Department of Dermatology News

Oct 7, 2019

The podcast Dermosphere recently reviewed the article "Spray sunscreen: characterizing application area density and implications for sun protection," co-authored by three of our faculty members: Drs. Robert Dellavalle, Cory Dunnick, and Jeremy Hugh​. The article was recently published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology​.

Jul 17, 2020

The Melanoma Research Foundation is honored to award this year's Excellence in Prevention Award at the 2020 Denver Virtual Gala to Dr. Robert Dellavalle of Denver VA Medical Center. Dr. Dellavalle leads a prominent research laboratory focused on skin disease prevention and evidence-based dermatology that was the first to summarize global indoor UV tanning age restriction laws, measure compliance with tanning age restrictions, and to call for a tax on UV tanning. He is an amazing melanoma awareness advocate and MRF supporter. Please enjoy this "Meet the Honoree" session with Dr. Dellavalle to learn more about him, his active research in melanoma prevention and care and the Denver Virtual Gala!

May 26, 2021

Dr. Carla Torres-Zegarra is proud to announce that the "Pediatras En Línea" (PEL) Podcast went live on 5/26/21. Dr. Torres-Zegarra has already recorded nearly a dozen interviews with a variety of pediatric experts across Latin America and from Children’s Hospital Colorado, anticipating even broader success and engagement compared to Charting Pediatrics. The Podcast team is excited to be first to market a Podcast to provide timely pediatric medical education to Spanish-speaking providers and expand the reach and exposure of their pediatric expertise from Children’s Colorado that encompasses diverse voices.

May 28, 2021

The clinic is the only place in Colorado where transgender patients can have electrolysis done and have it covered by insurance. Word is starting to spread in the transgender community, because there is currently a long wait list of patients.

Jul 6, 2021

Depending on your skin type, problems could range from simply an unpleasant odor to fungal infections, according to Whitney High, professor of dermatology at University of Colorado School of Medicine. That's why changing out of sweaty clothes as soon as possible is crucial.