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Bacne, the colloquial term for back acne, is a common and stubborn condition that has been shown to have a significant impact on daily activities and emotional well-being.

The MHS-Med Ed program graduates and Medical Education Fellows were honored on Medical Education Day at Yale.

Patients who suffer from the severe skin disorder autoimmune blistering disease (AIBD) are much more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, according to a new study led by Yale researchers Marney White, PhD, MS, professor of public health and psychiatry, and Mary Tomayko, MD, PhD, associate professor of dermatology and of pathology.

In a conversation, Yale School of Medicine's Fotios Koumpouras, MD, and Sarika Ramachandran, MD, discuss the goals of the combined rheumatology/dermatology clinic, including increasing awareness about lupus and other complex and sometimes hidden diseases, addressing barriers to clinical trial participation, and forging connections with people in the local community.

In this segment of health headlines, how to tell if a spot on your skin is concerning, the difference between melanoma and other skin cancers, and the best methods for preventing skin cancer. Jonathan Leventhal, MD, the director of the onco-dermatology program at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven, joined Ann Nyberg on News 8 at Noon.

“The most important thing is to speak with your doctor to review the type and stage of melanoma, as the vast majority of melanomas which are low stage are easily treated with surgery and cured,” says Jonathan Leventhal, M.D., director of the onco-dermatology program at Smilow Cancer Hospital and member of Yale Cancer Center in New Haven, CT. More aggressive melanoma may require additional treatment, he adds.

The Smilow Cancer Hospital identified noted at least five firefighters had biopsies and were referred to dermatologists for additional diagnosis.

When Richard Edelson started his career, cancer research and immunology were still in their relative infancies, and the two domains were not seen as being closely related.

Five clinical faculty members have been honored with awards recognizing their exceptional patient care, teaching and mentoring, and contributions to Yale School of Medicine.