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Dr. Gallo and Coworkers Shed New Light on the Cause of Acne Rosacea
A common form of adult acne may result from a defect in the immune system, according to recent findings from Dr. Richard L. Gallo in the UCSD Division of Dermatology. Acne rosacea, a chronic condition,...
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In the Frontiers of Dermatology Research with Dr. Richard Gallo and Coworkers
As they trace the causes of some common but poorly understood skin disorders, Dr. Richard Gallo and his colleagues at UCSD are finding themselves at the edge of the known world in dermatology and...
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Dermatology Residency Program Wins Recertification and Commendation from ACGME
The UC San Diego Dermatology Residency Training Program has received a commendation along with a five-year recertification from the Accreditation Committee for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The...
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In Memoriam: Terence O’Grady, M.D.
The Department of Medicine is honoring the life and mourning the passing of Terence O’Grady, M.D., Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of Dermatology and the Department of Pathology. Dr....
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Vitamin D May Help Prevent Skin Infection in Atopic Dermatitis
Oral Vitamin D may correct an immune system defect and boost the defense against skin infection in individuals who have atopic dermatitis, according to a preliminary study from the UCSD Division of...
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Hormone Plays Surprise Role in Fighting Skin Infections
Boosts immune response when vitamin D levels are low Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are molecules produced in the skin to fend off infection-causing microbes. Vitamin D has been credited with a role in...
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Herpes Virus Exploits Immune Response to Bolster Infection
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and colleagues report that the herpes simplex virus type-1 (HSV-1), which affects an estimated 50 to 80 percent of all American...
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Fat Isn’t All Bad: Skin Adipocytes Help Protect Against Infections
When it comes to skin infections, a healthy and robust immune response may depend greatly upon what lies beneath. In a new paper published in the January 2, 2015 issue of Science, researchers at the...
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