Aspects Spring 2022 | SIU School of Medicine

Going beneath the surface - The skin

This issue of Aspects contains articles related to the human body's largest, most prominent feature: the skin. Browse and discover some fascinating ways that skin is being rebuilt in laboratories, cared for by SIU residents and students on campus, and what options you can pursue at home to make your own tones and textures healthier.

Here are 5 quick tips:

Wear sunscreen
Avoid common skin no-no's
Learn about your skin type
Stick to a simple skincare routine
Check your skin regularly and know what to look for

Read The Issue

FEATURE

Skin engineering

The process of tissue engineering gained popularity in the ‘90s, and Dr. Michael Neumeister made it his research focus. Twenty-five years later, what was once theory is now closer to practice.

Dermatologist checks on a mole near a patients eye

FEATURE

Derm residency in Springfield a 'dream

“Derm is so competitive, most of us were nervous that we could even get into the field. I’d ranked into my dream specialty, and I really wanted to come to SIU.”