
Dr. Christopher Zachary: Sun's Harmful Effects on Skin - UC Irvine
APR 01
Dr. Janellen Smith: Saving your skin: New pigmented lesion program monitors people at high risk of dermatological cancer.
2009
Date
Description
DEC 17
Dr. Christopher Zachary: Cryolipolysis as delivered by ZELTIQ
JUL 25
How to get rid of brown spots on the skin.
JUL
Dr. Margaret Mann: Laser's role limited in spider vein treatment.
JUL 24
Helen Mirren, wrinkly role model?
JUL 22
Dermatology expert Dr. Christopher Zachary discusses popular skin-care topics, including eye-lash lengthener, Latisse, on the OC Register’s chat “In Your Face.” View transcript.
JUN 01
Dr. Anand Ganesan: Classifying Patients with Melasma, Vitiligo Keys Successful Treatment.
APR 29
Dark eye circles can be treated with lasers for excess and hyaluronic acid fillers, UC Irvine’s Dr. Christopher Zachary tells the OC Register’s chat “In Your Face.” View transcript.
APR 01
Dr. Christopher Zachary receives ASLMS 2009 Leon Goldman Award