Department of Dermatology

Advancing Dermatological Science and Training the Future

Study, train and treat patients at the forefront of dermatology science and research. Learn to lead, in a nationally-recognized program where scientific discoveries become life-changing therapies.

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100+ Years of Translational Excellence

For more than a century, the U-M Medical School's Department of Dermatology has been a national leader in dermatological patient care, education, and research. We provide outstanding, patient-centered care for disorders affecting the skin, hair and nails. The foundation of those treatments is our dedicated physicians and scientists, translating scientific breakthroughs into new therapies at the forefront of dermatology research.

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ABOUT US

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PEOPLE

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EDUCATION

Our program is advancing the field through focused training programs for medical students, residents, physicians, and biomedical scholars.

PATIENT CARE

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RESEARCH

With programs in clinical, translation and basic science research, we are a renowned institution for dermatological research and clinical investigation.

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Opportunities for Excellence

Explore our current opportunities for teaching medical students, training residents, performing groundbreaking research, caring for patients and supporting this major regional referral center.

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    Turning Back the Clock on Photoaging Skin

    A new study examines dermal injections and their impact on skin aging

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    Supporting the Department of Dermatology means funding our work to improve the lives of people suffering from skin disorders. From research to treatments, every dollar has a direct impact on the real people that depend on us.

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    FEATURED NEWS & STORIES

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    Researchers identify a potential “Achilles heel” of psoriasis

    Psoriasis study reveals how IL-23 therapies drive long-lasting disease control and points towards strategies to prevent relapse.
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    Dermatology resident’s China rotation highlights value of global training

    Leaders in Dermatology at Michigan Medicine are expanding a program that enables select residents to pursue a clinical experience abroad during the final year of training, with one resident having visited China late last year and three more expected to train abroad in the coming months.
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    Michigan Medicine at UM-Dearborn Day offers specialty exploration for undergraduate students

    Michigan Medicine Day at UM-Dearborn took place March 21 with more than 70 students in attendance. This year, Michigan Medicine volunteers from the Departments of Dermatology, Family Medicine and Anesthesiology visited campus to connect with undergraduates on pre-health tracks and offer a closer look at different clinical paths.
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    Researchers discover what may be the root cause of preeclampsia, and how to fix it

    After years of research, a large team of multidisciplinary scientists from Michigan Medicine has identified a key molecular driver of preeclampsia, and demonstrated a potential way to counteract it in both mouse models and human placental tissue.
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    New mouse model for liposarcoma can help uncover new therapies

    There has been little progress in understanding and treating liposarcoma due to its rarity and lack of research resources. In a new study, University of Michigan researchers have developed a novel mouse model that mirrors the disease in humans.
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    Dermatology Faculty Support Global Health in Rwanda

    Michigan Medicine dermatology faculty taught students and provided care in Rwanda, advancing global health through outreach and education.