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  • Publications

    • Aflatooni, S., Kucharik, A., Fourzali, K., Turner, L., Kowalewski, C.Cutaneous Tsukamurella tyrosinosolvens infection in an immunocompetent patient; under review for publication.JAAD Case Rep. 2024 Apr 26; 49: 44-46. PMID: 38883172
    • Fourzali, K., Yosipovitch, G., Maderal, A. An approach to hypereosinophilic syndrome presenting withcutaneous features, Dermatitis, 2022 Nov-Dec;33(6):387-395. PMID: 36399530
    • Leuchter, J., Patel, P., Fourzali, K., Donenberg, T., Silva-Smith, R., Vassallo, N., Blanton, S., Forghani, I.Application of the ACMG/NSGC Genetic Referral Guidelines for Inherited Renal Cell Carcinoma at theUniversity of Miami from 2014-2017, American Journal of Medical Genetics A, 2021 Jun 21. PMID: 34152076
    • Nattkemper LA, Zhi K, Romero KE, Shah SM, Ju T, Fourzali K, Golpanian RS, MacQuhae F, Chan YH, LeboDB, Yosipovitch G. Antipruritic Effect of Topical Acetaminophen Gel in Histaminergic and Non-histaminergicItch Provocation: A Double-blind, Vehicle-controlled Pilot Study. Acta Derm Venereol. 2021 Aug 26. PMID:34458925.
    • Fourzali, K., Yosipovitch, G. Genodermatoses with itch as a predominant feature. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. 2020 Sep 25. PMID: 32977353
    • Nattkemper, L., Fourzali, K., Yosipovitch, G., Cutaneous gene expression in primates with itch, Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2020 Dec 17:S0022-202X(20)32363-0. PMID: 33345969
    • Fourzali K, Golpanian RS, Yosipovitch G. Dupilumab use in atopic dermatitis and beyond in skin diseases. Immunotherapy. 2020 Dec;12(17):1221-1235. doi: 10.2217/imt-2020-0175. PMID: 32892674.
    • Fourzali K, Golpanian RS, Yosipovitch G. Emerging drugs for the treatment of chronic pruritic skin diseases. Expert Opin Emerg Drugs. 2020 Sep;25(3):273-284. PMID: 32715798.
    • Fourzali K, Golpanian RS, Chan YH, Yosipovitch G. Average daily itch versus worst daily itch in chronic itch evaluation. Br J Dermatol. 2020 Nov;183(5):957-958. PMID: 32438472.
    • Fourzali K, Yosipovitch G. Safety considerations when using drugs to treat pruritus. Expert Opinion on DrugSafety. 2020;19(4):467‐477. PMID: 32064980
    • Golpanian RS, Fourzali K, Lipman Z, Chan YH, Yosipovitch, G, The Pleasurability of Scratching an Itch Amongst Different Pruritic Conditions Golpanian RS, Fourzali K, Fowler E, Kursewicz CD, Lipman Z, Chan YH, Yosipovitch G. The Pleasurability of Scratching an Itch Amongst Different Pruritic Conditions. Acta DermVenereol. 2020 Aug 25;100(15):adv00254. PMID: 32726453.
    • Golpanian RS, Lipman Z, Fourzali K, et al. Psychiatric Comorbidities in Non-psychogenic Chronic Itch, a US based Study [published online ahead of print, 2020 June 11]. Acta Dermato Venereologica. PMID: 32315074
    • Fourzali, K., Yosipovitch, G. Management of Itch in the Elderly: A Review. Dermatology Therapy (Heidelb).2019;9(4):639-653. PMID: 31549284
    • Golpanian RS, Fourzali K, Tey HL, Yosipovitch G. Differences in the Clinical Phenotype of Atopic EczemaAmong Age Groups and Ethnicities, The-Dermatologist, November, 2019. *This paper was endorsed by theNational Eczema Association (NEA)
    • Cuccaro M., Czape K., Alessandri M, Lee J, Deppen A., Bendik E., Dueker N., Nations L., Pericak-Vance M.,Hahn S. Genetic testing and corresponding services among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).American Journal of Medical Genetics A. 2014 Oct;164(10):2592-600.

    Textbook Chapter Publications

    • Fourzali, K., Yosipovitch, G., Chapter: Pruritus, Treatment of Skin Disease: Comprehensive Therapeutic Strategies, Sixth Edition. Elsevier Inc. 2022
    • Kursewicz, C., Fourzali, K., Yosipovitch, G. Chapter 25: Combating Itch and Pain. Atopic Dermatitis: Inside outor outside in. In press.
    • Fourzali, K., Deppen, A., Heise, E. Chapter 2: Basic Concepts in Genetics. Genetic Analysis of Complex Disease, 3rd Edition. In press.

    Oral & Poster Presentations

    • Fourzali, K., Malignant or benign atrophic papulosis? A case of Degos disease. Florida Academy ofDermatology, Resident and Fellow Consortium, Palm Beach, FL, June 2024
    • Barker, C., Fourzali, K., Warbasse, E., Cohen, G., Bad to the Bone: Medical Management of a Severe Case ofPyoderma Gangrenosum. Oral presentation at American Academy of Dermatology Conference, San Diego, CA,March 2024.
    • Aflatooni, S., Kucharik, A., Fourzali, K., Turner, L., Kowalewski, C. A rare caseof Tsukamurella tyrosinosolvens cutaneous in an immunocompetent patient; University of South Florida ResearchDay, Tampa, FL, March 1, 2024.
    • Golpanian RS, Rosenberg M, Fourzali K, Yosipovitch G. A Blistering Eruption in a Patient with Mantle CellLymphoma. e-Poster at the 29th EADV Virtual Congress, 2020.
    • Golpanian, R., Fourzali, K., Lipman, Z., Fowler, E., Rosen, J., Nattkemper, L., Yosipovitch, G., Association ofPsychiatric Comorbidities in Patients with Chronic Itch. American Academy of Dermatology 2020 Conference.
    • Czape, K., Patel, P., Vassallo, N., Silva-Smith, R., Donenberg, T., Blanton, S., Forghani, I., Prevalence ofInherited Renal Cancer and Application of the ACMG/NSGC Genetic Referral Guidelines in University of Miamifrom 2014-2017, American College of Medical Genetics, Seattle, WA, March 2019.
    • Czape, K., Vikstrom, K., Yang, S., Lincoln, SE., Esplin, ED., Clinical presentation and managementconsiderations for 68 breast cancer patients with germline PALB2 mutations, 33rd Annual Miami Breast CancerConference, Miami Beach, Florida, March 10-13, 2016.
    • Czape, K., Rupchock, A., Bendik, E., Lee, J., Hahn, S., Cuccaro, M., Parents' Experiences with Genetics Servicesfor Autism Spectrum Disorders, National Society of Genetic Counselors, Boston, October 2012
    • Czape, K., Rupchock, A., Gavier, M., Jean, C., Lee, J., Hahn, S. Knowledge and attitudes regarding genomicmedicine in South Florida’s Hispanic and Black communities, National Society of Genetic Counselors, SanDiego, October 2011
    • Czape, K, Jean, C, Gavier, M, Lee, J, Martinez, R., Adams, LD, Caldwell, D, Murphy, K, Hahn, S, Walz, K,Cuccaro, ML, Pericak-Vance, MA, Genetics Awareness Project (GAP) promotes genetics education and genomicresearch participation in under-represented racial-ethnic groups in South Florida, American Society of HumanGenetics Conference, Montreal, CA, October 2011
    • Czape, K., Latchman, K., Tekin, M., Limitations of current genotype-phenotype predictions in VHL: A report of three families, ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting, Vancouver, Canada, 2011
    • Hahn, S., Gavier, M., Martinez, R., Robinson, J., Lemelman, B., Czape, K., Pericak-Vance, M., Cuccaro, M., Attitudes regarding genetic research among Hispanics in South Florida, Genomics and Public Health Conference, Bethesda, MD, December, 2010
    • Czape, K., Clark J., Greinwald, J., Johnson, J., MS, Mundt, E., Parent Preferences Regarding Educational Materials and Genetic Counseling for Hearing Loss Genetic Testing, National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Education Conference, Dallas, TX, October, 2010

  • Publications

    • Natarelli N, Krenitsky A, Hennessy K, Moore S, Grichnik J. Efficacy and safety of topical treatments for seborrheic keratoses: a systematic review. J Dermatolog Treat. 2022 Nov 13:1-12. doi: 10.1080/09546634.2022.2133532. 
    • Krenitsky A, Klager S, Hatch L, Sarriera-Lazaro C, Chen PL, Seminario-Vidal L. Update in Diagnosis and Management of Primary Cutaneous B-Cell Lymphomas. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2022 Sep;23(5):689-706. doi: 10.1007/s40257-022-00704-0.
    • Laun J, Maynell KB, Taylor L, Simmons L, Krenitsky A, Smith DJ. 727 Novel silver based “suitâ€#157; dressing technique for Steven Johnson Syndrome and other cutaneous exfoliative conditions. J Burn Care Res. 2022 Mar 23;43(Suppl 1):S169–70. doi: 10.1093/jbcr/irac012.281.
    • Krenitsky A, Ravichandran S, Cohen J, Braue J, & Correa-Selm L. (2022). Successful Dupilumab Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in a Liver Transplant Patient . SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine, 6(2), 135–137. https://doi.org/10.25251/skin.6.2.7
    • Gerhardt CA, Krenitsky A, Ravichandran S, Moore S, Tsai KY, Correa-Selm L. Metastatic prostate cancer masquerading as lymphangioma circumscriptum. JAAD Case Rep. 2022 Feb 13;22:24-26. doi: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2022.01.028. 
    • Harview CL, Krenitsky A. Erythema Ab Igne: A Review. Accepted for publication in Cutis, July 2020
    • Krenitsky A, Ghamrawi R, Feldman S. Phototherapy: a Review and Update of Treatment Options in Dermatology. Current Dermatology Reports. 2020;9. doi:10.1007/s13671-020-00290-6.
    • Krenitsky A, Dean A, DiCarlo C, Bellus G, Hossler E. Diagnosis of pili trianguli et canaliculi by frozen section: A rapid and inexpensive method of diagnosis. Pediatr Dermatol. 2020 May;37(3):534-536. doi: 10.1111/pde.14133.
    • Krenitsky A, Ramsauer K, Hossler E, Mowad C. Allergic contact dermatitis following occupational exposure to various exotic and domestic woods. Contact Dermatitis. 2019 Dec;81(6):477-479. doi: 10.1111/cod.13379.

    Oral Presentations

    • Krenitsky A. A Pediatric Case of Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis. Presentation given at the Society of Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting [online]; 2024 Jul.
    • Krenitsky, A (2021 Aug). Pediatric Melanoma Update. Presentation given at the American Academy of Dermatology, Annual Summer Meeting.
    • Krenitsky, A. & Harview, CL (2020 Oct). Diagnosis and management of atypical Spitz tumors in children – A call to collaborate in a multicenter retrospective study. Presented at the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance Annual Meeting. 

    Poster Presentations

    • Milani D, Kucharik AH, Fourzali K, Krenitsky A, Yi J, Thomley M, Hatch L, Hennessy K, Chen WS, Correa-Selm L, Glass L. The cutaneous manifestations of IgG4-related disease: a case report and literature review. Poster presentation at American Academy of Dermatology. Mar 2024. San Diego, CA.
    • Eakes J, Hatch L, Hennessy K, Ravichandran S, Ayoubi N, Fourzali K, Yi J, Krenitsky A, Kucharik A, CorreaL, et al. Pembrolizumab-induced lichenoid drug eruption successfully treated with dupilumab – a case report. Poster presentation at American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting; Mar 2023; San Diego, CA.
    • Beekman K, Thomley, Fourzali, K, Krenitsky, A, Kucharik, A, Yi, J, et al. Utility of Antipsychotic Medications in Dermatologic Treatment of Delusions of Parasitosis. Poster presentation at American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting; Mar 2023; San Diego, CA.
    • Gerhardt CA, Krenitsky A, Ravichandran S, Moore S, Tsai KY, Correa-Selm L. Metastatic prostate cancer masquerading as lymphangioma circumscriptum. Poster presentation at American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting; Mar 2022; New Orleans, LA.
    • Guan T, Krenitsky A, Seminario-Vidal L., Kaffenberger B, & Spaccarelli, N. Frozen and fixed section analysis in diagnosis of Stevens Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. Poster presentation at Steven Johnson Syndrome Foundation Annual Meeting [online]; 2021 Aug.

    Active Research Projects

    • Title: A Multicenter Retrospective Case Series on the Utility of Ancillary Studies in the Risk Assessment and Management of Spitz Nevi, Atypical Spitzoid Tumors, and Spitzoid Melanoma in the Pediatric Population Role: Co-Investigator, First author
      • Status: Manuscript finalization for submission (JAMA Dermatology)
    • Title: Safety of Petroleum-Based Emollients in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Role: Contributing author
      • Status: Provisionally accepted, Revisions in progress (Clinical Pediatrics)
    • Title: Perceptions of Clinical Attire in Pediatric Dermatology Role: Co-investigator, Contributing author
      • Status: Manuscript in submission
    • Title: A Multi-Center Retrospective Cohort Study on the Use of and Clinical Outcomes of Pediatric Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa on Biologic Therapy Role: Participating site lead
      • Status: Manuscript in process
    • Title: Quick-Reference Tool for Age Minimums of Pediatric Dermatologic Treatments (Quality Improvement Role: Project Lead, Quality Improvement Project
      • Status: In progress

    Clinical Trials

    • AbbVie P10-023: A 10-Year, Post-marketing, Observational, Registry to Assess Long Term Safety of HUMIRA® (Adalimumab) in Adult Patients with Chronic Plaque Psoriasis (Ps), 2021-2023. Role: Sub-investigator.
    • Akari Therapeutics AK802: Randomized, Part A Partial Blinded and Part B Double Blinded, Placebo-Controlled 24-Week Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Nomacopan Therapy in Adult Patients with Bullous Pemphigoid Receiving Adjunct Oral Corticosteroid Therapy (ARREST-BP), 2021-2023. Role: Sub-investigator.
    • Anaptys Bio ANB019-207: A Phase 2a, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of ANB019 in the Treatment of Acneiform Rash in Subjects with Cancer Receiving EGFRi or MEKi Therapy, 2021-2023. Role: Sub-investigator.
    • Boehringer Ingelheim 1368-0025: An open-label, long term extension study to assess the safety and efficacy of BI 655130 treatment in patients with Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP), 2021-2023. Role: Sub-investigator.
    • Boehringer Ingelheim 1368-0027: Multi-center, randomized, parallel group, double blind, placebo controlled, Phase IIb dose-finding study to evaluate efficacy and safety of BI 655130 (Spesolimab) compared to placebo in preventing generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) flares in patients with history of GPP, 2020-2023. Role: Sub-investigator.
    • Celgene CC-10004-PPSO-003: A Phase 3, Multi-center, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Apremilast (CC-10004) in Pediatric Subjects from 6  through 17 Years of Age with Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis, 2021-2023. Role: Sub-investigator.
    • Eli-Lilly and Company I1F-MC-RHCD: A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Ixekizumab in Patients from 6 to Less than 18 Years of Age with Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis, 2021-2023. Role: Sub-investigator.
    • Eli-Lilly and Company I4V-MC-JAIW: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Baricitinib in Adult Patients with Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis, 2021-2023. Role: Sub-investigator.
    • Eli-Lilly and Company I4V-MC-JAIX: A Multicenter, Open-Label, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Baricitinib in Adult Patients with Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis, 2021-2023. Role: Sub-investigator.
    • Eli Lilly and Company J2T-MC-KGAK/DRM06-AD18: A Phase 3, 16-week, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study to Assess the Impact of Lebrikizumab on Vaccine Responses in Adult Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis, 2021-2023. Role: Sub-investigator.
    • Elorac EL-1007-01-01, A Double Blind, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled, Crossover Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Topical Naloxone Hydrochloride Lotion, 0.5%, for the Relief of Pruritus in Patients with the Mycosis Fungoides (MF) or Sézary Syndrome (SS) Forms of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), 2019-2023. Role: Sub-investigator.
    • Eisai E7777-GOOO-302: A Clinical Study to Demonstrate Safety and Efficacy of E7777 in Persistent or Recurrent Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma, 2021-2023. Role: Sub-investigator.
    • Eli-Lilly/Dermira DRM06-AD07/J2T-DM-KGAA: A Long Term-Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Lebrikizumab in Patients with Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis. 2021-2023. Role: Sub-investigator.
    • Ichnos Sciences GBR 830-204: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study of GBR 830 in Adult Subjects with Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis, 2021-2023. Role: Sub-investigator.
    • Innate Pharma IPH4102-201: TELLOMAK: T-cell Lymphoma anti-KIR3DL2 therapy. An open label, multi-cohort, multi-center phase II study evaluating the efficacy and safety of IPH4102 alone or in combination with chemotherapy in patients with Advanced T-cell lymphoma, 2021-2023.
    • Novartis CAIN457M2301: A randomized, double-blind, multicenter study assessing short (16 weeks) and long-term efficacy (up to 1 year), safety, and tolerability of 2 subcutaneous secukinumab dose regimens in adult patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (SUNSHINE), 2021-2023. Role: Sub-investigator
    • Novartis CAIN457M2301E1: A Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized withdrawal extension study of subcutaneous secukinumab to demonstrate long-term efficacy, safety, and tolerability in subjects with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa, 2021-2023. Role: Sub-investigator.
    • Novartis CFZ533H12201BC: A randomized, subject and investigator blinded, placebo-controlled and multi-center platform study to assess efficacy and safety of different investigational drugs in patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa, 2021-2023. Role: Sub-investigator.
    • Pfizer B7981037: A Phase 2a, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Investigating the Safety of Ritlecitinib (PF-06651600) in Adult Participants with Alopecia Areata, 2021-2023. Role: Sub-investigator.

  • Publications: Published

    • Aflatooni S, Bair C, Coughlin E, Lipman Z, Kucharik A, Albers S. Comparing the Quality of Patient Guidance on Dermatologic Care Generated by ChatGPT vs Reddit. Cutis. 2025 June.
    • Aflatooni S, Pinero-Crespo G, Kahlon S, Ghali H, Boby A, Jajoo V, Mhaskar R, Karapetyan L, Kucharik AH. Cutaneous Immune-Related Adverse Events Associated With Immunotherapy in Patients With Melanoma. J Drugs Dermatol. 2025 May. PMID: 40327569.
    • Perez-Chada LM, Gondo G, Grant C, Woodbury M, Kucharik AH, et al. Construct validity of the IDEOM MSK Questionnaire (IDEOM MSK-Q): a novel instrument to measure musculoskeletal symptoms in patients with psoriatic disease. JID. October 2024. Accepted, in press.
    • Piñero-Crespo G, Kucharik AH, Chen WS, Idiáquez DW, Doenges J, Zhang Y, Sokol L, Glass F. Cutaneous manifestations as the presenting signs of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma/high-grade B-cell lymphoma with MYC and BCL2 rearrangements. JAAD Case Rep. 2024. PMCID: PMC11714132.
    • Kucharik AH, Curkovic NB, Chavez JC, et al. Pseudoangiosarcoma and cutaneous collagenous vasculopathy in a patient on a Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor. JAAD Case Rep. 2024. PMID: 39345278.
    • Aflatooni S, Kucharik AH, Fourzali KM, et al. Cutaneous Tsukamurella tyrosinosolvens infection in an immunocompetent patient. JAAD Case Rep. 2024. PMID: 38883172.
    • Milani D, Kucharik A, Chen WS. Acquired elastotic hemangioma. PathologyOutlines.com website.
    • Aflatooni S, Kucharik AH, Fourzali KM, et al . Cutaneous Tsukamurella tyrosinosolvens infection in an immunocompetent patient. JAAD Case Reports. 2024.
    • Rajkumar JR, Gutierrez Y, Jones ME, Pourali SP, Kohn AH, et al. 34554 “Nothing really seemed to touch it that wasn’t a steroid”: An analysis of social media posts regarding the efficacy of topical corticosteroid use in atopic dermatitis. JAAD. 2022.
    • Kohn Kucharik A, Sivesind TE, Schmitt J, et al. From the Cochrane Library: Interventions for Mycosis Fungoides. JMIR Dermatol. 2022.
    • Kohn AH, Pourali SP, Adler BL, et al. The Association Between Allergic Contact Dermatitis and Erythema Multiforme: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Dermatitis. 2022. PMID 34967766.
    • Pourali SP, Gutierrez Y, Jones ME, Rajkumar JR, Kucharik AH, et al. Are we contributing to the opioid epidemic? A systematic review on systemic opioid use in dermatology. Int J Dermatol. 2021. PMID: 34870325.
    • Pourali SP, Gutierrez Y, Kucharik AH, et al. Bullous Dermatoses and Depression: A Systematic Review. JAMA Dermatol. 2021. PMID: 34668929.
    • Gutierrez Y, Pourali SP, Kucharik AH, et al. Topical opioid use in dermatologic disease: A systematic review. Dermatol Ther. 2021. PMID: 34605133.
    • Gutierrez Y, Pourali SP, Jones ME, Rajkumar JR, Kohn AH, et al. Alopecia areata in the United States: a ten-year analysis of patient characteristics, comorbidities, and treatment patterns. Dermatol Online J. 2021. PMID: 35130392.
    • Kohn AH, Alavi A, Armstrong AW, Babalola F, et al. International Dermatology Outcome Measures (IDEOM): Report from the 2020 Annual Meeting. Dermatology. 2022. PMID: 34537770.
    • Jones ME, Pourali SP, Kohn AH, et al. Differences in acne therapy prescribing patterns between dermatologists and pediatricians: A population-based study. Pediatr Dermatol. PMID: 34514637.
    • Pourali SP, Kucharik AH, Jones ME, et al. Chronic spontaneous urticaria: a 16-year analysis of pediatric patient demographics, treatment patterns, and comorbidities. Dermatol Online J. 202. PMID: 34755971.
    • Gutierrez Y, Jones ME, Rajkumar JR, Kohn AH, et al. Trichotillomania in the United States: An epidemiologic study of patient characteristics, comorbidities, and treatment patterns. Dermatol Online J. 2021. PMID: 34755970.
    • Pourali SP, Gutierrez Y, Kohn AH, et al. Chronic spontaneous urticaria in the United States: patient characteristics and treatment patterns. Int J Dermatol. 2021. PMID: 34370872.
    • Pourali SP, Kohn AH, Gutierrez Y, et al. Opiate use in dermatology: A population-based study using the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey in the United States. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021. PMID: 34274414.*
    • Kucharik AH, Pourali SP, Rajkumar JR, et al. Mental health outcomes and their association to race and ethnicity in acne patients: A population-based study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022. PMID: 34216719.
    • Perez-Chada LM, Kohn A, Gottlieb AB, et al. Report of the Skin Research Working Groups From the GRAPPA 2020 Annual Meeting. J Rheumatol Suppl. 2021 Jun; PMID: 34074659.
    • Jones ME, Kohn AH, Pourali SP, et al. The Use of Biologics During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dermatol Clin. 2021. PMID: 34556244.
    • Kohn AH, Pourali SP, Gutierrez Y, et al. Mental health outcomes in white patients versus patients with skin of color with psoriasis. Dermatol Online J. 202. PMID: 34118808.
    • Kohn AH, Pourali SP, Gutierrez Y, et al. No racial differences in mental health comorbidities in psoriasis patients. J of Investig Dermatol. 2021.
    • Rajkumar JR, Kohn AH, Pourali SP, et al. “Moisturize and get off any steroid cream”: an analysis of social media posts regarding TCS use in AD. J of Investig Dermatol. 2021.
    • Jones ME, Pourali SP, Kohn AH, et al. Differences in acne therapy prescribing patterns between pediatricians and dermatologists. J of Investig Dermatol. 2021.
    • Pourali SP, Kucharik AH, Gutierrez Y, et al. Opiate use in dermatology in the United States: A population-based study using the national ambulatory medical care survey. J of Investig Dermatol. 2021.
    • Perez-Chada LM, Kohn A, Gottlieb AB, et al. Report of the Skin Research Working Groups From the GRAPPA 2020 Annual Meeting. J Rheumatol. 202. PMID: 33722941.
    • Kohn AH, Transleau M, Sehgal M. Making it Personal: A Technique to Engage Learners Around Geriatrics. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2020. PMID: 32894606.
    • Kucharik AH, Chang C. The Relationship Between Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol. 2020. PMID: 32190437.
    • Kucharik MP, Waldburg D, Chandran A, Kohn A, et al. Acute Myeloid Leukemia Presenting As Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura. Cureus. 2020. PMID: 32190437.
    • Kohn A, Chang C. A review of the evidence for the existence of and relationship between hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). J Immunol. 2019.

    Poster and Presentations

    • Kucharik, AH. Beyond the Blood: BTK Inhibitors and Cutaneous Relevance. Morris Waisman Memorial Lectureship. Florida Academy of Dermatology. June 20, 2025. Boca Raton, FL.

    • Ghali H, Khadka M, Allen P, Mikhael M, Commaroto S, Reid D, Taylor N, Kucharik AH, Correa-Selm L. Treatment Outcomes of Alopecia based on Fitzpatrick Skin Types and Treatment Modality. American Academy of Dermatology. March 8, 2025. Orlando, FL.

    • Kucharik AH, Ghali H, Milani D, Warbasse E, Li P, Ravichandran S, Rodriguez-Waitkus P, Chen WS. PRAME Expression in Recurrent/Persistent Melanocytic Nevi. American Academy of Dermatology. March 8, 2025. Orlando, FL.

    • Pinero-Crespo G, Aflatooni S, Kahlon S, Boby A, Jajoo V, Mhaskar R, Karapetyan L, Kucharik AH. Cutaneous Immune-Related Adverse Events Associated with Immunotherapy in Patients with Melanoma. American Academy of Dermatology. March 8, 2025. Orlando, FL.
    • Ghali H, Nunez A, Beekman K, Kucharik AH, Correa-Selm L, Albers SA. Examining the Safety of Dermatological and Surgical Procedures in Patients Undergoing Systemic Isotretinoin Therapy: An Updated Review. Univesity of South Florida Research Day. February 28, 2025. Tampa, FL.
    • Ravichandran S, Kucharik AH, Pizzi J, Albers SE, Chen WS. “Piezogenic granuloma” of the elbow: a new entity. American Society of Dermatopathology 61st Annual Meeting. November 9, 2024. Chicago, IL.
    • Bair C, Aflatooni S, Coughin E, Lipman Z, Kucharik AH, Albers S. Comparative Evaluation of the Appropriateness and Safety of ChatGPT and Reddit for Addressing Dermatological Concerns. Florida Medical Association Symposium. August 3, 2024. Orlando, FL.
    • Milani D, Kucharik AH, Fourzali K, Krenitsky A, Yi J, Thomley M, Hatch L, Hennessy K, Chen WS, Correa-Selm L, Glass L. The cutaneous manisfestations of IgG4-related disease: a case report and literature review. American Academy of Dermatology. March 9, 2024. San Diego, CA.
    • Eakes J, Hatch L, Hennessy K, Ravichandran S, Ayoubi N, Fourzali K, Yi J, Krenitsky A, Kucharik AH, Correa L. Pembrolizumab-Induced lichenoid drug eruption successfully treated with dupilumab. American Academy of Dermatology. March 8, 2024. San Diego, CA.
    • Kucharik AH, Kahlon S, Curkovic N, Chavez JC, Tsai KY, Brohl AS, Grichnik JM. Cutaneous collagenous vasculopathy masquerading as primary cutaneous angiosarcoma in a patient on a Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor. University of South Florida Research Day. March 1, 2024. Tampa, FL.
    • Pinero-Crespo G, Kucharik AH, Chen WS, Werner Idiaquez D, Doenges J, Sokol L, Glass L. Cutaneous manifestations as the presenting signs of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. University of South Florida Research Day. March 1, 2024. Tampa, FL.
    • Aflatooni S, Kucharik AH, Fourzali K, Kowalewski C. Cutaneous Tsukamurella tyrosinosolvens infection in an immunocompetent patient. University of South Florida Research Day. March 1, 2024. Tampa, FL.
    • Perez-Chada LP*, Grant C*, Woodbury M, Haberman R, Noe M, Kohn-Kucharik A, Armstrong AW, Eder L, Mease P, Ogdie A, Strand V, Gottlieb AB, Merola J. Development of a patient-reported outcome measure to assess musculoskeletal symptoms in psoriatic disease: the IDEOM MSK Questionnaire (IDEOM MSK-Q). European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 31st Congress. September 8, 2022. Milan, Italy (virtual).
    • Pourali SP, Gutierrez Y, Kohn AH, Rajkumar JR, Jones ME, Armstrong AW. Trends in ambulatory visits for chronic spontaneous urticaria: A cross-sectional study. European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 30th Congress, Virtual Meeting. September 29, 2021. Vienna, Austria (virtual).
    • Perez-Chada LP, Kohn AH, Armstrong AW, Eder L, Mease P, Ogdie A, Strand V, Gottlieb AB, Merola JF. Development of the IDEOM MSK-8 questionnaire: a novel instrument to measure musculoskeletal symptoms and impact in psoriasis patients. National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) Research Symposium. September 2, 2021. New York City, NY (virtual).
    • Pourali SP, Kohn AH, Jones ME, Armstrong AW. Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria in the United States: A cross-sectional study. Society for Pediatric Dermatology, Virtual Annual Meeting. July 8, 2021. Toronto, Canada (virtual).
    • Zagona-Prizio C, Kohn AH, Armstrong AW. Dermatologic Treatment Satisfaction Instrument Validation.  IDEOM adjacent to GRAPPA Virtual Annual Meeting & Trainee Consortium. July 8, 2021. Podium. Los Angeles, CA (virtual).
    • Kohn AH, Pourali SP, Gutierrez Y, Jones ME, Rajkumar JR, Armstrong AW. Mental health outcomes and their Association to Race and Ethnicity in Atopic Dermatitis Patients: A population-based study. Brigham and Women’s Hospital Dermatology Medical Student Virtual Research Symposium 2021. May 26, 2021. Boston, MA (virtual).
    • Pourali SP, Kohn AH, Jones ME, Armstrong AW. Chronic spontaneous urticaria in children: A population study of patient demographics, treatment patterns, and comorbidities. Brigham and Women's Hospital, Virtual Dermatology Research Symposium 2021. May 26, 2021. Boston, MA (virtual).
    • Jones ME, Pourali SP, Kohn AH, Gutierrez Y, Rajkumar JR, Armstrong AW. Does who you see matter? A population study examining acne therapy prescribing patterns between primary care physicians and dermatologists for adult acne patients. Brigham and Women’s Hospital Dermatology Medical Student Virtual Research Symposium 2021. May 26, 2021. Boston, MA (virtual).
    • Gutierrez Y, Pourali SP, Jones ME, Rajkumar JR, Kohn AH, Compoginis G, Armstrong AW. Alopecia Areata in the United States: A population-based study using the national ambulatory medical care survey. Brigham and Women’s Hospital Dermatology Medical Student Virtual Research Symposium 2021. May 26, 2021. Boston, MA (virtual).
    • Rajkumar JR, Kohn AH, Pourali SP, Gutierrez Y, Jones ME, Armstrong AW. Do patients believe topical steroids work? An analysis of social media posts regarding the efficacy of TCS use in eczema. Brigham and Women’s Hospital Dermatology Medical Student Virtual Research Symposium 2021. May 26, 2021. Boston, MA (virtual).
    • Pourali SP, Gutierrez Y, Kohn AH, Rajkumar JR, Jones ME, Armstrong AW.  Chronic spontaneous urticaria among adults in the United States: A 16-year analysis of patient demographics and treatments. Brigham and Women's Hospital, Virtual Dermatology Research Symposium 2021. May 26, 2021. Boston, MA (virtual).
    • Rajkumar JR, Kohn AH, Pourali SP, Jones ME, Gutierrez Y, Armstrong AW. “Moisturize and get off any steroid cream”: an analysis of social media posts regarding TCS use in AD. Society of Investigative Dermatology Virtual Meeting 2021. May 6, 2021. Podium. Chicago, IL (virtual).
    • Jones ME, Pourali SP, Kohn AH, Gutierrez Y, Rajkumar JR, Singh I, Armstrong AW. Differences in acne therapy prescribing patterns between pediatricians and dermatologists. Society of Investigative Dermatology Virtual Meeting 2021. May 6, 2021. Podium. Chicago, IL (virtual).
    • Pourali SP, AH Kohn, Gutierrez Y, Jones ME, Rajkumar JR, Kostandy G, Armstrong AW. Opiate use in dermatology in the United States: A population-based study using the national ambulatory medical care survey. Society of Investigative Dermatology Virtual Meeting 2021. May 6, 2021. Podium. Chicago, IL (virtual).
    • Kohn AH, Pourali SP, Gutierrez Y, Jones ME, Rajkumar JR, Read C, Armstrong AW. No racial differences in mental health comorbidities in psoriasis patients. Society of Investigative Dermatology Virtual Meeting 2021. May 3, 2021. Podium. Chicago, IL (virtual).
    • Kucharik MP, Waldburg D, Chandran A, Kohn AH, Nazarian R. Acute Myeloid Leukemia Presenting as Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura. Palm Beach County Medical Society Virtual Poster Symposium. April 12, 2021. West Palm Beach, FL (virtual).
    • Kohn AH, Winslow W, Burgos A. An atypical case of a glomuvenous malformation presenting as a non-tender, compressible plaque. American College of Physicians Florida Chapter Virtual Abstract Competition. March 29, 2021. Boca Raton, FL (virtual).
    • Jones ME, Pourali SP, Kohn AH, Gutierrez Y, Rajkumar JR, Singh I, Armstrong AW. Who You See Matters: A Population Study Examining Acne Therapy Prescribing Patterns Between Pediatricians and Dermatologists. Deans Research Scholar Medical Student Research Forum at University of Southern California. February 3, 2021. Los Angeles, California.
    • Kohn AH, Armstrong AW. Psoriasis Workgroup Update: The Validation of a Dermatology Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire. 2020 International Dermatology Outcome Measures (IDEOM) Virtual Meeting. October 24, 2020. Podium. Washington, D.C. (virtual).
    • Kohn AH, Perez-Chada LM. Patient Panel: Psoriasis, Hidradenitis Suppurative, Pyoderma Gangrenosum. 2020 International Dermatology Outcome Measures (IDEOM) Virtual Meeting. October 23, 2020. Podium. Washington, D.C. (virtual).
    • Kohn AH, Armstrong AW. Psoriatic Disease Breakout Session: Assessing Instruments that Evaluate Online Digital Health Information. 2020 International Dermatology Outcome Measures (IDEOM) Virtual Meeting. October 23, 2020. Podium. Washington, D.C. (virtual).
    • Kohn AH, Perez-Chada LM. Patient Pre-Meeting: Overview of Instrument Validation. 2020 International Dermatology Outcome Measures (IDEOM) Virtual Meeting. October 22, 2020. Podium. Washington, D.C. (virtual).
    • Kohn AH. Treatment Satisfaction Overview. International Dermatology Outcome Measures (IDEOM) at 2020 Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA) Meeting and Trainee Symposium. July 8, 2020. Podium. Los Angeles, CA (virtual).
    • Kohn AH, Anderson K, Sangueza O, Taylor S. Xanthomas as Presenting Sign of Severe Hypercholesterolemia. 43rd Annual Southeastern Consortium (SEC) for Dermatology. October 4, 2019. Durham, North Carolina.
    • Kohn AH, Chang C. The relationship between hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). American Association of Immunologists (AAI) 2019 Meeting. May 10, 2019. San Diego, California.
    • Kohn AH, Avdella A, Engstrom G, Reyes B, Ouslander J. 30 Day Readmission Diagnoses in Older Adults Previously Admitted for a Diagnosis of Sepsis. Palm Beach County Medical Society (PBCMS) Future of Medicine 2019 Summit. February 7, 2019. West Palm Beach, Florida. 
    • Kohn AH, Transleau M, Sehgal M. Making it Personal: A Technique to Engage Learners Around Geriatrics. American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Annual Scientific 2018 Meeting. May 4, 2018. Orlando, Florida.
    • Avdella A, Kohn AH, Engstrom G, Reyes B, Ouslander J. Associations of 30 Day Readmissions Following Hip Fractures in Patients 75 and Older. Florida Chapter American College of Physicians (ACP) Annual Scientific 2018 Meeting. September 8, 2018. Tampa, Florida. 

  • Book Chapters:

    1. Yi JZ, Friedland M, McGee JS. Chapter 7: Epigenetics and Precision Medicine in Skin Diseases. Epigenetics in Precision Medicine, Editor(s): José Luis García-Giménez. Academic Press, Nov 2022, Pages 193-221.

    Peer-Reviewed Articles:

    *Contributed equally as co-authors

    2. Mayur O, Martinez R, Yi JZ, Chung HJ, McGee JS. A pilot study profiling the gut microbiome in acne patients of different racial backgrounds: Experimental considerations and pitfalls. Exp Dermatol. 2023 May 14. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37183311.

    3. Yi JZ, Chen SX, Lukac D, McGee JS. Arch Dermatol Res. 2022 Dec. PMID: 34510277.

    4. Enos CW, Yi JZ, McLean RR, Sima AP, Kohl EA, Eckmann T, Van Voorhees AS. Similar response to biologic therapy across racial and ethnic groups among patients with psoriasis enrolled in the CorEvitas Psoriasis Registry. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022 Nov. PMID: 35643239.

    5. Yi JZ, Pagani K, Lukac D, Li S, Chung HJ, McGee, JS. Racial differences in psychiatric comorbidities of rosacea: a large, urban academic center case-control study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022 Aug. PMID: 34547357.

    6. Yi JZ, Lukac D, Li S, McGee JS. Rosacea and subsequent diagnosis of venous thromboembolism: a large, urban academic center case-control study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022 Jun. PMID: 34139293.

    7. Yi JZ, Lukac D, Pagani K, Li S, McGee, JS. Rosacea and upper gastrointestinal comorbidities: a large, urban academic center case-control study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2022 Mar. PMID: 34661953.

    8. Lukac D, Pagani K, Yi JZ, McGee, JS. Quality and Understandability of Youtube Videos as a Source of Patient Information on Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2022 Mar. PMID: 34767665.

    9. Yi JZ, Enos CW, Prodanovic EM, Gardner JM, Roberts AA. A Slow-Growing Papule on the Right Shin: Challenge & Answer (Answer: Pleomorphic Hyalinizing Angiectatic Tumor). Am J Dermatopathol. 2021 Nov 1. PMID: 34560685.

    10. Yi JZ*, Morss-Walton PC*, Gunning M, McGee JS. Ostomy 101 for Dermatologists: Managing Peristomal Skin Diseases. Dermatol Ther. 2021 Sep. PMID: 34309140.

    11. Yi JZ, McGee JS. Epigenetic-modifying therapies: an emerging avenue for the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases. Experimental Dermatol. 2021 Aug. PMID: 33752257.

    12. Yi JZ, Reynolds RV, Olbricht SM, McGee JS. Moving forward with teledermatology: Operational challenges of a hybrid in-person and virtual practice. Clin Dermatol. 2021 Jul-Aug. PMID: 34809777.

    13. Yi JZ, Himes R, Smith RS, McKee P, Roberts AA. Painful scrotal dermatitis secondary to 5-fluorouracil. Dermatology Online J. 2021 June;27(6).

    14. Chand S, Rrapi R, Lam J, Chakrala T, Yi Z, Song S, Nguyen E, Kroshinsky D. Risk factors associated with detection of deep vein thrombosis on ultrasonography in patients with lower extremity cellulitis [Abstract 440]. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2021 May 1; 141(5S):S76.

    15. Chand S, Rrapi R, Lam J, Chakrala T, Yi Z, Song S, Nguyen E, Kroshinsky D. Risk factors associated with detection of cutaneous abscess on ultrasonography in patients with cellulitis [Abstract 310]. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2021 May 1; 141(5S):S55.

    16. Chand S, Rrapi R, Lam J, Chakrala T, Yi Z, Song S, Nguyen E, Kroshinsky D. Risk factors associated with detection of osteomyelitis on magnetic resonance imaging in patients with cellulitis [Abstract 308]. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2021 May 1; 141(5S):S54.

    17. Yi JZ, Vignali LH, Coons JT, Lawrence SW, Sriraman N. Understanding Attitudes Toward Contraception and Barriers to LARC Use in the Teenage Population [Abstract]. Southern Medical Journal. 2020;113(12):661-821.

    18. Allen HB, Yi Z, Roberts AA, Allen RA. Biofilms in Rheumatoid Arthritis Nodules: A Novel Clue Relating to Microbial Origin. Microbiology & Infectious Diseases. 2020 Jan;3(4):1-2.

    19. Nutan F, Yi Z. Angiokeratoma corporis diffusum. Medscape Drugs & Diseases. 2019 Nov 1.

    20. Nutan F, Yi Z. Necrolytic acral erythema. Medscape Drugs & Diseases. 2019 Oct 1.

    21. Jacobsen JPR, Oh A, Bangle R, Roberts W, Royer E, Windermere S, Modesto N, Yi Z, Vernon R, Manuel C, Nikhil U, Snyder J, Nicholls P, Sachs B, and Caron M. Slow-release delivery enhances the pharmacological properties of oral 5-hydroxytryptophan: Mouse proof-of-concept. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2019 Nov;44(12):2082-2090.

    22. Zhang X, Li B, Han H, Song S, Xu H, Yi Z, Hong Y, Zhuang W, Yi N. Pathway-structured Predictive Modeling for Multi-Level Drug Response in Multiple Myeloma. Bioinformatics. 2018 Nov 1;34(21):3609-3615.

    Posters 

    1. Assessment of racial/ethnic differences in treatment response to biologics among patients in CorEvitas' Psoriasis Registry. Society of Investigative Dermatology Annual Meeting – Portland, OR. 2022.2. Assessment of racial/ethnic differences in treatment response to biologics among patients in CorEvitas' Psoriasis Registry. National Psoriasis Foundation Research Symposium – New York, NY. 2021.

    3. Risk factors associated with detection of cutaneous abscess on ultrasonography in patients with cellulitis. Society of Investigative Dermatology Annual Meeting – Virtual. 2021.

    4. A 67-year-old man with pancreatitis, polyarthritis, and subcutaneous nodules. New EnglandDermatological Society Annual Meeting – Virtual. 2021.

    5. Cutting it close: Worsening of HIV-associated epidermodysplasia verruciformis. The American Society of Dermatopathology Annual Meeting – Virtual. 2020.

    6. Understanding attitudes toward contraception and barriers to LARC use in the teenage population. Southern Medical Association Annual Meeting – Virtual. 2020.

    7. Depiction of rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea in communities in the Eastern health region of Virginia. EVMS Annual Poster Session – Norfolk VA. 2019.

    8. Effect of novel 5-HTP slow release and SSRI treatment on a mouse model of depression. Duke University Graduate Research Poster Session – Durham, NC. 2014.

    9. Use of functional magnetic resonance imaging to visualize neural circuits involved in meditation. State of North Carolina Research Symposium – Durham, NC 2013.

    10. Neural pathways in meditation. Society of Neuroscience Annual Meeting – New Orleans, LA. 2012.

    Other Published Media

    2021 “Dr. Christopher Jackson on the Residency Match Process” [Podcast]Southern Medical Association. April 2021. Click to access

    2021 “Social Media Series: A talk with @Passion4pathology on how medical professionals can get involved in social media” [Podcast]Southern Medical Association. Feb 2021.

    2021 “Social Media Series: How @Passion4Pathology is using social media to advance medical education” [Podcast]Southern Medical Association. Jan 2021.

    2020 “Social media as a physician’s tool” [Article]Southern Medical Association. Dec 2020.

    2020 “How Medical Associations Can Benefit Physicians-in-Training” [Podcast]Southern Medical Association. Oct 2020.

    2020 “Student wellness during medical training and how medical associations can help” [Article]Southern Medical Association. Sept 2020.

Second Year Residents

  • Peer-Reviewed Publications

    1. Masiuk KE, Laborada J, Roncarolo MG, Hollis RP, Kohn DB. Lentiviral Gene Therapy in HSCs Restores Lineage-Specific Foxp3 Expression and Suppresses Autoimmunity in a Mouse Model of IPEX Syndrome. Cell Stem Cell. 2019 Feb 7;24(2):309-317.e7. [PMID: 30639036].
    2. Masiuk KE, Brown D, Laborada J, Hollis RP, Urbinati F, Kohn DB. Improving Gene Therapy Efficiency through the Enrichment of Human Hematopoietic Stem Cells. Molecular Therapy. 2017 Sep 6;25(9):2163-2175. [PMID: 28663101].
    3. Laborada J, Jacob SE. Erythematous Geometric Patch on Back. J Derm Nurs Assoc. 2020 July;12(4):173-175. doi:10.1097/JDN.0000000000000547.
    4. Kellogg C, Mittal N, Hakimi K, Laborada J, Young Karris M, Bamford L, Marsch AF. Sun protection behaviors among people living with HIV. Dermatol Online J. 2021 May 15;27(5). [PMID: 34118811].
    5. Laborada J, Cohen PR. Smoker's Mustache Revisited: Upper Lip Hair Yellow Discoloration Associated with Tobacco. Cureus. 2021 Oct 23;13(10):e18988. [PMID: 34820243].
    6. Laborada J, Cohen PR. Tuberculosis-Associated Erythema Nodosum. Cureus. 2021 Dec 5;13(12):e20184. [PMID: 35004007].
    7. Laborada J, Cohen PR. Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Lichen Simplex Chronicus Successfully Treated with Topical Cannabinoid Oil: A Case Report and Summary of Cannabinoids in Dermatology. Cureus. 2022 Apr 5;14(4):e23850. [PMID: 35530920].
    8. Laborada J, Schiff DE. Fibro-adipose Vascular Anomaly. Clinical Images and Case Reports Journal. 2022 Aug 21; 4(8): 256. https://www.literaturepublishers.org/archive/Fibro-adipose-Vascular-Anomaly.html
    9. Appiah MM, Haft MA, Kleinman E, Laborada J, Lee S, Loop L, Geng B, Eichenfield LF. Atopic Dermatitis: Review of Comorbidities and Therapeutics. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2022 Aug;129(2):142-149. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2022.05.015. [PMID: 35609746].
    10. Laborada J, Kleinman E, Metterle L, Eichenfield LF. What’s New in Topicals for Atopic Dermatitis? American Journal of Clinical Dermatology. 2022 Sep;23(5):595-603. [PMID: 36048410].
    11. Laborada J, Erickson CP, Calame A, Cohen PR. Multiple skin neoplasms at one site (MUSK IN A NEST): collision tumor consisting of epidermal (macular seborrheic keratosis) and dermal (lichen amyloidosis) components. Dermatol Online J. 2022 Oct 15;28(5). doi: 10.5070/D328559259. [PMID: 36809132].
    12. Shin L, Lee C, Laborada J, Egeberg A, Wu JJ. Psoriasis and healthcare utilization: a cross-sectional study. Int J Dermatol. 2022 Oct 17. [PMID: 36250301].
    13. Shin L, Shahsavari S, Laborada J, Lee C, Thyssen JP, Wu JJ. COVID-19 vaccine side effects in patients with and without atopic dermatitis. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2022 Oct 28. [PMID: 36305461].
    14. Shin L, Laborada J, Lee C, Egeberg A, Wu JJ. Association Between Psoriasis and Food Insecurity Among United States Adults. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2022 Dec;15(12):47-48. [PMID: 36569529].
    15. Shin L, Shahsavari S, Lee C, Laborada J, Egeberg A, Wu JJ. Adverse Effects of the COVID-19 Vaccine in Patients With Psoriasis. Cutis. 2023 Feb;111(2):80-81. [PMID: 37075187].
    16. Lopez MHP, Guenin SH, Laborada J, Lebwohl MG. Post-Hyaluronic Acid Filler Reaction Treated With Abrocitinib: A Case Report. J Drugs Dermatol. 2024 Jan 1;23(1):1355-56. [PMID: 38206137].
    17. Dong S, Zhang S, Park H, De La Rosa J, Al-Nabti A, Pham VX, Cedeno A, Toledo I, Jallorina A, Laborada J, Sun B, Wang R, Hightower G. Artificial intelligence tools may be superior to traditional approaches for translating patient handouts: A pilot study. JAAD Int. 2024 May 6;16:252-253. [PMID: 39072266].
    18. Laborada J, Shin L, Lee C, Shahsavari S, Egeberg A, Wu JJ. Growth in the Cost of Biologics in Medicare Beneficiaries, 2017 to 2019. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2024 Jul;17(7):17-18. [PMID: 39006809]
    19. Abdin R, Thomley M, Laborada J, Malafronte P, Correa-Selm L. of Erythematous Scaly Plaques in a Patient with Vitiligo. Cutis. In press.

    Online Publications

    1. Laborada J, Cohen PR. What condition does the woman with scleral dyschromia have? Osteogenesis Imperfecta [DermDx]. The Dermatologist. 2021 Feb;29(1):56-58. https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/thederm/article/what-condition-does-woman-scleral-dyschromia-have
    2. Laborada J, Eichenfield LF,. COVID-19-associated Henoch-Schonlein Purpura. MDedge Pediatric Dermatology Consult. 2021 Nov. https://www.mdedge.com/pediatrics/article/248638/dermatology/what-diagnosis
    3. Laborada J, Eichenfield LF. Becker’s Nevus. MDedge Pediatric Dermatology Consult. 2022 March. https://www.mdedge.com/dermatology/article/252682/dermatology/11-year-old-female-presented-skin-discoloration-her-back
    4. Laborada J, Matiz C. Erythema Annulare Centrifugum. MDedge Pediatric Dermatology Consult. 2022 July. https://www.mdedge.com/pediatrics/article/255532/dermatology/adolescent-female-rash-arms-and-posterior-legs
    5. Laborada J, Lee A. Soaring High: A Children’s Book about Psoriasis. Kindle Direct Publishing. 2022 Sept. https://www.amazon.com/Soaring-High-Childrens-about-Psoriasis

    Abstracts

    1. Masiuk KE, Laborada J, Hollis RP, Urbinati F, Kohn DB. Development of a Treg Lineage Specific Lentiviral Vector for the Treatment of IPEX Syndrome. Blood. 2017 Dec. 7;130(1):528. doi: 10.1182/blood.V130.Suppl_1.528.528
    2. Laborada J, Kellogg C, Marsch AF. Treatment Patterns for Psoriasis in Geriatric Patients: A Single-Institution Retrospective Review of 496 Cases. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Dec 1;83(6). doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2020.06.604.
    3. Tracy A, Loop L, Geng B, Villapando N, Wu Alyssa, Bhatti Safiyyah, Appiah M, Kleinman E, Laborada J, Eichenfield LF. Achieving Disease Improvement in Severe and Difficult to Control Atopic Dermatitis through a Multidisciplinary Approach. Experimental Dermatology. 2021 Oct. 24;30(S2):39. doi: 10.1111/exd.14457.
    4. Laborada J, Shin L, Lee C, Shahsavari S, Egeberg A, Wu J. Growth in the cost of biologics in Medicare beneficiaries, 2017 to 2019. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 142(8),58.
    5. Appiah M, Loop L, Villapando N, Kleinman E, Laborada J, Geng B, Eichenfield LF. Patient vs Provider Reported Outcomes in a Multidisciplinary Atopic Dermatitis Clinic. British Journal of Dermatology, 186(4), 165. PMID: 35377955.
    6. Laborada J, Kellogg C, Marsch AF. Treatments for Melasma: A Cross-Sectional Study of YouTube Videos Including DISCERN scores. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022 Sept 1;87(3). doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2022.06.527.
    7. Duvenjian C, Laborada J, Marsch AF. Retinoids: A Cross-Sectional Study of YouTube Videos Including DISCERN Scores. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022 Sept 1;87(3). doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2022.06.448.
    8. Laborada J, Behling C, Tom WL. Characterization of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Children with Psoriasis: A Pilot Study. Pediatric Dermatology. 2022;39:773. doi:10.1111/pde.15130.
    9. Pan A, Laborada J, Milovanovic U, Lam L, Correa-Selm L, Ottuso P. Diagnostic Accuracy of Reflectance Confocal Microscopy for Acral Lentiginous Melanoma. J Am Acad Dermatol supplements. In press.

    Poster presentations

    1. Laborada J, Masiuk KE, Kohn DB. Improving Gene Therapy Efficiency through the Enrichment of Human Hematopoietic Stem Cells. Presented at UCLA Science Poster Day. May 2016.
    2. Laborada J, Masiuk KE, Kohn DB. Hematopoietic Stem Cell-Based Gene Therapy for IPEX Syndrome. Presented at UCLA Science Poster Day. June 2017.
    3. Laborada J, Gupta S, O’hara M, Schuljak S. Impact of Medical Adherence on Biomarkers of Chronic Disease. Presented at UCRSOM Annual Practice Improvement Project Conference. Oct 2019.
    4. Laborada J, Behling C, Tom WL. Characterization of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Children with Psoriasis: A Pilot Study. Presented at Society of Pediatric Dermatology 2022 Annual Meeting.
    5. Laborada J, Choi A, Di Nardo A, Hinds B. Pleomorphic Dermal Sarcoma Arising within a Scar for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer. Presented at American Society of Dermatopathology 2022 Annual Meeting.

    Oral Presentations

    1. Laborada J, Masiuk KE, Kohn DB. Development of a Lineage-Specific FoxP3 cDNA Lentiviral Vector. Presented at UCLA CARE Summer Research Program Symposium. Aug 2016.
    2. Laborada J, Kellogg C, Marsch AF. Treatment Patterns for Psoriasis in Geriatric Patients: A Single-Institution Retrospective Review of 496 Cases. Presented at UCSD Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) Symposium. Aug 2019.
    3. Laborada J, Kellogg C, Marsch AF. Adverse events associated with systemic therapy for psoriasis in geriatric patients. Presented at Brigham and Women’s Hospital Dermatology Medical Student Virtual Research Symposium.  May 2021.
    4. Laborada J, Tom W. Atypical Nevus Simplex/Megalencephaly-Capillary Malformation Syndrome. Presented at San Diego Dermatology Society. Nov 2021.
    5. Laborada J. Journal Club: Retrospective Case Series of Pediatric Stevens-Johns on Syndrome. UC San Diego Pediatric Dermatology Dept Education Conference. Jan 2022.
    6. Laborada J, Tom W. Congenital partially involuted hemangioma. Vascular Lesion Conference, Rady Children’s Hospital. Feb 2022.
    7. Laborada J, Eichenfield LF. Venous Malformation. Vascular Lesion Conference, Rady Children’s Hospital. May 2022.
    8. Laborada J, Kellogg C, Marsch AF. Treatments for Melasma: A Cross-Sectional Study of YouTube Videos Including DISCERN scores. Presented at AAD 2022Annual Meeting.
    9. Laborada J, Shin L, Lee C, Shahsavari S, Egeberg A, Wu J. Growth in the cost of biologics in Medicare beneficiaries, 2017 to 2019. Presented at SID 2022 Annual Meeting.
    10. Laborada J, Allen A, Dohil M. Cutaneous Mesenchymal Tumors. Presented at UCSD Dermatology Grand Rounds. May 2022.
    11. Laborada J, Allen A, Dohil M. Medallion-like Dermal Dendrocyte Hamartoma (MLDDH). Presented at Society of Pediatric Dermatology 2022 Annual Meeting: Cases of the Year.
    12. Laborada J, Behling C, Tom WL. Characterization of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Children with Psoriasis: A Pilot Study. Presented at PeDRA Annual Meeting 2022 NextGen Research Forum.
    13. Laborada J, Correa L. Colocalized Psoriasis and Vitiligo. Presented at Florida West Coast Society. Nov 2024.
    14. Laborada J, Lin A. Buschke-Lowenstein Tumor. Presented at USF Grand Rounds. Jan 2025.
    15. Laborada J, Kowalewski C. Vibrio Vulnificus. Presented at Florida West Coast Society. Feb 2025.
    16. Laborada J, Lin A. Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris. Presented at USF Grand Rounds. March 2025.
    17. Laborada J, Albers S. Lichen Planus Pigmentosus. Presented at USF Grand Rounds. June 2025.

  • Peer Reviewed Journal Articles (Published)

    • Aflatoni S, Bair C, Coughlin E, Lipman ZM, Kucharik A, Albers S. Comparing the Quality of Patient Guidance on Dermatologic Care Generated by ChatGPT vs Reddit. Cutis. 2025 June;115(6):197-199 | doi:10.12788/cutis.1222
    • Aflatooni S, Natarelli N, Lipman ZM, Correa-Selm L. Assessing Satisfaction Levels with Teledermatology in the Post-COVID-19 Era: A Cross-Sectional Study. J of Skin. 2025;9(3):2318-2321. doi:10.25251/skin.9.3.5
    • de Freitas JT, Thakur V, LaPorte KM, Thakur VS, Flores B, Caicedo V, Ajaegbu CGE, Ingrasci G, Lipman ZM, Zhang K, Qiu H, Malek TR, Bedogni B. Notch1 blockade by a novel, selective anti-Notch1 neutralizing antibody improves immunotherapy efficacy in melanoma by promoting an inflamed TME. J Exp Clin Cancer Res. 2024 Nov 4;43(1):295. doi: 10.1186/s13046-024-03214-5. PMID: 39491031; PMCID: PMC11533310.
    • Nattkemper, LA, Lipman, ZM, Ingrasci, G., Maldonado, C., Garces, J.C., Loayza, E. and Yosipovitch,
    • G. (2023) Neuroimmune Mediators of Pruritus in Hispanic Scalp Psoriatic Itch. Acta Dermato- Venereologica. PMID: 36967545
    • Labib A, Ju T., Lipman ZM, Yosipovitch, G. (2022) Evaluating the effectiveness of intranasal butorphanol in reducing chronic itch. Acta dermato-venereologica. PMID: 35470402
    • Ingrasci, G., Lipman, ZM., Yosipovitch G. (2021) When topical therapy of atopic dermatitis fails: a guide for the clinician. Expert Review of Clinical Immunology. PMID: 34720031
    • Lipman, ZM., Tosti, A. (2021) Contact Dermatitis in Nail Cosmetics. Allergies
    • Lipman, ZM., Yap, QV., Rosen, J., Nattkemper, LA., Yosipovitch, G. (2021) The Impact of Chronic Pruritus on Patients’ Quality of Life: A cross-sectional study. J Am Acad Dermatol. PMID: 34132751
    • Lipman, ZM., Yosipovitch G, Germain, MJ. (2021) Clinical management of CKD-associated pruritus: Current treatment options and future approaches. Clinical Kidney Journal. PMID: 34987779
    • Lipman, ZM., Labib, A., Yosipovitch, G. (2021) Current clinical options for the management of itch in atopic dermatitis. Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology. PMID: 34377004
    • Lipman, ZM., Labib, A., Vander Does, AN., Yosipovitch, G. (2021) Autoimmune progesterone dermatitis: A systematic review. Dermatitis. PMID: 34405830
    • Ingrasci, G., Lipman, ZM., Hawash A., Yosipovitch G. (2021) The Pruritogenic Role of the Type 2 Immune Response in Diseases Associated with Chronic Itch. Experimental Dermatology. PMID: 34033148
    • Lipman, ZM., Yap, QV., Nattkemper, L., Yosipovitch, G. (2021) Association of neuropathic itch with patients’ quality of life. JAMA Dermatology. PMID: 34132751
    • Lipman, ZM., Yosipovitch, G. (2021) Commentary on Sleep Disturbance in Adult Dermatological Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study on Prevalence, Burden and Associated Factors. Practice Update Dermatology.
    • Lipman, ZM., Ingrasci, G., Yosipovitch, G. (2021) Approach to the patient with chronic pruritus. Medical Clinics of North America. PMID: 34059246
    • Lipman, ZM., Magnolo, N., Golpanian, RS., Storck, M., Yosipovitch, G., Zeidler, C. (2020) Comparison of itch characteristics and sleep in patients with brachioradial pruritus and notalgia paresthetica- a retrospective analysis from 2 itch centers. J Am Acad Dermatol International. PMID: 34409357
    • Lipman, ZM., Yosipovitch, G. (2021) An evaluation of difelikefalin as a treatment option for moderate-to- severe pruritus in end stage renal disease. Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy. PMID: 33190563
    • Lipman, ZM., Yosipovitch, G. (2021) Substance Use and Chronic Itch. J Am Acad Dermatol. PMID: 32891774
    • Golpanian, R.S., Fourzali, K., Fowler, E., Kursewicz, C., Lipman, Z., Yosipovitch, G. (2020) The Pleasurability of Scratching and Itch Amongst Different Pruritic Conditions. Acta dermato-venereologica PMID: 32726453
    • Golpanian, R. S., Lipman, Z., Fourzali, K., Fowler, E., & Yosipovitch, G. (2020). Psychiatric Comorbidities in Non-psychogenic Chronic Itch, a US-based Study. Acta dermato-venereologica. PMID: 2315074
    • Peer Reviewed Journal Articles (Submitted/In Progress)
    • Zhu, J., Nguyễn, N.P., Lipman, ZM., Albers, SE. From Korean Wave to Korean Skincare: A review of the ingredients. Submitted to Cutis.

    Peer Reviewed Book Chapters

    • Ju, T., Lipman, ZM., Yosipovitch G. Uremic Pruritus. In: Kang S, Goh C, Kim N, Kwatra
    • SG. eds. Fitzpatrick’s Therapeutics: A Clinician’s Guide to Dermatologic Treatment. McGraw-Hill Education; 2023.
    • Lipman, ZM., Tosti, A. (2023) Chapter 18: Benign Melanocytic Lesions of the Nail Hair and Nail Disorders (pp 145).
    • Lipman, ZM., Golpanian, RS., and Yosipovitch, G. (2022) Treatment of itch in atopic dermatitis. In Allergic and Immunologic Diseases (pp. 1259-1279). Academic Press.
    • Lipman, ZM., Ingrasci, G., Yosipovitch, G. (2021) Chapter 8: Approach to the patient with chronic pruritus. In J. Callen (Ed.), Dermatology (pp. 699-721) Amsterdam: Elsevier

    Peer Reviewed Books

    • Yosipovitch, G. and Lipman, Z.M., 2025. Living Without Itch: Proven Strategies and Treatments for Relief. JHU Press.

    Poster Presentations

    • Aleena Boby, Zoe Lipman, Catherine Kowalewski. Pancreatic panniculitis with polyarthritis in the setting of a pseudocyst (2025) American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting; Orlando, FL
    • Tyler Harrison, Helana Ghali, Zoe Lipman, Ann Lin. Psychiatric Symptoms and Utilization of Support Resources in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study (2025) American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting; Orlando, FL
    • Zoe Lipman, Qai Ven Yap, Jordan Rosen, Leigh Nattkemper, Gil Yosipovitch. Comparison of Quality of Life Between Different Itch Diagnoses (2021, October 22-23) 11th World Congress on Itch; Virtual
    • Zoe Lipman, Qai Ven Yap, Jordan Rosen, Leigh Nattkemper, Gil Yosipovitch. Comparison of Quality of Life Between Different Itch Diagnoses (2021, June 2) Virtual University of Miami Miller School of Medicine 5th Annual Celia & Samuel Resnik Research Day; Miami, FL, USA.
    • Zoe Lipman, Angelina Labib, Ashley Vander Does, Gil Yosipovitch. Autoimmune Progesterone Dermatitis: A Systematic Review (2021, May 26) Brigham and Women’s Hospital Dermatology Medical Student Symposium.
    • Zoe Lipman, Gil Yosipovitch. Neuropathic Itch and Quality of Life. (2021, April 23-25) Virtual American Academy of Dermatology Conference, United States.
    • Zoe Lipman, Nina Magnolo, Rachel S. Golpanian, Michael Storck, Gil Yosipovich, Claudia Zeidler. Itch Characteristics and Sleep in Patients with Brachioradial Pruritus (BRP) and Notalgia Paresthetica (NP): A comparative study. (2021, February 19-21) Eastern Atlantic Student Research Forum, Miami, FL.
    • Rachel Shireen Golpanian, Kayla Fourzali, Zoe Lipman, Emilie Fowler, Jordan Rosen, Leigh Nattkemper, Gil Yosipovitch. Association of Psychiatric Comorbidities in Patients with Chronic Itch (2020, March 13- 15) American Academy of Dermatology Conference, Denver, CO, United States. (Conference Cancelled)

    Presentations/Posters (Continued)

    • Zoe Lipman, Joel Morgenlander, Larry Tupler. Impairments in Crystallized and Fluid Intelligence in Veterans with a History of Traumatic Brain Injury: Relationship of Severity and Multiplicity of Trauma to Depression and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. (2018) 46th Annual International Neuropsychological Society Conference, Washington D.C., United States.

    Oral Presentations

    • Lawrence Schachner, Zoe Lipman. Ten medicines: a therapeutic update in pediatric dermatology (2021, Aug 19) Symposium for Cosmetics and Laser Education (SCALE); Nashville, TN, USA
    • Zoe Lipman, Giuseppe Ingrasci, Leigh Nattkemper, Gil Yosipovitch. Immunohistochemical analysis of scalp psoriasis neuromediators. (2021, June 2) Virtual University of Miami Miller School of Medicine 5th Annual Celia & Samuel Resnik Research Day; Miami, FL, USA.
    • Zoe Lipman, Lawrence Schachner. Massage Therapy and Emollients in Atopic Dermatitis: Innovative and Successful Care in Children [webinar]. Touch: the first sensation of life.; Paris, France
    • Zoe Lipman, Gil Yosipovitch. Treatment of Bullous Skin Diseases in the Setting of Desired and Current Pregnancy (2021, March 24) Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery Management Conference, Miami, FL.
    • Zoe Lipman, Gil Yosipovitch. A Unique Case of Atypical Scleromyxedema. (2021, January 27) Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery Management Conference, Miami, FL.
    • Zoe Lipman, Gil Yosipovitch. Substance Use Disorders and Chronic Itch: Comorbidity or Causation?
    • (2020, October 30) Miami Itch Center Grand Rounds, Miami, FL.
    • Rachel Shireen Golpanian, Kayla Fourzali, Emily Fowler, Christina Kursewicsz, Zoe Lipman, Gil Yosipovitch (May, 2020). The Pleasurability of Scratching an Itch Amongst Different Pruritic Conditions. Oral Presentation presented at: Virtual University of Miami Miller School of Medicine 4th Annual Celia & Samuel Resnik Research Day; Miami, FL, USA.

  • Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles/Abstracts

    • Manero, A., Rivera, V., Fu, Q., Schwartzman, J.D., Prock-Gibbs, H., Shah, N., Gandhi, D., White, E., Crawford, K.E., Coathup, M.J. (2024, July). Emerging Medical Technologies and Their Use in Bionic Repair and Human Augmentation. Bioengineering.
    • Al-Moussally, F., Thompson, B.M., Masarweh, O.M., Shah, N., Gaudi, S., & Restrepo, J. (2024, May). Atorvastatin-Associated Eosinophilic Spongiosis: A Case Report and a Relevant Literature Review of Dermatological Manifestations. Cureus.
    • El-Said, A., Ahmad, A., Valenti, M., Shah, N.K., Soto, S., & Beg, S. (2023, May). COVID-19 Cutaneous and Systemic Manifestations Among Race: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
    • Patel, J., Toor, S., Maragiri, S., Parent, J., Ray, K., Shah, N., Sathiyamoorthy, G., Hadley, R., Krishnan, S., Murphy, E., Camp Jr., P., & Girgis, R. (2022, Aug). A Case Series of Rapid Progressive Fibrotic Lung Disease as a Sequela of COVID-19 Pneumonia. CHEST Journal.
    • Manero, A., Crawford, K.E., Prock-Gibbs, H., Shah, N., Gandhi, D., & Coathup, M.J. (2022, May). Improving Disease Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment using Novel Bionic Technologies. Bioengineering & Translational Medicine, 7(2), e10359.
    • Shah, N., & Edelstein, P. (2022, Mar). Retrorectal Tailgut Cyst: A Case Report. Cureus, 14(3), e23319.
    • Kessler, N.G., Caraballo Delgado, D.M., Shah, N.K., Dickinson Jr., J.A., & Moore, S.D. (2021, Mar). Exopolysaccharide Anchoring Creates an Extreme Resistance to Sedimentation. Journal of Bacteriology, 203(11), e00023-21.

    Poster Presentations

    • Beekman, K.E., Shah, N.K., Thomley, M.E., Mina, H., Guidi, J., Larson, J., Riddle, N.D., Lin, A. (2025, March 8). Chicken Nuggets and Fries Diet: Severe Selective Eating Causing Phrynoderma and Multi-Organ Complications in a 5-Year-Old Girl [Poster presented]. American Academy of Dermatology Conference/Orlando, FL, USA.
    • Beekman, K.E., Shah, N.K., Thomley, M.E., Mina, H., Guidi, J., Larson, J., Riddle, N.D., Lin, A. (2025, February 28). Chicken Nuggets and Fries Diet: Severe Selective Eating Causing Phrynoderma and Multi-Organ Complications in a 5-Year-Old Girl [Poster presented]. USF Research Day/Tampa, FL, USA.
    • El-Said, A., Ahmad, A., Valenti, M., Shah, N.K., Soto, S., & Beg, S. (2022, November 14). COVID-19 Cutaneous and Systemic Manifestations Among Race: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [Poster presented]. American College of Rheumatology Conference/Philadelphia, PA, USA.
    • El-Said, A., Ahmad, A., Valenti, M., Shah, N.K., Soto, S., & Beg, S. (2022, October 22). COVID-19 Cutaneous and Systemic Manifestations Among Race: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [Poster presented]. 2022 AMA Research Challenge/Orlando, FL, USA.
    • Shah, N.K., Drehner, D., Cadilla, A., & Rooney-Otero, K. (2022, October 22). An Interesting Presentation of Cutaneous Mastocytoma [ Poster presented]. 2022 AMA Research Challenge/Orlando, FL, USA.
    • Patel, J., Toor, S., Maragiri, S., Parent, J., Ray, K., Shah, N., Sathiyamoorthy, G., Hadley, R., Krishnan, S., Murphy, E., Camp Jr., P., & Girgis, R. (2022, October 16). A Case Series of Rapid Progressive Fibrotic Lung Disease as a Sequela of COVID-19 Pneumonia [Poste r presented]. CHEST 2022 Annual Meeting/Nashville, TN, USA.
    • Shah, N., Thompson, B., & Antoury, L. (2022, August 24). Dupilumab-Induced Psoriasis and Psoriasiform Lesions in Patients being Treated for Atopic Dermatitis [Poster presented]. American College of Physicians Residents and Medical Students Fall 2022 Poster Competition/Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA.
    • Thompson, B., Shah, N., & Antoury, L. (2022, August 24). Hydroxychloroquine-Induced Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis [Poster presented]. American College of Physicians Residents and Medical Students Fall 2022 Poster Competition/Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA.
    • Shah, N.K. (2022, July 09). Academic Productivity of Pediatric Dermatologists between 2016-2020 [Poster presented]. Society for Pediatric Dermatology 2022 Annual Meeting/Indianapolis, IN, USA.
    • Patel, J., Ray, K., Shah, N., & Mohammed, S. (2022, April 13). Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma: A Case Report Analysis of its Clinical Features [Poster presented]. Grand Rapids Citywide Research Day/Grand Rapids, MI, USA.
    • Shah, N., & Topping, D. (2022, March 26). FAST 1 System is Appropriate for Manubrial Intraosseous Infusion in Males and Females: A Cadaveric Study [Poster presented]. American College of Physicians Residents and Medical Students Spring 2022 Poster Competition/Orlando, FL, USA.
    • Shah, N., & Topping, D. (2022, February 18). FAST 1 System is Appropriate for Manubrial Intraosseous Infusion in Males and Females: A Cadaveric Study [Poster presented]. UCF College of Medicine Focused Inquiry and Research Experience Conference/Orlando, FL, USA.
    • Shah, N., & Topping, D. (2022, January 15). FAST 1 System is Appropriate for Manubrial Intraosseous Infusion in Males and Females: A Cadaveric Study [Poster presented]. UCF College of Medicine Global Health Conference/Orlando, FL, USA.
    • Romero, A.B., Johnson, E.P., Phillips, T.E., Shah, N., Topping, D., Kirkpatrick, J.S., & Schwartz-Fernandes, F. (2021, May 15). The Utility of 3-Dimensional Printing for the Preoperative Planning of Clavicular Fixation: A Cadaveric Study [Poster presented]. Florida Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting/Tampa, FL, USA.

    Oral Presentations

    • Shah, N.K., El-Said, A., & Al-Moussally, F. (2022, June 07). Atorvastatin-Induced Eosinophilic Spongiosis [Oral Presentation]. 3rd Annual American Heart Association Research Day at Nemours/Orlando, FL, USA.
    • Shah, J., Shah, N.K., Gandhi, D., Dobrie, L., & Parikh, M. (2022, June 07). Primary Cardiac Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Presenting as AV Block: A Case Report [Oral Presentation]. 3rd Annual American Heart Association Research Day at Nemours/Orlando, FL, USA.
    • Shah, N.K. (2019, April 15). The Envelope Stress Response in Sedimentation-Resistant Escherichia coli [Oral Presentation]. UCF Honors in the Major Undergraduate Thesis Defense/Orlando, FL, USA.

    Non-Peer-Reviewed Online Publications

    • German, D., Shah, N., & Gandhi, D. (2020, October 15). Don’t Be A Super Spreader. https://ucfhealth.com/covid-19/dont-be-a-super-spreader/
    • Shah, N., & Gandhi, D. (2020, August 06). A mask does not absolve you of sin. https://www.orlandosentinel.com/opinion/guest-commentary/os-op-coronavirus-mask-isnt-always-enough-20200806-2v42lqjwgrfo7gk g4xcqlkblza-story.html
    • Shah, N.K. (2019, November 01). The Envelope Stress Response in Sedimentation-Resistant Escherichia Coli. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses/778/

    Other Publications

    • Shah, N.K. (2022, August 05). City Lights and Lightning Strikes. The Script.
    • Shah, N.K. (2022, August 05). Thirds. The Script.
    • Shah, N.K, & Greenwald, J. (2022, July 05). Cutaneous Reactions to COVID-19 and the mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines. Dermatology: A Guide for Medical Students.

  • Publications

    Submitted:

    • Patra P, Nuss K, Temiz LA, Shah NK, Lin A. A Case of Vasculitis with Necrotic Fingers Secondary to Cryoglobulinemia. JAAD Case Rep. July 2025.

    Published:

    • Miller AC, Temiz LA, Adjei S, et al. Treatment of Bullous Pemphigoid With Dupilumab: A Case Series of 30 Patients. J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23(6):e144-e148. doi:10.36849/JDD.8258
    • Yang B, Temiz LA, Duran MA, et al. Hidradenitis Suppurativa Found Associated With Cytokine Storm. J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23(5):e134-e136. doi:10.36849/JDD.7860
    • Miller AC, Mattia A, Thompson A, Temiz LA, Adjei S, Tyring SK. Psoriasiform mycosis fungoides-cutaneous T-cell lymphoma in an African American. JAAD Case Rep. 2023;38:17-19. Published 2023 Jun 5. doi:10.1016/j.jdcr.2023.05.035
    • Adjei S, Temiz LA, Miller AC, Sadek R, Grush AE, Tyring SK. Leukemia Cutis in Skin of Color. J Drugs Dermatol. 2023;22(7):687-689. doi:10.36849/JDD.7020
    • Miller AC, Thompson A, Mattia A, Temiz LA, Adjei S, Tyring SK. Hemorrhagic herpes zoster duplex unilateralis in a patient taking clopidogrel. JAAD Case Rep. 2023;36:54-55. Published 2023 Apr 26. doi:10.1016/j.jdcr.2023.04.014
    • Miller AC, Adjei S, Temiz LA, Batta S, Tyring SK. Antibiotic Resistance in Dermatology Part 2: Combating Resistance. Skin Therapy Lett. 2023;28(2):6-9.
    • Miller AC, Adjei S, Temiz LA, Tyring SK. Antibiotic Resistance in Dermatology Part 1: Mechanisms of Resistance. Skin Therapy Lett. 2023;28(1):7-10.
    • Miller AC, Jr AS, Adjei S, Temiz LA, Tyring SK. Herpes manuum: a new name for non-digit herpetic whitlow. Dermatol Online J. 2022;28(5):10.5070/D328559242. Published 2022 Oct 15. doi:10.5070/D328559242
    • Miller A, Adjei S, Temiz LA. 35078 Autoimmune blistering diseases and dupilumab. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. https://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(22)01168-9/fulltext#relatedArticles. Published September 1, 2022.
    • Batta S, Miller AC, Adjei S, Temiz LA, Tyring SK. Erythema multiforme after third COVID-19 vaccination (Pfizer- BioNTech). In Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings 2022 Jul 4 (pp. 1-2). Taylor & Francis.
    • Miller AC, Adjei S, Temiz LA, Tyring SK. Tirbanibulin for the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis: A Review. Skin Therapy Lett. 2022;27(4):4-7.
    • Temiz L, Grush A, Roberson L, Vary J, Ogunleye T, Moshiri A. Skin Tone Representation in Dermatology Textbooks: Approximating the Gap. J Drugs Dermatol. 2022;21(7):795-796. doi:10.36849/JDD.6873
    • Miller A, Adjei S, Temiz LA. Dermatology in Media: More than Meets the Eye. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2022;15(6):46-47. Adjei S, Miller AC, Temiz LA, Tyring SK. Sarecycline: A Narrow-Spectrum Antibiotic. Skin Therapy Lett. 2022;27(3):5-7.
    • Adjei S, Temiz LA, Miller AC, Tyring SK. A commentary on: Tirbanibulin 1% ointment as a potential novel treatment for anogenital warts. PracticeUpdate website. Available at: https://www.practiceupdate.com/content/tirbanibulin-1-for- anogenital-warts/131533/65/4/1. March 2022
    • Miller AC, Adjei S, Temiz LA, Gill P, Siller A Jr, Tyring SK. Dermal Duct Tumor: A Diagnostic Dilemma. Dermatopathology (Basel). 2022;9(1):36-47. Published 2022 Jan 28. doi:10.3390/dermatopathology9010007
    • Jadeja S, Temiz LA, Dewan AK, Parker ER. A temporal cluster of cutaneous drug eruptions developing after initiation of hydroxychloroquine. Scand J Rheumatol. 2022;51(3):252-254. doi:10.1080/03009742.2021.2024018
    • Adjei S, Miller A, Temiz L, Tyring S. A Rare Case of Empedobacter Brevis Cutaneous Infection Treated Successfully With Oral Sarecycline. J Drugs Dermatol. 2022;21(2):201-202. doi:10.36849/jdd.6628
    • Evans AG, Temiz LA, Bangash SJ. A case study of phantosmia cured by antibiotic treatment of an intranasal Pseudomonas stutzeri infection [published online ahead of print, 2021 Oct 17]. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2021;S1808- 8694(21)00165-8. doi:10.1016/j.bjorl.2021.08.006
    • Temiz LA, McKinley-Grant L, Glass DA 2nd, Harvey VM. COVID-19 compels closer scrutiny of disparities in dermatology. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021;84(2):e103-e104. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2020.09.077

    Book Chapters:

    • Miller AC, Adjei S, Temiz LA, Black J, Mohr CA, Tyring SK. Viral Diseases. Specialty Board Review Dermatology: A Pictorial Review, Fourth Edition (2022). McGraw Hill.
    • Adjei S, Temiz LA, Miller AC, Mohr CA, Tyring SK. Bacterial Diseases. Specialty Board Review Dermatology: A Pictorial Review, Fourth Edition (2022). McGraw Hill.
    • Temiz LA, Miller AC, Adjei S, Tyring SK. Antifungals. Handbook of Topical Drug Treatment in Dermatology (2022). Springer.
    • Miller AC, Adjei S, Temiz LA, Tyring SK. Helminth Infections. In Kang S (Ed.), Fitzpatrick’s Therapeutics: A Clinician's Guide to Dermatologic Treatment (2022). New York: McGraw-Hill Education.

    Posters:

    • Botto E, Temiz L, Kucharik A, Patel N. Influence of Preference Signaling in Dermatology on Interview Metrics for Applicants.
    • Florida Academy of Dermatology 2025 Annual Meeting, Boca Raton, FL. June 2025.
    • Piñero-Crespo G, Burgos E, Temiz L, Shah N, Lin A, Correa-Selm L. Comparing Trends in Quality of Life and Sleep Among Psoriasis Patients in the U.S. and Spain. Florida Academy of Dermatology 2025 Annual Meeting, Boca Raton, FL. June 2025.
    • Ghali M, Abdelmalik B, Smith LR, Ghali H, Temiz LA, Lin A, Albers SE. An integrative approach to skin protection against ultraviolet radiation. Brigham and Women’s Hospital Dermatology Medical Student Virtual Research Symposium, May 2025.
    • Ghali H, Smith LR, Rubalsky K, Abraham J, Temiz LA, Jajoo V, Mhaskar R, Cherpelis BS, Albers SE. Dermatology Residency Applicant Profiles for the 2023-2024 Cycle: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL. March 2025.
    • Chin N, Ghali H, Ghali M, Temiz LA, Karapetyan L. Clinical and Molecular Characteristics of Primary Dermal Melanoma: A Comparison with Metastatic Cutaneous Melanoma. USF Health Research Day, Tampa, FL, February 2025.
    • Ryan M, Miller AC, Adjei S, Temiz LA, Duran MA, Moore S, Sassmannshausen J, Kim-Li PP, Dominguez A, Thomas C, Schmidt JD, Bernhard M, Doolittle-Amieva CJ, Moshiri AS, Moore A, Tyring, SK. Dupilumab for Autoimmune Blistering Diseases, Texas Dermatological Society Fall Meeting, Bastrop, TX. September 2022.
    • Miller AC, Temiz LA, Adjei S, Batta S, Duran MA, Black J, Tyring SK. Hemorrhagic Herpes Zoster Duplex Unilateralis, Texas Dermatology Society Spring Meeting, Dallas, TX. March 2022.
    • Adjei S, Miller AC, Temiz LA, Sadek R, Grush AE, Tyring SK. Diagnostic Dilemmas in Cutaneous Lymphomas and Leukemias in Skin-of-Color Patients, Texas Dermatology Society Spring Meeting, Dallas, TX. March 2022.
    • Temiz LA, Grush AE, Roberson L, Vary JC, Ogunleye TA, Moshiri AS. Skin Tone Representation in Dermatology Textbooks: Approximating the Gap, Texas Dermatological Society Fall Meeting, Virtual. September 2021.
    • Adjei S, Miller AC, Temiz LA, Tyring SK. A Rare Emerging Cause of Skin Infections: Empedobacter Brevis, Texas Dermatological Society Fall Meeting, Virtual. September 2021.
    • Temiz LA, Albers S, Turner T, Chen C, Offodile R. The Impact of Varied Educational Models on Student Learning: Utilizing Simulation in Dermatology, San Diego Dermatology Symposium (SDDS) 2020 Conferences, Virtual. September 2020.
    • Temiz LA, Albers S, Turner T, Chen C, Offodile R. The Impact of Varied Educational Models on Student Learning: Utilizing Simulation in Dermatology, Student National Medical Association & American Medical Student Association AMEC X AMSA 2020 Conferences, Virtual. April 2020.
    • Temiz LA, Albers S, Turner T, Chen C, Offodile R. The Impact of Varied Educational Models on Student Learning: Utilizing Simulation in Dermatology, Skin Disease Education Foundation (SDEF) 44th Annual Hawaii Dermatology Seminar, Maui, HI. February 2020.
    • Temiz LA, Albers S, Turner T, Chen C, Offodile R. The Impact of Varied Educational Models on Student Learning: Utilizing Simulation in Dermatology, Student National Medical Association Regional Medical Education Conference, Louisville, KY. November 2019.
    • Temiz LA, Brzustowicz L. A Connection Clarified: The Relationship Between Schizophrenia and 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome, Genetics Department Research Day, New Brunswick, NJ. May 6, 2016.

    Presentations:

    • Temiz L, Commaroto S, Correa-Selm L. A Skin-Deep Mystery in a Patient with Chronic Granulomatous Disease. Florida Academy of Dermatology 2025 Annual Meeting, Boca Raton, FL. June 2025.
    • Thomas J, Adjei S, Temiz LA, Tyring SK. Differential CD4+ T cell Cytokine and Cytotoxic Responses Between Reactivation and Prior History of Herpes Zoster, Texas Dermatological Society Fall Meeting, Bastrop, TX. September 2022.
    • Miller AC, Adjei S, Temiz LA, Naryan N, Tyring SK. Autoimmune Blistering Diseases and Dupilumab, 2022 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting, Boston, MA. March 2022.
    • Miller AC, Adjei S, Temiz LA, Naryan N, Tyring SK. Autoimmune Blistering Diseases and Dupilumab: A Case Series, Houston Dermatological Society (HDS) Meeting, Houston, TX. January 2022.
    • Temiz LA, Miller AC, Adjei S, Tyring SK. Determining the Genetic Predisposition of Herpes Zoster, GlaxoSmithKline Grant Meeting, Houston, TX. October 2021.
    • Miller AC, Adjei S, Temiz LA, Naryan N, Tyring SK. Treatment of Autoimmune Blistering Diseases with Dupilumab: A Case Series, Texas Dermatological Society (TDS) Fall Meeting, Virtual. September 2021.
    • Temiz, LA, Miller AC, Adjei S, Tyring SK. Determining the Genetic Predisposition of Herpes Zoster, University of Houston Grant Meeting, Houston, TX. July 2021.
    • Temiz LA, Albers S, Turner T, Chen C, Offodile R. The Impact of Varied Educational Models on Utilizing Student Learning Simulation in Dermatology, Meharry Medical College Research Conference, Nashville, TN. August 2019.
    • Temiz, LA, Brzustowicz, L. A Connection Clarified: The Relationship Between Schizophrenia and 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome, Rutgers Student Research Conference, New Brunswick, NJ. May 2015 and May 2016.

    Clinical Trials:

    • Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc., May 2022, “A Phase 2a, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Vehicle-controlled, Parallel- group Study to Determine the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of ATI-1777 in Adult Patients With Moderate or Severe Atopic Dermatitis,”ATI-1777-AD-202, Research Assistant
    • ASLAN Pharmaceuticals Pte. Ltd., Phase 2b, “A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter, Dose- Ranging Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of ASLAN004 in Adult Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis,” ASLAN004-003, February 2022, Unblinded Pharmacist/Study Coordinator
    • Celldex Therapeutics, Inc., Phase 1, “A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 1 Single and Multiple Dose Study to Assess the Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Clinical Effect of CDX-0159 in Patients With Prurigo Nodularis,” CDX0159-04, February 2022, Unblinded Pharmacist/Study Coordinator
    • UCB Biopharma SRL, Phase 3, “A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Secukinumab-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Bimekizumab in Adult Subjects With Moderate to Severe Chronic Plaque Psoriasis,” PS0015, January 2022, Research Assistant
    • Amgen Inc., Phase 3, “A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind Study Evaluating the Pharmacokinetics, Efficacy, Safety, and Immunogenicity of Multiple Switches Between Humira® (Adalimumab [US]) and ABP 501 Compared With Continued Use of Adalimumab in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis,” 20200497, December 2021, Unblinded Clinical Research Coordinator
    • Viro Research, LLC, A Study to Evaluate the Performance of a Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) IgG Lateral Flow Assay (LFA) Test in Point-of-Care Testing Sites, Viro-SP-001, August 2021, Research Assistant/Intended Use Operator
    • GALDERMA R&D, LLC, Phase 3, “A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Nemolizumab (CD14152) in Subjects With Prurigo Nodularis,” RD.06.SPR.203065, December 2021, Unblinded Pharmacist
    • GALDERMA R&D, LLC, Phase 3, “A Prospective, Multicenter, Long-Term Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Nemolizumab (CD14152) in Subjects With Prurigo Nodularis,” RD.06.SPR.202699, December 2021, Unblinded Pharmacist
    • GALDERMA R&D, LLC, Phase 2, “A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess Immunization Responses in Adult and Adolescent Participants With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis Treated With Nemolizumab,” RD.06.SPR.118380, December 2021, IP Reconstitutor
    • GALDERMA R&D, LLC, Phase 3, “A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Nemolizumab in Subjects With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis,” RD.06.SPR.118169, December 2021, IP Reconstitutor
    • GALDERMA R&D, LLC, Phase 3, “A Prospective, Multicenter, Long-Term Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Nemolizumab (CD14152) in Subjects With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis,” RD.06.SPR.118163, December 2021, Unblinded Pharmacist/IP Reconstitutor
    • Janssen Research & Development, LLC, “A Phase 2b, Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo- and Active-comparator- controlled, Double-blind Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Bermekimab (JNJ-77474462) for the Treatment of Participants With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis,” 77474462ADM2001, November 2021, Unblinded Study Coordinator
    • Almirall, LLC, “A Real-world Prospective Cohort Study of Patients With Moderate to Severe Acne Vulgaris Treated With Sarecycline (Seysara®) In Community Practice Settings in the U.S,” M-24001-40, September 2021, Clinical Research Coordinator

First Year Residents

  • Peer Reviewed Publications

    • Ghali H, Smith LR, Rubalsky K, Abraham J, Jajoo V, Mhaskar R, Cherpelis BS, Albers SE. Examining Dermatology Residency Applicant Profiles for the 2023-2024 Cycle: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. Archives of Dermatologic Research. 2024. In Press.
    • Abraham J, Farahbakhsh N, Motaparthi K. Leukemia cutis simulating drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms following beta-lactam antibiotic use. JAAD Case Reports. 2024 48; 54-58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdcr.2024.04.002 PMID: 38774670
    • Abraham J, Natarelli N, Boby A, Wei G, Hennessy K, Moore S, Bindernagel C, Dabrow S, Soylu L, Brinker T, Seminario-Vidal L, Albers S. A photoaging smartphone app to promote sun safety among youth in late childhood and adolescence. Pediatric Dermatology. 2024; 1-5.https://doi.org/10.1111/pde.15618. PMID: 38770539
    • Abraham J, Wei G, Desai S R, Chen PL, Seminario-Vidal L. Perspectives on and Quality of Life in Skin of Color Patients with Mycosis Fungoides/Sézary Syndrome: A Qualitative Analysis. Cureus. 2023 15(1): e34054. doi:10.7759/cureus.34054 PMID: 36824562
    • Abraham J, Wei G, Desai S, Seminario-Vidal L. A cross-sectional analysis of quality of life in skin of color patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: An exploratory study. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2022 87; 5, 1110-1112, ISSN 0190-9622. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2022.01.022 PMID: 35085681
    • Abraham J, Roth R, Zinzow H, Madathil KC, Wisniewski P. Applying Behavioral Contagion Theory to Examining Young Adults Participation in Viral Social Media Challenges. Transactions on Social Computing. 2022. https://doi.org/10.1145/3538383
    • Roth R, Abraham J, Zinzow H, Wisniewski P, Khasawneh A, Madathil KC. Evaluating News Media Reports on the 'Blue Whale Challenge' for Adherence to Suicide Prevention Safe Messaging Guidelines. Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction. 2020 May 28;4(CSCW1):1-27. https://doi.org/10.1145/3392831
    • Badillo-Urquiola K, Abraham J, Ghosh AK, Wisniewski P. A Stakeholders' Analysis of the Systems that Support Foster Care. In Proceedings of the 2018 ACM Conference on Supporting Groupwork. 2018 Jan 7 (pp. 158-161). https://doi.org/10.1145/3148330.3154521

    Published Abstracts

    • Natarelli N, Abraham J, Wei G, Hennessy K, Moore S, Bindernagel C, Dabrow S, Soylu L, Brinker T, Seminario-Vidal L, Albers S. A photoaging smartphone app to promote sun safety in young children. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2023;89(3). doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2023.07.449
    • Abraham J, Wei G, Desai S. 31478 Patient perspectives and the illness experience among skin of color patients with mycosis fungoides/sézary syndrome: A qualitative analysis. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2022;87(3). doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2022.06.393
    • Wei G, Abraham J, Desai SR. 34141 A survey of health-related quality of life disparities in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma patients with skin of color. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2022;87(3). doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2022.06.082

    Non-Peer Reviewed Publications

    • Book Chapter: Wei G, Abraham J, Seminario-Vidal L. Clinical Features and Diagnostic Workup of Mycosis Fungoides. In: Zhang X, Sokol L, eds. Mycosis Fungoides and Sézary Syndrome: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment. NY, NY: Nova Science Publishers; 2021. ISBN 9781685070939

    Oral Presentations

    • Abraham J, Wei G, Desai S, Chen PL, Seminario-Vidal L. A qualitative analysis of the quality-of-life and illness experiences among mycosis fungoides/Sezary syndrome patients with skin of color. 12th Annual RISE Student Symposium. October 22, 2021 Tampa, FL

    Poster Presentations

    • Abraham J, Beekman K, Hennessy K, VanHarlinger W, Hartman E, Beachkofsky T. Ablative Fractional Laser Scar Treatment as Part of a Multidisciplinary Approach to Improve Functional Outcomes in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer. 2024 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting. March 8-11, 2024 San Diego, CA
    • Abraham J, Natarelli N, Boby A, Wei G, Hennessy K, Moore S, Bindernagel C, Dabrow S, Soylu L, Brinker T, Seminario-Vidal L, Albers S. Utilizing a Smartphone Application to Promote Sun Safety Behaviors in Children and Adolescents through Photoaging Technology. The Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting, July 13-16, 2023 Asheville, NC
    • Hesari R, Yusuf S, Abraham J, Ward C, Shahrour N, Albers S. The influence of social media on adolescent skin care: a systematic review. Florida Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting. May 19-21, 2023 Orlando, FL
    • Abraham J, Warbasse E, Verne S, Chen WS, Correa-Selm L. A case of resolved eczematid-like purpura of Doucas and Kapetanakis following treatment with ascorbic acid and niacinamide. USF Health Research Day. March 3, 2023 Tampa, FL

    Works In Progress

    • Manuscript: Beekman K, Abraham J, Hennessy K, Hartman E, VanHarlinger W, Beachkofsky T. Improving neck rehabilitation outcomes using laser treatment as part of a multidisciplinary approach. 

  • Peer-Reviewed Publications:

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology                                                                                          

    Ward C, DePalo DK, Patel N, Carr M, Longbottom B, Cunningham K, Culbreth A, Reed R, Harkins A, Puleo C, Correa L, Seminario-Vidal L, Zager JS. Assessing the Efficacy of Imiquimod Use in Patients With Persistent Locally Advanced Melanoma In Situ. J Drugs Dermatol. 2023 May 1;22(5):457-464. doi: 10.36849/JDD.6987. PMID: 37133478.

    Rupioid Psoriasis: A Complex, Multifactorial Presentation

    Ward C, Ravichandran S, Chen WS, Albers S. Rupioid psoriasis: A complex, multifactorial presentation. J Case Rep Images Pediatr 2023;5(2):1–5.

    The American Surgeon                                                                                              

    Ward CC, Moro A, Bennett RD. Rare Presentation of Umbilical Condyloma. Am Surg. 2023 Feb 15:31348231157886. doi: 10.1177/00031348231157886. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36789989.

    Signaling pathways driving ocular malignancies and their targeting by bioactive phytochemicals

    Croley C, Pumarol J, Delgadillo B, Cook A, Day F, Kaceli T, Ward C, Husain I, Husain A, Banerjee S, Bishayee A (2023). Signaling Pathways and Therapeutic Options for Eye Cancer: A Systematic, Comprehensive and Critical Review. Pharmacology and Therapeutics Journal. 2023.

    Viral Drug Delivery Systems                                                                             

    Shiver, L., Ward, C., Arciola, B., Adler, E., Preuss, C. (2023). Recent Developments in the Treatment of Influenza. In Viral Drug Delivery Systems: Advances in treatment of infectious diseases (pp. 237–267). essay, Springer.

    Recent Advances in Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Clinical Toxicology  

    Fishberger, G., Natarelli, N., Le, D., Liaw, D., Naz, A., Ward, C., Young, M., & Preuss, C. (2022). Plasma Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Clinical Toxicology. In Recent advances in therapeutic drug monitoring and clinical toxicology. essay, Springer.

    Journal of the American College of Cardiology

    Ostovaneh MR, Ward C, Ambale-Venkatesh B, Chamera E, Kato Y, Bolli R, Mitrani R, Perin EC, Henry TD, Hare JM, Moyé L, Nazarian S, Lima JAC. Reproducibility of CMR in Patients With Cardiac Implantable Electrical Devices: Multicenter CONCERT-HF Trial. JACC Cardiovasc Imaging. 2022 May;15(5):952-954. doi: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2021.11.023. Epub 2022 Jan 12. PMID: 35033497.

    Oral presentations

    American Academy of Dermatology                                     

    Ward C, DePalo D, Patel N, Carr M, Longbottom B, Cunningham K, Culbreth A, Reed R, Harkins A, Puleo C, Correa L, Seminario-Vidal L, Zager J. Assessing the efficacy of imiquimod use in patients with persistent locally advanced melanoma in situ. Poster presented at: 2022 Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology; 2022 Mar 25-29; Boston, MA

    Florida Academy of Family Practice                                         

    Ward C, Hanna K. A case of glucocorticoid-induced hypomania following a brief seven-day course of prednisone. Poster presented at: 2023 Meeting of the Florida Academy of Family Physicians; 2023 Apr 14; Orlando, FL

    Southeastern Surgical Congress                                                            

    Ward C, Moro A, Bennett R. Rare Presentation of Umbilical Condyloma. Poster presented at: 2023 Meeting of the Southeastern Surgical Congress; 2023 Feb 11; Savannah, GA.

    Poster Presentations:

    Society of Student Run Free Clinics

    Belcik C, Francisque C, Geigel K, Guillame T, Cox K, Dalby C, Petrilli J, Guerra L, Gonzalez E. Comparative Analysis of No-Show Rates Following the Implementation of Telehealth Appointments at the BRIDGE Clinic During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Poster to be presented at 2024 Society of Student Run Free Clinics; 2024 Oct 19-20; Philadelphia, PA.

    American Academy of Dermatology

    Stevens M, Paturu T, Ward C, Palaca G, Roberts S, Torres C. Incidence of Diaper Dermatitis Following Intrapartum Antiobiotic Prophylaxis. Poster presented at 2024 American Academy of Dermatology; 2024 Mar 8-12; San Diego, CA.

    Florida Academy of Dermatology                                                                              

    Hesari R, Yusuf S, Abraham J, Ward, C, Shahrour N, Albers S. The Influence of Social Media on Adolescent Skincare: A Systematic Review. Poster presented at 2023 Florida Academy of Dermatology; 2023 May 20; Orlando, FL.

    USF Health Research Day                                                                             

    Ward C, Hanna K. A case of glucocorticoid-induced hypomania following a brief seven-day course of prednisone. Poster presented at: 2023 University of South Florida Health Research Day; 2023 Mar 3; Tampa, FL

    USF Health Research Day                                                                                

    Ward C, DePalo D, Patel N, Carr M, Longbottom B, Cunningham K, Culbreth A, Reed R, Harkins A, Puleo C, Correa L, Seminario-Vidal L, Zager J. Assessing the efficacy of imiquimod use in patients with persistent locally advanced melanoma in situ. Poster presented at: 2022 USF Health Research Day; 2022 Feb 25; Tampa, FL.

    USF Health Research Day                                                                               

    Longbottom, B., Ward, C., Chen, PL., Sondak, V., Parsee, A., Hoffman, M., Zager, JS. Robotic-assisted laparoscopy and total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy after incidental finding on PET/CT for restaging of recurrent stage III malignant melanoma [poster presentation] In: USF Health Research Day 2022; Tampa, FL.

    Radiologic Society of North America                                        

    Ward C, Ostovaneh M, Venkatesh B, Bolli R, Chamera E, Kato Y, Mitrani R, Perin E, Henry T, Rajmohan D, Nazarian S, Moye L, Lima J. Reproducibility of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging Methods in Patients With or Without Pacemakers and/or Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators in the CONCERT-HF Trial [poster presentation]. In: 2019 Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America; 2019 Dec 1; Chicago, IL.

  • PUBLICATIONS

    • Frech, F.S., Rajabi-Estarabadi, A., Hernandez, L., Horesh, E., Biazus Soares, G., Urbonas, R., Rosen Aigen, A.C. The Role of Nanoparticles in the Treatment of Skin Cancer. In review.
    • Biazus Soares, G, Leao Orfali, R, Lacerda Averbach, B, Qai Ven, Y. Yosipovitch, G, Aoki, V. Pruritus in atopic dermatitis: A cross-sectional study of adult patients from a tertiary university hospital in São Paulo, Brazil. Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia. 2025; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.abd.2024.09.006
    • Baboun, D, Biazus Soares, G, Ezzat, R, Vecin, N, Yaghi, M, Caban-Martinez, A, Keri, J. Occupational Contact Dermatitis in Firefighters. Dermatitis. 2024; https://doi.org/10.1089/derm.2023.0269
    • Shimon, S.V, Biazus Soares, G, Miteva, M. Association of metabolic abnormalities and non-scarring and scarring types of alopecia: a systematic review. Archives of Dermatological Research. 2024; https://doi.org/10.1007/s00403-024-03197-5
    • Mahmoud, R.H., Mahmoud, O., Biazus Soares, G., Yosipovitch, G. Novel Topical Treatments for Itch.
    • Dermatology and Therapy. 2024; https://doi.org/10.1007/s13555-024-01144-w
    • Biazus Soares G, Mahmoud O, Yosipovitch G, Mochizuki H. The Mind-Skin Connection: Exploring the Bidirectional Link Between Mental Health and Inflammatory Skin Diseases. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. 2024; https://doi.org/10.1111/jdv.19813
    • Biazus Soares G, Hashimoto T, Yosipovitch G. Atopic dermatitis itch: Scratching for an explanation.
    • Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2024; DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2023.10.048
    • Ju T, Andrade L, Lalama M, Biazus Soares G, Maskan Bermudez N, Silverberg J. Psychiatric medication for the treatment of atopic dermatitis: A systematic review. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1111/jdv.19705
    • Biazus Soares G, Guitart J, Yosipovitch G. What’s new in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma-associated pruritus. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40257-023-00823-2
    • Biazus Soares G, Vailoces V, Choragudi S, Yosipovitch G. Aquagenic Pruritus: A web-based survey study exploring itch characteristics, therapeutic options, and patient perspectives. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. 2023. http://doi.org/10.1111/jdv.19596
    • Biazus Soares G, Mahmoud O, Yosipovitch G. Pruritus in keloid scars: Mechanisms and treatments.
    • Italian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology. 2023; DOI: 10.23736/S2784-8671.23.07554-0
    • Biazus Soares G, Yosipovitch G. A critical review of dupilumab for adult patients with prurigo nodularis. Expert Review of Clinical Immunology. 2023; https://doi.org/10.1080/1744666X.2023.2268291
    • Biazus Soares G, Mahmoud O, Yosipovitch G. Current and Emerging Therapies for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria. Dermatology and Therapy. 2023; https://doi.org/10.1007/s13555-023-00972-6
    • Biazus Soares G, Yosipovitch G. Pruritus: An approach to diagnosis and management for the inpatient dermatologist. Current Dermatology Reports. 2023; https://doi.org/10.1007/s13671-023-00392-x
    • Biazus Soares G, Leao Orfali R, Lacerda Averbach B, Yosipovitch G, Aoki V. Atopic dermatitis in Latin America: considerations on epidemiology, clinical and laboratory features, ethnic/racial variations, and therapeutic management. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2023; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12103419
    • Biazus Soares G, Mahmoud O, Yosipovitch G. Role of Antioxidants in Itch Treatment: Lessons Learned from Pain Management. Itch. 2023; DOI: 10.1097/itx.0000000000000068
    • Mahmoud O, Biazus Soares G, Yosipovitch G. Transient Receptor Potential Channels and Itch.
    • International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2023, 24(1), 420; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms2401042
    • Choragudi S, Biazus Soares G, Yosipovitch G. Predictive Factors of Quality of Life in Chronic Pruritus Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study. JAAD International. 2023; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdin.2022.12.005
    • Biazus Soares G, Yosipovitch G. Pruritus in AD: Pathophysiology and Treatment Options. In: Atopic Dermatitis and Eczematous Disorders 2nd Edition: CRC Press. In Press.
    • Soares G, Rajabi-Estarabadi A, Nouri K. Medicines and Therapies Associated with Skin Cancer. In: Skin Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide. Miami, FL: McGraw Hill. 2023
    • Hakimi M, Rajabi-Estarabadi A, Soares G, Hirsch M, Abrouk M, Nouri K. Skin Cancer and Artificial Intelligence. In: Skin Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide. Miami, FL: McGraw Hill. 2023

    PRESENTATIONS

    • Biazus Soares G, Vailoces V, Choragudi S, Yosipovitch, G. Oral Presentation of “Aquagenic Pruritus: A Patient Perspective” presented at the World Congress of Itch, Miami, FL., 2023.
    • Biazus Soares, G., Azzawi, S., Maragno, L., Leao Orfali, R., Miyamoto, D., Maruta, C.W., Santi, C.G., Aoki, V., Yosipovitch, G. Poster of “Pruritus characteristics in endemic pemphigus foliaceus’ presented at the World Congress of Itch, Miami, FL., 2023.
    • Biazus Soares G, Vailoces V, Choragudi S, Yosipovitch, G. Poster of “Aquagenic Pruritus: A Patient Perspective” presented at the International Dermatology Outcome Measures Conference, Washington D.C., 2023.
    • Biazus Soares G. Oral Presentation of “Evaluating chronic pruritus prevalence, characteristics, and effects on atopic dermatitis patients from a referral university hospital in São Paulo, Brazil” at the Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery 7th Annual Celia and Samuel Resnik Research Day, Miami, FL, 2023
    • Biazus Soares G, Leão Orfali R, Lacerda Averbach B, Yosipovitch G, Aoki V. Poster of “Evaluating chronic pruritus prevalence, characteristics, and effects on atopic dermatitis patients from a referral university hospital in São Paulo, Brazil: A cross-sectional study” presented at the Revolutionizing Atopic Dermatitis Conference, Washington D.C., 2023.
    • Biazus Soares G, Choragudi S, Yosipovitch G. Poster of “Predictive Factors of Quality of Life in Chronic Pruritus Patients” presented at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine APSA Student Research Symposium, Miami, FL, 2023.
    • Biazus Soares G, Burroway B, Yosipovitch G. Oral Presentation of “PD1-induced sarcoid-like granulomatous reaction” presented at the Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery Management Conference, Miami, FL, 2022.
    • Biazus Soares G, Kwak R, Yosipovitch G. Oral Presentation of “Onychodystrophy secondary to allergic contact dermatitis” presented at the Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery Management Conference, Miami, FL, 2022.
    • Soares G. Poster of “Targeting the Dentate Gyrus with rAAV Vectors” presented at the University of Florida Undergraduate Research Symposium, Gainesville, FL, 2018.

  • Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles/Abstracts

    • Milani D, Hanlon K, Correa-Selm L, Grichnik JM, Chen WS. Confocal Findings of an Intradermal Nevus in a Unique Anatomical Location: A Diagnostic Pitfall and Histopathologic Correlation. JAAD Case Reports (2023), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdcr.2023.08.014.
    • Krainin J, Harris C, Bugni W, Mester S, Milani D. Monkeypox Myocarditis. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2023 Mar, 81 (8_Supplement) 2494. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0735-1097(23)02938-8.
    • Milani D, Rabionet A, Rodriguez-Waitkus P, Lin A, Chen W-S. Lichenified Plaque in Chin after Chronic Irritation, JAAD Case Reports (2022), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdcr.2022.11.014.
    • Peer-Reviewed Online Publications Milani D, Kucharik A, Chen WS. Acquired elastotic hemangioma. Pathology Outlines. 2024. Available here.
    • Milani D, Warbasse E, Chen WS. Porokeratosis. Pathology Outlines. 2023. Available here.

    Oral Presentations

    • Kucharik A (Presenter), Milani D, Warbasse E, Ghali H, Li P, Rodriguez-Waitkus P, Ravicandran S, Chen W.S. Prame Expression in Recurrent and Persistent Melanocytic Nevi. Selected for oral presentation at the 2025 annual American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) conference. March 7, 2025. Orlando, FL.
    • Milani D (Presenter), Kucharik A, Fourzali K, Krenitsky A, Yi J, Thomley M, Chen WS, Correa-Selm L, Glass L. The Cutaneous Manifestations of IgG4-Related Disease: A Case Report and Literature Review. Selected for oral presentation at the 2024 annual American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) conference. March 9, 2024. San Diego, CA.
    • Sinnott JT (Primary Presenter) and Milani D. Biologic Weapons: The Unseen Casts a Shadow. Presented as Dr. John Sinnott’s keynote presentation at the University of South Florida Inaugural Global Health, Diplomacy, & National Security Symposium, 2019. Tampa, FL.
    • Milani D (Presenter) and Kis L (Presenter). Imaging Analysis of Long-Term Glioblastoma Survivors. Oral presentation at Moffitt Cancer Center’s SPARK Annual Research Day, 2016. Tampa, FL. Non-Peer Reviewed Online Publications Sinnott JT, Milani D, Lakshmi S, Menezes LJ. 2019 Novel Coronavirus. Prepared for State of Florida Senate Health Policy Committee, 2020. Available at: https://www.flsenate.gov/Committees/Show/HP/MeetingPacket/4907/8811_MeetingPacket_4907.pdf

    Poster Presentations

    • Carcoana AD, Milani D, Heideman E, Guerra L, Oxner A, Menezes L. Implementing an Itemized Menu of Available Supplies and Services Improves Utilization of Street Medicine Program Resources. Accepted for ACP Florida Medical Student Poster Competition 2023. Selected as Best Quality Improvement Poster.
    • Milani D (Presenter), Valenzuela M. A case of cannabis-induced pancreatitis (2023). ACP Florida Chapter Spring Poster Competition 2023. Orlando, FL.Selected as poster finalist.
    • Milani D (Presenter), Aung-Din D, Lin A. A Case of Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma as a Mimic of Erythema Multiforme (2023). Presented at USF Health Research Day 2023.
    • Krainin J, Harris C, Bugni WJ, Mester SW, Milani D. Monkeypox Myocarditis (2023). Accepted for publication in JACC and for poster presentation at ACC 2023.
    • Krainin JS and Milani D. Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphomas with Intra-Cardiac Invasion (2021). ACP South Caroline Chapter Annual Meeting.Accepted for poster presentation.
    • Krainin JS and Milani D. A Rare Case of Kaposi Sarcoma Presenting as Verrucous Skin Lesions (2021). 2021 AMA Research Challenge. Accepted for poster presentation.

     

    Book Chapters

    • Milani D, Sabapathy V, Casanas B. Global Virology IV: Viral Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Delivery in the 21st Century. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG; 2022. A Clinical Approach to Novel Diagnostics and Therapeutics: The Challenge of Zika. Status: Accepted, in press.
    • Milani D, Athiyah U, Hariyadi DM, Pathak YV. Surface Modification of Nanoparticles for Targeted Drug Delivery. NY, NY: Springer Publishing Company; 2019. Surface Modification of Nanocarriers for Specific Cell Targeting for Better Therapeutic Effect; pp. 355-368. ISBN 9783030061159
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