Dermatology

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 vitamin D? Join Dr. Holick as he explains how sunlight reaches us, how it is absorbed by the skin and much more. Series: "Vitamin D for Public Health - Integrating Sunshine, Supplements and Measurement for Optimal Health 2014" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29075]

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: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 27895]

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 Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24552]

Professor of Clinical Dermatology at UCSF, Timothy Berger, MD examines the many challenges a cyclist’s skin can face while out riding, including saddle sores and skin cancer. Please note: This program contains graphic medical imagery. Viewer discretion is advised. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 25321]

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: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 23811]

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 number of disorders, including dry skin, skin disease, pregnancy, and rarely, cancer. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 23810]

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 mechanisms that keep us healthy. She also discusses what happens when the same mechanism goes awry and leads to inflammation, injury and a disease state. Series: "UCLA Science Faculty Research Colloquium" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 21299]