Items Tagged ‘Dermatology’
May 4, 2020
Rising Above Two Challenging Health Conditions
For years, Joey Del Toro has lived with medical conditions that have affected his abilities and appearance. But Joey hasn’t let his health concerns define him. Instead, he’s focused his energy on moving beyond them and excelling at the sports he loves.
Tags: Alopecia areata, Cardiovascular Medicine, Dermatology, Dr. Bryan Cannon, Dr. Megha Tollefson, Mayo Clinic Children's Center, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
December 28, 2018
Turning the Compass Toward New Understanding of Skin Disorders
A seasoned traveler, Lou Appignani relishes exploration and discovery. So when he was diagnosed with an inflammatory condition that affects his skin, he and his wife, Laurie, decided to contribute to medical research at Mayo Clinic to help dermatology experts unravel the mysteries behind skin disorders.
Tags: Center for Individualized Medicine, Dermatology, Lichen planus
March 26, 2018
Life-Changing Advice Leads to Prompt Melanoma Diagnosis and Treatment
John Murphy, a Mayo Clinic Public Affairs specialist, wasn’t expecting his friend and co-worker, Carol Lammers, to remark on an age spot on his forehead, but he’s glad she did.
Tags: Dermatology, Dr. Catherine Newman, melanoma, Skin Cancer
February 8, 2018
Back to Nature After Specialized Care for a Disabling Condition
When Michael Rybak began to have trouble moving his arms, he feared his days of enjoying the outdoors may be over. But his team at Mayo Clinic was able to diagnosis and successfully treat his rare condition. Now he’s back to doing what he loves.
Tags: Dermatology, Dr. Floranne Ernste, Dr. Paul Mueller, General Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
November 25, 2015
Surprise Diagnosis Spurs Learning Curve, Search for Help
Diagnosed with a rare disease, livedoid vasculopathy, Cheryl Sturdevant turned to Mayo Clinic for help. Then she turned to helping others. When Cheryl Sturdevant found out she had livedoid vasculopathy, she had no idea what it was. An uncommon disorder, livedoid vasculopathy affects the skin. For no clear reason, it often causes deep wounds in […]
Tags: Dermatology, Dr. Raymond Shields, Livedoid Vasculopathy, Pain Management, Vasculopathy
November 15, 2013
By Carmen 
I was first diagnosed with Melanoma in 2004. Then in 2008 the melanoma started metastasizing quickly. After having 4 different surgeries to remove the tumors, my local doctor strongly suggested that I go to the Mayo Clinic for further treatments. The melanoma had spread to my liver TWICE and the doctors were able to save […]
July 24, 2013
Why I’m Now Practicing ‘Safe Sun’
By SMHNadmin 
Summer’s here and I’m ready to be outside. Whether it’s going to the beach, attending sporting events, or just strolling downtown, I’ve been looking forward to having fun in the sun. After all, having grown up in Florida, I love being outside. But after being on the job at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville – which […]
Tags: 3037, 5263, 5279, 5334, 5426, Cancer, Dermatology, Florida, hematology, MayoClinicFL, melanoma, oncology
March 25, 2009
By Melanie Ryan 
From my office window where I work in Education at Mayo Clinic, I see the massive Gonda Building. And from nine in the morning until noon, the sunlight reflects off the windows, revealing the scene inside, and I watch it unfold before me. Patients sit and doze in the sunlight, people walk to their appointments, […]
Tags: 3649, 5263, 5306, 5335, Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Pediatrics