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Patient Ulema Hirsch sits on a patio in front of a grill.
Skin

Surgeon Restores a Grandmother’s Forehead After Large Skin Cancer Removal

When melanoma surgery removed a large amount of skin from Ulema's forehead, she needed an expert to get her back to her life.

A closeup of gray faux leather that is dry and cracked.
Skin

Eczema or Psoriasis: How to Tell Which One You May Have

Eczema and psoriasis may look similar and have some symptoms in common, but there are a few key ways to tell the difference

Psoriasis Facts
Skin

Psoriasis Treatments Can Be Life-Changing

Learn about symptoms, innovative treatment options for this common skin condition

Mariam Mafee, MD, a Mohs surgeon at Rush
Skin

What Is Mohs Micrographic Surgery? 8 FAQs About Mohs

Procedure for removing skin cancer has a high success rate and shorter recovery

Miriam Mafee, MD
Cancer

Mohs Micrographic Surgery at RUSH MD Anderson With Mariam Mafee, MD

In this podcast, Mariam Mafee, MD, the division chief of Dermatological Surgery at Rush University Medical Center and a Mohs micrographic surgeon at RUSH MD Anderson, discusses how and when to...

dermatologist checking a mole on skin
Skin

Should You Get a Skin Check?

A Rush dermatologist explains who needs a skin cancer screening and what you can expect

Skin Cancer Facts for Dark Skin - Feature
Skin

5 Facts People With Dark Skin Should Know About Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is often in later, more concerning stages when found in people with dark skin, so know your risks

Patient David Baron stands outside of RUSH University Medical Center on a sunny day.
Skin

David’s Story: Infusion Treatments Bring Deadly, Blistering Skin Disease Into Remission

When life-threatening pemphigus vulgaris flared up, a new treatment regimen kept this airline captain flying

Patient Bob Costigan stands in the skyway over Ashland Avenue leading to the Rubschlager Building.
Ear, Nose & Throat

Bob’s Story: Nose Restored After Skin Cancer Surgery

His nose looks back to normal thanks to a procedure using skin from his own forehead

Play it safe in the sun
Skin

Playing it Safe in the Sun

The sun’s rays can cause sunburn and premature aging. Protect against both