Research

2020

Rubin A, Alamgir M, Rubin J, Rao BK. Chilblain-like lesions with prominent bullae in a patient with COVID-19. BMJ Case Rep. 2020;13(11):e237917. Published 2020 Nov 2. doi:10.1136/bcr-2020-237917

Gill M, Pellacani G, Grant-Kels JM, et al. Lost in Translation: True Clinical Impact of RCM Overlooked in “Biopsy outperforms Reflectance Confocal Microscopy in Diagnosing and Subtyping Basal Cell Carcinoma: Results and Experiences from a Randomized Controlled Multicentre Trial” [published online ahead of print, 2020 Oct 14]. Br J Dermatol. 2020;10.1111/bjd.19602. doi:10.1111/bjd.19602

Reilly C, Chuchvara N, Cucalon J, Srivastava R, Rao BK. Reflectance confocal microscopy evaluation of pigmented lesions on tattooed skin [published online ahead of print, 2020 Oct 17]. Lasers Med Sci. 2020;10.1007/s10103-020-03154-4. doi:10.1007/s10103-020-03154-4

John AM, Srivastava R, Francisco GM, Bhatti H, Rao BK. Modified Mohs micrographic surgery with rim and deep margin technique. Int J Dermatol. 2020;59(2):e31-e33. doi:10.1111/ijd.14628

Chuchvara N, Reilly C, Haroon A, Wassef C, Maghari A, Rao B. Atypical cells on reflectance confocal microscopy may not represent melanoma: a case of axillary pigmented extramammary Paget disease [published online ahead of print, 2020 Jul 9]. J Cutan Pathol. 2020;10.1111/cup.13804. doi:10.1111/cup.13804

Reilly C, Chuchvara N, Rao B. Diagnosing juvenile xanthogranuloma with reflectance confocal microscopy. JAAD Case Rep. 2020;6(10):975-976. doi:10.1016/j.jdcr.2020.07.034

Chuchvara N, Patel R, Srivastava R, Reilly C, Rao BK. The growth of teledermatology: Expanding to reach the underserved. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020;82(4):1025-1033. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2019.11.055

John AM, Francisco GM, Haroon A, Rao BK. Stratum Corneum Debridement for Improved Visualization of Acral Skin Using Reflectance Confocal Microscopy. Dermatol Surg. 2020;46(4):568-570. doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000001908

Saaiq M, Zalaudek I, Rao B, et al. A brief synopsis on scalp melanoma. Dermatol Ther. 2020;33(4):e13795. doi:10.1111/dth.13795

2019

Srivastava R, John A, Wassef C, Maghari A, Rao BK. Tender papules on the bilateral dorsal hands. Cutis. 2019;104(6):344-355.

Srivastava R, John JJ, Reilly C, John AM, Rao BK. Sniffing out malignant melanoma: a case of canine olfactory detection. Cutis. 2019;104(3):E4-E6.

Srivastava R, Manfredini M, Rao BK. Noninvasive imaging tools in dermatology. Cutis. 2019;104(2):108-113.

Srivastava R, Rao BK. Back to the future: integrating technology to improve patient-provider interactions. Cutis. 2019;103(6):321-322.

Coups EJ, Manne SL, Ohman Strickland P, et al. Randomized controlled trial of the mySmartSkin web-based intervention to promote skin self-examination and sun protection behaviors among individuals diagnosed with melanoma: study design and baseline characteristics. Contemp Clin Trials. 2019;83:117-127. doi:10.1016/j.cct.2019.06.014

Srivastava R, Wassef C, Rao BK. The Dayanara effect: increasing skin cancer awareness in the Hispanic community. Cutis. 2019;103(5):257-258.

Srivastava R, Reilly C, Francisco G, Bhatti H, Rao BK. Life of a Wound: Serial Documentation of Wound Healing After Shave Removal Using Reflectance Confocal Microscopy. J Drugs Dermatol. 2019;18(5):472-474.

John AM, Francisco G, Srivastava R, Bhatti H, Rao BK. “Deep” vertical Mohs and closure with a tumor-free flap for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: A case report. SAGE Open Med Case Rep. 2019;7:2050313X19847785. Published 2019 Apr 28. doi:10.1177/2050313X19847785

Rao BK, John AM, Francisco G, Haroon A. Diagnostic Accuracy of Reflectance Confocal Microscopy for Diagnosis of Skin Lesions: An Update. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2019;143(3):326-329. doi:10.5858/arpa.2018-0124-OA

2018

Iriarte C, Rao B, Haroon A, Kirkorian AY. Acral pigmented Spitz nevus in a child with transepidermal migration of melanocytes: Dermoscopic and reflectance confocal microscopic features. Pediatr Dermatol. 2018;35(2):e99-e102. doi:10.1111/pde.13385

Yeager DG, Noor O, Rao BK. Reflectance confocal microscopy as a first-line diagnostic technique for mycosis fungoides. Cutis. 2018;102(1):56-58.

Francisco G, Rao BK, Victor FC. Two reports of malignant melanoma arising within a new vitiligo-like depigmented patch. JAAD Case Rep. 2018;4(6):573-575. Published 2018 Jun 12. doi:10.1016/j.jdcr.2018.05.008

Masud A, Shafi S, Rao BK. Mobile medical apps for patient education: a graded review of available dermatology apps. Cutis. 2018;101(2):141-144.

Zubair R, Francisco G, Rao B. Artificial intelligence for clinical decision support. Cutis. 2018;102(3):210-211.

2017

Haroon A, Shafi S, Rao B. Adult xanthogranuloma diagnosed on reflectance confocal microscopy. J Cutan Pathol. 2017;44(9):809-810. doi:10.1111/cup.12971

Haroon A, Shafi S, Rao BK. Using Reflectance Confocal Microscopy in Skin Cancer Diagnosis. Dermatol Clin. 2017;35(4):457-464. doi:10.1016/j.det.2017.06.007

Ahluwalia J, Correa-Selm LM, Rao BK. Vitiligo: Not Simply a Skin Disease. Skinmed. 2017;15(2):125-127. Published 2017 Apr 1.

Yeager DG, Schafer CS, Rao BK. Recalcitrant hyperkeratotic plaques. Cutis. 2017;99(3):E7-E9.

Correa-Selm LM, Alamgir M, Rao BK. Use of Biologics in Private Practice: Nine Years of Lessons and Learning. J Drugs Dermatol. 2017;16(3):215-217.

2016

Correa-Selm LM, Bronsnick T, Rao BK, Kirkorian AY, Marcus A, Cha J. A Souvenir From France: Acrodermatitis Chronica Atrophicans Presenting in the United States. Skinmed. 2016;14(3):217-219. Published 2016 Jun 1.

Giambrone D, Salvaggio C, Victor FC, Rao BK. Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma Detected by Reflectance Confocal Microscopy. Dermatol Surg. 2016;42(1):126-127. doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000000566

Rao BK, Giambrone D. How best to manage acral naevi. Br J Dermatol. 2015;173(4):893-894. doi:10.1111/bjd.14056

2015

Murzaku EC, Bronsnick T, Rao BK. Response to: “Evidence on pseudoallergen-free diet for chronic urticaria”. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2015;72(6):e183. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2015.03.020

Khalid N, Baig BU, Bhatti H, Rao BK. When Rings Are Not Ringworms: Case Reports and Review of Literature. Conn Med. 2015;79(2):77-80.

Giambrone D, Alamgir M, Masud A, Bronsnick T, Rao BK. “The diagnostic accuracy of in vivo confocal microscopy in clinical practice.” Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2015 Aug; 73(2)317-319. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2015.03.052

Moscarella E, Rao BK, et al. “Digital dermoscopy monitoring in patients with multiple nevi: How many lesions should we monitor per patient?” Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2015 Jul; 73(1)168-169

Giambrone D, Khatri KA, Alamgir M, Rao BK. “Melasma: Which Laser and Light Therapies Achieve Long Lasting Results? A Review of the Literature Over the Last 30 Years.” Journal of Pigmentary Disorders. 2015 Apr; 2:176. doi:10.4172/2376-0427.1000176

2014

Bronsnick T, Murzaku EC, Rao BK. “Diet in dermatology: Part II. Melanoma, chronic urticarial, and psoriasis.” Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2014 Dec;71(6):1053.e1-1039.e16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jaad.2014.06.016

Bronsnick T, Murzaku EC, Rao BK. “Diet in dermatology: Part I. Atopic dermatitis, acne, and non-melanoma skin cancer.” Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2014 Dec;71(6):1039.e1-1039.e12. doi: 10.1016/ j.jaad.2014.06.015

Murzaku EC, Bronsnick T, Rao BK. “Axillary lichen planus pigmentosusinversus: Dermoscopic clues of a rare entity. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2014 Oct; 71(4):119-20. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1016/j.jaad.2014.01.881

Ahn CS, Rao BK. “The life cycles and biological end pathways of dermal fillers.” Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2014 Sep; 13(3):212-23. DOI: 10.1111/jocd.12100

Murzaku EC, Hayan S, Rao BK. “Methods and rates of dermoscopy usage: A cross-sectional survey of US dermatologists stratified by years in practice.” Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2014 Aug; 71(2):393-5. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2014.03.048

Louis SJ, Bronsnick T, Louis FJ, Rao BK. “Tungiasis in Haiti: a case series of 383 patients.” International Journal of Dermatology. 2014 Feb; 53(8) 999-1004. DOI:10.1111/ijd.12456

10. Alamgir M, Wassef C, Hamidi M, Rao BK. “Melasma Treatments: A Review of Laser Therapies and the Integration of Reflectance Confocal Microscopy.” Practical Dermatology. June 2014; 28-35.

Giambrone D, Rao BK, Esfahani A, Rao S. “Obstacles hindering the mainstream practice of teledermatopathology.” Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2014 Oct 14; 71(4) 772-780. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1016/j.jaad.2014.04.043

Bronsnick T, Murzaku E, Correa-Selm C, Kirkorian A, Rao BK, Cha J. “Integrating dermatology education into the medical school curriculum: Creation and evaluation of a clerkship-based curriculum for third-year medical students.” Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2014 May;70(5): AB78. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2014.01.323

Mateus R, Murzaku EC, Rao BK. “Atypical pigmented acral lesion proven to be fungal using reflectance confocal microscopy”. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2014 Apr; 70(4):e77-e79. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1016/j.jaad.2013.10.033

Bronsnick T, Kazi N, Kirkorian AY, Rao BK. “Outcomes of biopsies and excisions of dysplastic acral nevi: a study of 187 lesions.” Dermatologic Surgery. 2014;40(4):455-9. DOI: 10.1111/dsu.12448. Epub 2014 Jan 23.

Rao S, Bronsnick T, Rao BK. “Show and Tell: A privately organized dermatology mission to the Dominican Republic: show and tell.” JAMA Dermatology. 2014 Apr;150(4):359-60. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2013.7036

2013

Abello-Poblete MV, Correa-Selm LM, Giambrone D, Victor F, Rao BK. “Histologic outcomes of excised moderate and severe dysplastic nevi.” Dermatologic Surgery. 2013; Dec 40(1);40-45. DOI: 10.1111/dsu.12391

Wassef C, Rao BK. “Uses of non-invasive imaging in the diagnosis of skin cancer: an overview of the currently available modalities.” International Journal of Dermatology. 2013 Dec; 52(12):1481-1489. DOI: 10.1111/ijd.12159

Wassef C, Lombardi A, Khokher S, Rao BK. “Vitiligo Surgical Laser, and Alternative Therapies: A Review and Case Series.” Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 2013;12(6):685-691.

Ahn CS, Mateus R, Khan I, Rao BK. “An adverse effect of an injectable cosmetic procedure: a case of mistaken identities.” Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 2013 Nov; 12(12):1477-80. PMID: 24301251

Rao BK, Mateus R, Wassef C, Pellacani G. “In vivo confocal microscopy in clinical practice: comparison of bed-side diagnostic accuracy of a trained physician and distant diagnosis of an expert reader.” Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2013 Dec;69(6):e295-300. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1016/j.jaad.2013.07.022

Wassef C, Rao BK. “The Science of Cellulite Treatment and its Long-Term Effectiveness.” Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy. 2012 Apr;14(2):50-8. doi: 10.3109/14764172.2012.670706.

Bronsnick T, Kirkorian AY, Khan I, Cole A, Rao BK. “From mole to scar: the unintended consequence of treatment with an over-the-counter mole removal cream.” Skinmed 2013 Nov-Dec 11(6): 364-6. PMID: 24517044

Bronsnick T, Rao BK. “Unsightly Pictures: Tanning, Attractiveness, and Behavior” Practical Dermatology. 2013; Sept: 53-59.

S Abbasi, S Sriniasan, B Rao, D Mital, “Enterprise-Wide Data Quality Improvement (EDQI) Algorithm and System” IJCIHI. 2013; Jan-Jun; 6(1); 1-7.

2012
Wassef C, Lombardi A, Rao BK. Adalimumab as a Treatment for Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris: A Case Report. Cutis. 2012;90:244-247.

Bhatti H, Khalid N, Rao BK. “Superficial Pyoderma Gangrenosum Treated with Infliximab: A Case Report”, Cutis. 2012; 90:297-299.

Ahn CS, Wassef C, Rao BK, “Noninvasive Imaging Techniques: Dermatoscopy and Confocal Mircroscopy Before Biopsy”, Practical Dermatology. March 2012 40-45.

Rao BK, Ahn CS. “Dermatoscopy for melanoma and pigmented lesions”, Dermatology Clin. 2012 Jul;30(3):413-434.

Wassef C, Lombardi A, Rao BK. “Presence of Psoriasis in Areas of Balding in Patients with Both Androgenic Alopecia and Scalp Psoriasis”, Psoriasis Forum. Winter 2012, 18(4):214-216.

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