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Oct 07, 2026 | New York Post
Southern California surfers are being diagnosed with a bizarre ‘tumor’ condition
Department of Dermatology researchers at UC Irvine identified “liposurfomas,” benign fatty chest growths caused by repetitive prone paddling that are frequently mistaken for cancer in longtime surfers.
Sep 13, 2026 | The Guardian
Not glamorous, but common: how to manage dandruff at home and when to get help
UC Irvine Associate Professor of Dermatology Natasha Mesinkovska, MD, PhD, shares insights into how long-term scalp dandruff resistant to over-the-counter products can be caused by an underlying health issue and when one should seek a doctor's help.
Jun 04, 2026 | The Dermatologist
Optical Imaging in Dermatology: Real-Time Diagnosis and Noninvasive Skin Cancer Monitoring
Chair and Professor of the UC Irvine Department of Dermatology Kristen Kelly, MD, discusses how bedside optical imaging technologies are transforming dermatologic diagnosis, treatment planning and longitudinal monitoring for skin cancers and other conditions.
Port Wine Capillary Malformations: Laser Treatment and Emerging Options
Chair and Professor of the UC Irvine Department of Dermatology Kristen Kelly, MD, discusses current and emerging treatment strategies for port wine capillary malformations.
Mar 13, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Bryan K. Sun, MD, Elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation
Learn how Bryan K. Sun, MD, is expanding clinical care and research for patients with genetic skin disorders — work recognized in part by his recent election to the American Society for Clinical Investigation.
Mar 13, 2026 | HCP Live
The Medical Sisterhood Podcast: Building Influence in Medicine as Women Physicians, With Nastasha Mensikovzka, MD, PhD
In this episode of The Medical Sisterhood, host Mona Shahriari, MD, … is joined by Natasha Mesinkovska, MD, PhD, a dermatologist [and associate professor] at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine Department of Dermatology, for a wide-ranging conversation on visibility, resilience, mentorship, and the art of commanding a room recorded in recognition of Women's History Month.
Mar 10, 2026 | The New York Times
Can You Prevent or Reverse Gray Hair?
Much of hair graying is genetic, said Dr. Jessica Shiu, a dermatologist at UCI Health, so your parents and grandparents offer the best insight. … For most people, there’s not much you can do to prevent gray hair, but stacking small changes can help. “It’s not anything crazy — it’s just living a healthy lifestyle,” Dr. Shiu said.
Feb 19, 2026 | UC Irvine News
A Laser Focus on Melanoma
Mihaela Balu, associate professor in the Department of Dermatology, and her team at the Beckman Laser Institute & Medical Clinic, develop a skin scanner that can better detect early signs of deadly cancer.
Dec 04, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
2025 Clinical Innovation Incubator Program Awardees
Drs. Sidharth Chand and Melissa Shive were the award recipients for the 2025 Clinical Innovation Incubator Program.
Jul 14, 2025 | UC Irvine News
UC Irvine Researchers Develop Promising Drugs to Halt Tumor, Skin Disease Blood Vessel Growth
University of California, Irvine scientists have made a promising discovery that could lead to more effective treatments for aggressive cancers and chronic skin conditions.