A Systematic Review of Lactoferrin Use in Dermatology.
Published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
The use of hormonal agents in the treatment of acne.
Published in Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
Hormones and androgens play an important role in the pathogenesis of acne. Multiple hormonal modulators are now available for the treatment of acne. The efficacies and side effects of currently available hormonal agents are reviewed here including the use of oral contraceptives, spironolactone, flutamide, cyproterone acetate, finasteride, and corte...
Role of sebaceous glands in inflammatory dermatoses.
Published in Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Skin is an important interface between the host and its environment. Inflammatory dermatoses often have disrupted skin barrier function, rendering patients more susceptible to allergenic triggers leading to an exaggerated immune response. The skin surface lipid film, an important component of the skin barrier, comprises a mixture of keratinocyte an...
Alopecia as the Presenting Symptom of Syphilis.
Published in Dermatology online journal
Alopecia can be one of the many symptoms of secondary syphilis and the clinical presentations include essential syphilitic alopecia or symptomatic syphilitic alopecia. In this report, we present a case of a patient with essential syphilitic alopecia whose sole presenting symptom of syphilis was alopecia. Despite an initial negative rapid plasma rea...
Shedding light on sunscreens and their labels: Testing policies need to match actual use.
Published in American Journal of Preventive Medicine
A novel keratin 5 mutation in a familial cluster.
Published in Dermatology online journal
We report a case of epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS) associated with a family cluster of EBS and a novel KRT5 mutation. The case is presented in the context of recent advances in the study of the disease.
Acupuncture as a Treatment Modality in Dermatology: A Systematic Review.
Published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Novel use of terpenoids for treatment of dermatologic diseases: a systematic review of clinical trials.
Published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Advice for medical students interested in dermatology: perspectives from fourth year students who matched.
Published in Dermatology online journal
We present perspectives from four fourth year medical students who matched into dermatology that highlight the factors they believed helped them most. The purpose is to offer advice to medical students interested in dermatology. We divide the paper into four areas of discussion: academics, extracurricular activities, research, and mentorship. All f...
Advice for fourth year medical students beginning the dermatology residency application process: Perspectives from inter...
Published in Dermatology online journal
