Yale Dermatology

Announcing the launch of our Spring 2026 Annual Report! Head to our website and download the complete, inaugural report to catch up on the latest updates in clinical care, research, education, and so much more from Yale Dermatology! @YaleMed medicine.yale.edu/dermatology/ne…

Professor of Dermatology and Pathology Christine Ko, MD, has been named president of the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) Board of Directors! In this role, Ko will help lead ABD's efforts to enhance its certification procedures and standards, as well as its overall strategy.

Dr. Michael Girardi @yalederm explains how to stay safe in the sun this summer — and why the first new #sunscreen ingredient approved by US regulators in more than 25 years might offer a valuable option. news.yale.edu/2026/06/29/saf… @YaleCancer @YaleMed @YNHH

Advanced techniques help to remove #SkinCancer more effectively – and less invasively – than ever. In #MohsSurgery, one layer of skin is removed and examined at a time while the patient waits, ensuring that every part of the tumor is removed. youtube.com/watch?v=dZZTBf…

Dr. Kathleen Suozzi @suozziskindoc shares important tips for protecting your skin outdoors — even on cloudy days, and why it’s important to protect areas you may not be thinking about. ➡️wtnh.com/news/health/wh… @YaleCancer @yalederm #skincancerawarenessmonth

#Melanomas are the deadliest form of #SkinCancer, but all types of skin cancer are on the rise. Check your skin for new growths at least once a month and contact your doctor about anything that changes in color or size. yalemedicine.org/conditions/ski… #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth

On #MelanomaMonday, it’s time to think about your skin! Join us this Thursday from 4-6pm at @SmilowCancer at Trumbull’s Park Avenue Medical Center for a free #skincancer screening. It only takes a few minutes and it could save your life. ➡️Call 888-357-2396 to schedule an appointment! @YaleCancer @yalederm

🩺 Stay on top of your health! Join us for FREE #SkinCancer Screenings on Thursday, May 7 from 4–6 pm at Park Avenue Medical Center in Trumbull. Early detection saves lives—don’t miss this opportunity. 📞 888-357-2396 to schedule your appointment today! @YaleCancer @yalederm @YNHH

The American Society of Dermatopathology has recognized @ChristineJKoMD with the Walter R. Nickel Award in honor of her exceptional achievements in teaching dermatopathology!

Reminder➡️Join us online Thursday night at 6:30pm for "Smilow Shares: Nomograms and Gene Expression Profiles for Cutaneous Malignancies" featuring six of our experts! ✔️RSVP: bit.ly/4kWkYhj @SmilowCancer @AartiBhatiaMD @KellyOlinoMD @suozziskindoc @TranMDPhD @yalederm

Our next #CME webinar '#SmilowShares: Nomograms and Gene Expression Profiles for Cutaneous Malignancies' features 6 of our experts sharing knowledge and insights into #nomograms and gene expression profile tests. 🗓️Thursday, April 9 ⌚️6:30pm ➡️RSVP: bit.ly/4kWkYhj @SmilowCancer @AartiBhatiaMD @KellyOlinoMD @suozziskindoc @TranMDPhD @yalederm

Associate Professor of Dermatology Sara Perkins, MD, and other experts report a correlation between common GLP-1 medications and hair loss. Learn more about why this side effect may occur and how you can take action. allure.com/story/glp-1-ha…

#MohsSurgery is a technique for treating certain types of skin #cancer where thin layers of tissue are removed and examined one at a time until no cancer cells remain. “Mohs surgery allows us to be as precise as possible,” Sean Christensen, MD says. youtube.com/watch?v=dZZTBf…

This week's Staff Spotlight features Associate Director of Clinical Operations Ilsa Otero. She is committed to optimizing operations within our clinical practices, thereby facilitating the work of providers and staff and enhancing access to care. medicine.yale.edu/dermatology/ne…

Associate Professor of Dermatology Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD, offers a guide to preserving skin health during the frigid winter months, including supplementing with vitamin D, applying sunscreen, and considering a new treatment for chronic hand eczema. wtnh.com/news/health/ho…

Cold, dry winter weather can be tough on skin, especially for those with eczema. Here are some tips to help soothe those dry, itchy patches: yalemedicine.org/news/kids-ecze… #WinterSkinCare #eczema #DrySkin #Winter #SkinCare #dermatology

The 2025 Yale Faculty Innovation Awards honor academic founders whose startups—rooted in Yale research—are advancing breakthroughs in health, sustainability, and engineering. Meet the awardees: ventures.yale.edu/news/lab-launc…

There’s no need to “fix” young, healthy skin—but many kids want elaborate routines and products that could do more harm than good. Read more here: yalemedicine.org/news/when-kids… #skincare @yalederm

In the latest Staff Spotlight, meet Data Control Assistant Daelyn Yasgar, who supports the diagnostic work and research of the Dermatopathology Division and is motivated to help her team make a difference. medicine.yale.edu/dermatology/ne…

A new #vaccine developed by YSM researchers at Yale Cancer Center could be an effective tool for treating merkel cell #carcinoma, a rare and aggressive #SkinCancer. Learn more: medicine.yale.edu/news-article/y…