Advice for fourth year medical students beginning the dermatology residency application process: Perspectives from inter...
Published in Dermatology online journal
Keratinocyte proximity and contact can play a significant role in determining mesenchymal stem cell fate in human tissue...
Published in The FASEB Journal
Bone marrow-derived human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) possess multipotent differentiation capabilities and are a potent source of paracrine factors. We show how the epidermal keratinocyte can direct hMSC differentiation selectively. Keratinocytes and hMSCs were either cocultured in physical contact (contact cocultures), or separated without phys...
Photoprotective effect of botanicals and vitamins: A systematic review of clinical trials.
Published in Journal of Dermatological Treatment
Botanical and phytochemical therapy of acne: a systematic review.
Published in Phytotherapy Research
Acne is prevalent among adolescents and adults with significant psychological effects. Standard oral and topical therapies can have significant side effects including skin irritation, gastrointestinal upset, and the development of drug-resistant bacteria. The use of botanicals and phytochemicals in dermatological products is increasingly popular, a...
Polyphenols as novel treatment options for dermatological diseases: A systematic review of clinical trials.
Published in Journal of Dermatological Treatment
The use of botanical products and vitamins in sunscreens.
Published in Dermatology online journal
The use of botanical products and vitamins in skin care creams and sunscreens is prevalent. Herein we conduct an evaluation of sunscreens to quantitatively assess how often sunscreens incorporate botanically derived products and vitamins. The most commonly used botanicals products and vitamins are identified and stratified based on the sunscreen su...
Stress-mediated increases in systemic and local epinephrine impair skin wound healing: potential new indication for beta...
Published in PLoS Medicine
Phytochemical and Botanical Therapies for Rosacea: A Systematic Review.
Published in Phytotherapy Research
Botanical and cosmeceutical therapies are commonly used to treat symptoms of rosacea such as facial erythema, papules/pustule counts, and telangiectasia. These products may contain plant extracts, phytochemicals, and herbal formulations. The objective of this study was to review clinical studies evaluating the use of botanical agents for the treatm...
