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10/30/2026

Did anyone notice any characters around clinic today? Or… a ton of Dr. Morrells??

We hope everyone has an enjoyable, fun, and safe Halloween weekend! Happy Halloween from UNC Dermatology!

10/19/2026

At the most recent meeting for the Association of Professors of Dermatology, it was announced that Dr. William Huang was elected to the Board of Directors. Additionally, he was selected as a member for the newly appointed Communications Committee.

The mission of the Association of Professors of Dermatology (APD) is to advance dermatology through exceptional education, science, and clinical care. The APD is the recognized leadership organization of and voice for academic dermatology.

We are very proud of Dr. Huang for the continued leadership, representation, and advocacy he shows for our department and Dermatology as a whole. We are excited to support him as he takes on these new roles!

10/14/2026

Donna Culton, MD, PhD, was involved in a new study published in the Archives of Dermatological Research which introduces the Skin Checking and Avoidance Behaviors Scale (SCABS). The aim of this tool is to assess hidden health anxiety, compulsive skin checking, and social avoidance in patients with pemphigus vulgaris to support comprehensive clinical care. You can learn more by reading the full article, or checking out the study write-up posted by Bioengineer!

Full Article: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00403-026-04969-x

Write-Up: https://bioengineer.org/new-scale-captures-the-hidden-anxiety-behind-a-blistering-skin-disease/

10/07/2026

October 6th through 12th is National Physician Assistant Week. At UNC Dermatology, we have 5 Physician Assistants who are an integral part of our care provider team. We would like to highlight the work they do for our department and patients during , but we are grateful every week for the compassionate and effective care they provide to all patients at UNC Dermatology.

Thank you for all you do! 🩵

09/30/2026

As September comes to a close, we wanted to make sure to highlight an important autoimmune condition that may impact approximately 2% of the global population in their lifetime. Alopecia areata can affect people of any age, gender, or background, and its impact extends far beyond hair loss.

Our clinical trials research team is working on several studies to bring new medications to patients with AA. Learn more about our current clinical trials here: https://www.med.unc.edu/derm/clinical-trials/

09/18/2026

Emily Summers (UNC medical student) and Dr. Rachel Blasiak presented an educational session on ultraviolet (UV) radiation for UNC student athletes at the Student-Athlete Advisory Council meeting this week. They discussed associations with increased UV radiation exposure and strategies for UV protection.

Thank you to the UNC Athletics Department for allowing UNC Dermatology to present!

07/28/2026

Our Pediatric Dermatology team had a fantastic time at the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting this past weekend in Minneapolis! The SPD is the largest professional group focused solely on Pediatric Dermatology, making this an important conference for these providers!

Our Pediatric Dermatology team consists of: Dr. Elizabeth Nieman, Dr. Stefan Hansen (graduating Fellow), Dr. Caitlin Haydek, Hyee Jin Ahn PA-C, Dr. Diana McShane, Dr. Dean Morrell, and Dr. Jane Gay (not pictured, our newest Pediatrics fellow).

07/07/2026

All UNC Dermatology clinics (Southern Village, Hillsborough, and Raleigh) will be closed on the following holidays for 2026 and 2027: Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day, MLK Jr. Day, and Memorial Day.

For all patient questions and concerns, we can be reached at: (984) 974-3900.

06/26/2026

Dr. William Huang, professor of Dermatology, Vice Chair for Strategic Initiatives, and one of our Medical Directors, recently spoke with UNC Health Talk about a commonly used product in skin care: Retinoids.

If you have ever been curious about retinoids, or would like to learn more about the products recommended by Dermatologists, please check out the article to see what Dr. Huang has to say!

Link: https://healthtalk.unchealthcare.org/frequently-asked-questions-about-retinoids/

06/17/2026

Cherie Norton, our longtime residency coordinator and administrative team member, recently celebrated her retirement with UNC Dermatology.

Cherie joined UNC Dermatology in December 2004 and served as our Residency Coordinator until December 2024. During her time as Residency Coordinator, she helped to guide many aspiring dermatologists as their careers were just beginning. She has often said her favorite part of being a member of UNC Dermatology is the warm environment given by the team members. She will definitely be missed within UNC Dermatology & we wish her luck in this next adventure! Thank you for the 22 years of service you gave to UNC Dermatology!

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