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Columbia dermatologist Larisa Geskin discusses the potential dangers of the anti-sunscreen movement and how to protect yourself against the sun's harsh UV rays.
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Pathologists Dan Green and Stephen Lagana explain their jobs, describe their training, and share the most fascinating cases of their careers.
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In the lab, Aimee Payne, Columbia’s new chair of dermatology, is transforming cells into living drugs for autoimmune diseases of the skin.
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Dry skin is common in winter. Take these steps to prevent or treat it.
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Latest News
- August 22, 2023
Aimee Payne, MD, PhD, has been named chair of the Department of Dermatology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and dermatologist-in-chief at NYP/CUIMC.
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- August 9, 2023
A Columbia allergist and immunologist explains bites and stings and how to make them stop itching.
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- July 27, 2023
Kids have thinner skin than adults and are more sensitive to sun, allergens, and infections.
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- July 21, 2023
Are you thinking about getting a tattoo? Braden Candela, MD, offers a few things to consider, such as risks and possible complications.
- February 7, 2023
We asked CUIMC faculty members to reflect on what Black History Month means to them.
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- January 31, 2023
Columbia bioengineers have designed a way to grow engineered skin in three-dimensional shapes, including a seamless “glove” of skin that could be slipped onto a severely burned hand.
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- August 9, 2022
Psoriasis is more complex than it might seem. It is a chronic, inflammatory disease that requires diligent management, and individuals with psoriasis experience higher rates of several comorbidities.
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- August 3, 2022
Columbia research led to the first systemic treatment specifically developed for severe alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss.
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- May 3, 2022
Dark skin does provide some protection against the sun’s ultraviolet rays, but it’s a myth that people with dark skin tones are immune to the harmful effects of UV radiation.
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- August 11, 2021
Columbia dermatologist Larisa Geskin, MD, explains who needs to use sunscreen, the difference between sunscreen and sunblock, and other questions about protecting the skin from the sun.
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