Wrinkles Get Under the Skin

Dr. Jenny Kim, assistant professor of dermatology, commented September 17, 2007 in the Los Angeles Times about how wrinkles develop.

http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-hew-ask17sep17,1,6152461.story?coll+la-headlines-health

Real Health TV Features Dermatology, Hair Loss Experts

Dr. Jenny Kim, assistant professor of dermatology, and Dr. Joe Greco, clinical instructor of dermatology, addressed various skin care and hair loss topics in Real Health TV features posted online this week.

“Chest Hair Growth?”

http://www.realhealth.tv/site.html?goto=65&vid=451&vo=0

“Hair Loss Help?”

http://www.realhealth.tv/site.html?goto=65&vid=453&vo=1

“Athlete’s Foot?”

http://www.realhealth.tv/site.html?goto=6&vid=460&vo=1

“Sunscreen in Winter?”

http://www.realhealth.tv/site.html?goto=6&vid=442&vo

Rosacea's Cause is Unmasked

Dr. Jenny Kim, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, commented in the August 6, 2007 Los Angeles Times on research identifying the cause of rosacea, a condition that causes blotchy red skin. The Times story also ran in the Seattle Times, Chicago Tribune and Newsday.

Trade Profiles Multi-faceted Dermatologist

The June 1 issue of Dermatology Times profiled Dr. Jenny Kim, assistant professor of dermatology, for her philanthropic work, research and clinical expertise.  She helped launch a summer camp for children with serious skin disorders with colleague Dr. Stefani Takahashi. Kim specializes in MOHs surgery, a microscopically controlled procedure highly effective for common types of skin cancer, and she pursues basic science research on the skin’s immune response.

 “Making a Difference: Priceless”

http://www.dermatologytimes.com/dermatologytimes/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=430951

South Bay Peel

On Friday, April 20, 2007, Joseph Greco, M.D. was featured on NBC4's "Today in LA" show for a novel laser procedure performed at UCLA called the "South Bay Peel".  The "South Bay Peel" (combination broadband light and erbium microlaser peel) is a combination light source and laser treatment designed to reduce many of the unwanted signs of chronic sun damage such as brown spots, redness, fine lines, and surface roughness.  For more information on the procedure or to schedule a consultation, please call 310-825-6911. You may also log on to http://video.nbc4.tv/player/?id=93310 to view the interview online. 

Science Web Site Reports on Vitamin D’s Effect on Tuberculosis

RxPG News.com reported Feb. 25 on research by UCLA and Harvard researchers that unravels the molecular pathway that runs from sunlight to vitamin D to the body’s ability to recognize and mount an immune defense against tuberculosis.  The findings may help explain why African Americans and Asians are particularly susceptible to the disease.  Dr. Robert Modlin, chief of dermatology, and Dr. Philip Liu, postdoctoral scholar in immunology and molecular genetics, were UCLA co-authors of the study, which published Feb. 23 in Science.

"Explaining Why People of African Descent are More Vulnerable to TB"

Vitamin D’s Effect on Tuberculosis Draws Media Interest

Health Day reported Feb. 23, and The Scientist and Globe and Mail (Canada) reported Feb. 24 on a new study by UCLA and Harvard researchers that unravels the molecular pathway that runs from sunlight to vitamin D to the body’s ability to recognize and mount an immune defense against tuberculosis.  The findings may help explain why African Americans and Asians are particularly susceptible to the disease.  Dr. Robert Modlin, chief of dermatology, and Dr. Philip Liu, postdoctoral scholar in immunology and molecular genetics, were UCLA co-authors of the study, which published Feb. 23 in Science. Web outlets for Forbes, KLAS-Channel 8 (Las Vegas), Science and Development Network, News Medical-Net, TMCNet.com, Medical News Today, Science Daily, Innovations Report and Yubanet also reported the findings.

"Vitamin D Helps Fight TB"

Stephan Krutzik, Ph.D.'s recently published article in Nature Medicine has garnered press releases from UCLA and Harvard Public Health.