Naissan O. Wesley, MD, FACMS

Personal History

Business Address:
Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills
9201 W. Sunset Blvd, Suite 602
Los Angeles, CA 90069
P: (310)246-0495, F: (310)246-0496
www.skincareandlaser.com
Date of birth: July 6, 1977
Place Of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Citizenship: United States

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Boston, MA July 2008 – June 2009
MOHS MICROGRAPHIC SURGERY, COSMETIC, LASER, AND PROCEDURAL DERMATOLOGY FELLOWSHIP
Drs. Ken Arndt, Jeffrey Dover, Michael Kaminer, and Tom Rohrer fellowship directors

University of California, San Francisco July 2005 – June 2008
DERMATOLOGY RESIDENCY

BOARD CERTIFIED IN DERMATOLOGY, 2008

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles June 2004 – June 2005
INTERNAL MEDICINE INTERNSHIP

University of California, San Francisco Sept 2000 – June 2004
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
DOCTOR OF MEDICINE (M.D.)

ALPHA OMEGA ALPHA (AOA) – top 10% of class

University of California, Los Angeles Fall 1995 – Spring 1999
UNDER GRADUATE
B.S.BIOLOGY

MAJOR(S): BIOLOGY, ART HISTORY

MAGNA CUM LAUDE WITH COLLEGE AND DEPARTMENTAL HONORS

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

• CALIFORNIA MEDICAL LICENSE, NUMBER A93306 (11/20/2005)
• DIPLOMATE OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF DERMATOLOGY (10/2008)
• DIPLOMATE OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF MOHS SURGERY (9/28/2024)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• DERMATOLOGIST/DERMATOLOGIC SURGEON AT SKIN CARE AND LASER PHYSICIANS OF BEVERLY HILLS. 9201 W Sunset Blvd, Suite 602, Los Angeles, CA 90069 (310) 246-0495 (September 2009 – current)
• HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES, CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER. 8700 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048, (310) 423-5161 (2009 – current)

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT

• CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR IN MEDICINE, DERMATOLOGY DIVISION, DAVID GEFFEN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES. 200 Medical Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90035 (volunteering since November 2011, appointment since July 2013 – 2023)
• CO-DIRECTOR AMERICAN SOCIETY OF DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY (ASDS) COSMETICS FELLOWSHIP WITH DEREK H. JONES, MD AT SKIN CARE AND LASER PHYSICIANS OF BEVERLY HILLS (2015 – 2019)

HONORS & AWARDS

SCHOLARLY DISTINCTIONS

• ALPHA OMEGA ALPHA (top 10% of medical school class), UCSF CHAPTER (2004)
• CLERKSHIP HONORS IN MEDICINE, SURGERY, PEDIATRICS, NEUROLOGY, DERMATOLOGY, DERMATOLOGY RESEARCH, AND CARDIOLOGY; UCSF MEDICAL SCHOOL (2002-2003)
• LETTER OF COMMENDATION, UCSF (2001)
• COLLEGE HONORS AND DEPARTMENTAL HONORS (BIOLOGY), UCLA (1999)
• PHI BETA KAPPA (1999)
• DEAN’S HONORS LIST, UCLA (1995-1999)
• GOLDEN KEY NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY (1995-1999)
• PHI SIGMA BIOLOGICAL HONORS SOCIETY (1997-1999)
• UC IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARS PROGRAM (EARLY ADMISSION TO COLLEGE FOR ACADEMICALLY GIFTED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS) (1994-1995)

DISTINCTIONS/AWARDS

• NEWSWEEK, AMERICA’S BEST DERMATOLOGISTS 2023 – COSMETIC DERMATOLOGISTS
• LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE, L.A.’S TOP DOCTORS (since 2019)
• TOP DOCTORS, CASTLE CONNOLLY TOP DOCTOR (since 2020)
• SUPER DOCTORS, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER DOCTORS 2025
• SUPER DOCTORS, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER DOCTORS 2024
• SUPER DOCTORS, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER DOCTORS 2023
• SUPER DOCTORS, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER DOCTORS 2022
• SUPER DOCTORS, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER DOCTORS 2021
• SUPER DOCTORS, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER DOCTORS 2020
• SUPER DOCTORS, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RISING STARS 2018
• AWARDED ‘CHAMPIONS OF DIVERSITY’ PIN, UCSF (2007)
• STAR AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE IN MOHS MICROGRAPHIC SURGERY, UCSF (2006)
• RECIPIENT OF THE UCSF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR AWARD (Awarded to one student and one faculty member annually for outstanding achievements, leadership, and furthering the goal of achieving ethnic diversity within the UCSF community) (2004)
• AWARD FOR BEST RESEARCH PRESENTATION, ALLIED HEALTH CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (1996)

FELLOWSHIPS, AWARDS, AND GRANTS

• AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY PRECEPTORSHIP PROGRAM AWARD (2007)
• WOMEN’S DERMATOLOGIC SOCIETY MENTORSHIP PROGRAM AWARD (2007)
• NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION’S EMERGING SCHOLAR AWARD (2003)
• RECIPIENT OF AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION’S MEDICAL STUDENT MENTOR PROGRAM; Mentor: Howard I. Maibach, MD, University of California San Francisco (2002)
• CARE (CENTER FOR ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH EXCELLENCE) PROGRAM AWARD, UCLA (1998 – 1999)
• PRE-MED SCHOLARS INSTITUTE (1995-1996)

SCHOLARSHIPS

• SKIN DISEASE EDUCATION FOUNDATION TRAVEL AWARD (2008)
• JACKIE ROBINSON SCHOLARSHIP, UCLA (1995)
• NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP (1995)

PUBLICATIONS 39

• Wesley NO, Rohrer TE. Evaluation of Beauty and the Aging Face. In: Dermatology, 5th edition. Editors: Bolognia, Jorizzo, Schaffer, et al. 2024, Elsevier: Mosby, chapter 152.
• Wesley NO, DiGiorgio C. Botulinum Toxin: Glabella. In: Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology, 5th edition. Carruthers, editors. 2022, Dec. Elsevier: Saunders, chapter 15:127-135.
• Kakar, R, Wesley, N. Acute Uritcaria in a Young Female with COVID-19. SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine, 2020, Jul; 4(4), 337-339.
• Humphrey S, Jones DH, Carruthers JD, Carruthers A, Beleznay K, Wesley N, Black JM, Vanderveen S, Minokadeh A. Retrospective review of delayed adverse events secondary to treatment with a smooth, cohesive 20-mg/mL hyaluronic acid filler in 4500 patients. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Jul;83(1):86-95. Epub 2020 Feb 6.
• Jones DH, Carruthers A, Brody HJ, Black JM, Humphrey S, Carruthers J, Wesley NO, Minokadeh A. Ten-Year and Beyond Follow-up After Treatment With Highly Purified Liquid-Injectable Silicone for HIV-Associated Facial Lipoatrophy: A Report of 164 Patients. Dermatol Surg. 2019 Jul;45(7):941-948.
• Davis D, Wesley NO. Applications and Safety in Skin of Color. In: PRP and Microneedling in Aesthetic Medicine. Hausauer and Jones, editors. 2019. New York: Thieme, chapter 8.
• Wesley NO, Rohrer TE. Evaluation of Beauty and the Aging Face. In: Dermatology, 4th edition. Editors: Bolognia, Jorizzo, Schaffer, et al. 2017, Elsevier: Mosby, chapter 152.
• Wesley NO, Black J, Jones DH. Botulinum Toxin: Glabella. In: Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology. Carruthers, editors. 2017. Elsevier: Saunders, chapter 15:95-102.
• Wesley NO, MacGregor JL. Commentary: Non-ablative fractional laser resurfacing for acne scarring in patients with Fitzpatrick skin phototypes IV-VI. Original article by Alexis A et al, accepted to Dermatol Surg 2015 Sept.
• Wesley NO, MacGregor J. Striae. UpToDate 2015-present.
• Higgins S, Wesley NO. Topical Retinoids and Cosmeceuticals: Where is the Scientific Evidence to Recommend Products to Patients? Current Dermatology Reports 2015 June; 4(2): 56-62.
• Wesley NO, Jones DH. Botulinum Toxin: Glabella. In: Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology. Carruthers, editors. 2013. Elsevier: Saunders, chapter 12:77-84.
• Wheat CM, Wesley NO, Jackson BA. Recognition of Skin Cancer and Sun Protective Behaviors in Skin of Color. J Drugs Dermatol 2013 Sep 1;12(9):1029-32
• LaTowsky BC, Abassi N, Arndt KA, Kaminer MS, Rohrer TE, MacGregor JL, Wesley NO, Durfee MA, Dover JS. A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Four Ablative Fractionated Lasers: A Quadrant Study. Dermatol Surg. 2012 Sep;38(9):1477-89.
• Rohrer TE, Wesley NO, Glogau R, Dover JS. Evaluation of Beauty and the Aging Face. In: Dermatology, 3rd edition. Editors: Bolognia, Jorizzo, Schaffer, et al. 2012, Elselvier: Mosby, chapter 152: 2473-2478.
• Mibenge C, Wesley NO, Jackson BA. Recognition of Skin Cancer and Sun Protective Behaviors in Skin of Color. Abstract and Poster Accepted and Presented at Skin of Color Seminar Series by Chikote Mibenge, April 14-15, 2012 in New York, NY. Poster also accepted at Summer AAD 2012, Boston, MA.
• Alla D, Wesley N, Maibach HI. Decreasing Allergic Contact Dermatitis through Dermatotoxicologic and Epidemiologic Based Intervention? Dermatotoxicology, 8th edition Editors: Klaus-Peter Wilhelm, Hongbo Zhai, and Howard I. Maibach. July, 2012; New York: Taylor & Francis; 52:440 – 442.
• Wesley NO. Hydrogel Polymers. In: Injectable Fillers: Principles and Practice. Derek Jones, editor. 2010, Wiley-Blackwell; chapter 8: 91-102.
• Wesley NO, Talakoub L, Maibach HI. Ethnic Differences in Skin Properties. Textbook of Cosmetic Dermatology, 5th edition. Editors: Baran and Maibach. 2010, New York: Taylor & Francis, chapter 44:395-404.
• LaTowsky BC, Wesley NO, MacGregor JL, Kaminer MS, Arndt KA. Delayed Inflammatory Reaction to 4% Polyacrylamide Gel (Bio-Alcamid) Used for Soft Tissue Augmentation. Arch Dermatol. 2009;145(11):1309-1312.
• Wesley NO, Dover JS. The Filler Revolution: a six-year retrospective. J Drugs Dermatol. 2009:8(10):903-7.
• Talakoub L, Wesley NO. Differences in Perceptions of Beauty and Cosmetic Procedures Performed in Ethnic Patients. Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. 2009 Jun;28(2):115-29.
• Wesley NO. Introduction. Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. 2009 Jun;28(2):61-2.
• LaTowsky BC, MacGregor JL, Wesley NO, Arndt KA, Rohrer TE, Kaminer MS, Dover JS. A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Four Fractionated Ablative Lasers. Abstract published in the manual and presented at the Controversies & Conversations in Laser & Cosmetic Surgery by Dr. Brenda LaTowsky, August 14-16, 2009, in Southhampton, Bermuda and presented at the ASDS/ASCDAS Joint Annual Meeting October 1-4, 2009, in Pheonix, Arizona.
• Wesley NO, Yu SS, Grekin RC, Neuhaus IM. Tobacco and Dermatologic Surgery. In preparation.
• Wesley NO, Yu SS, Grekin RC, Neuhaus IM. Reply. Dermatol Surg. 2008 Oct; 34(10):1439-1440.
• Saggar S, Wesley NO, Maibach HI. Ethnic Variation in Skin Properties: Quo Vadis? – Part II. Cosmetics and Toiletries. 2008 May; 123(5):34-42
• Wesley NO, Yu SS, Grekin RC, Neuhaus IM. Primary Linear Closure for Large Defects of the Nasal Supratip. Dermatol Surg. 2008 Mar; 34(3):380-4; discussion 384-5.
• Saggar S, Wesley NO, Maibach HI. Ethnic Variation in Skin Properties: Quo Vadis? – Part I. Cosmetics and Toiletries. 2008 Apr; 123(4):30-38.
• Saggar, S, Wesley NO, Moulton-levy NM, Maibach HI. Racial (Ethnic) Differences in Skin Properties: the Objective Data. An Update. Dermatotoxicology, 7th edition, 2008, New York: Taylor & Francis; chapter 2: 5-29.
• Saggar, S, Wesley NO, Moulton-levy NM, Maibach HI. Racial (Ethnic) Differences in Skin Properties: the Objective Data. An Update. Handbook of Cosmetic Science and Technology, 3rd edition, 2009, New York: Taylor & Francis; chapter 5: 41-58.
• Saggar, S, Wesley NO, Moulton-levy NM, Maibach HI. Racial (Ethnic) Differences in Skin Properties: the Objective Data. An Update. Textbook of Cosmetic Dermatology, 4th edition, New York: Taylor & Francis.
• Jacqueline Dolev, Lisa Butler, Toby Maurer, Karl Wilkins, Jean Lee, Naissan Wesley, and Jeffrey Martin. Who is Still Developing Kaposi’s Sarcoma in the Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) Era? Abstract published in the manual and presented at the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI’s) 9th annual AIDS Malignancy Conference by Dr. Jacqueline Dolev, October, 2005 in Bethesda, MD.
• Wesley N, Maibach HI. Racial (Ethnic) Differences in Skin Properties: the Objective Data. Handbook of Cosmetic Science and Technology, 2nd edition, 2006, New York: Taylor & Francis; chapter 2: 15-44.
• Wesley N, Maibach HI. Racial (Ethnic) Differences in Skin Properties: the Objective Data. Textbook of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3rd edition, 2005, New York: Taylor & Francis; chapter 56: 523-539.
• Wesley N, Maibach HI. Racial (Ethnic) Differences in Skin Properties: the Objective Data. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2003; 4(12): 843-60.
• Wesley N, Maibach HI. Decreasing Allergic Contact Dermatitis through Dermatotoxicologic and Epidemiologic Based Intervention? Food and Chemical Toxicology. June, 2003; 41(6):857 – 860.

EDITORIAL ASSIGNMENTS

Invited Guest Editor of Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery: Dermatologic Issues in People of Color. Editors: Drs. Kenneth Arndt, Philip LeBoit, June Robinson, and Bruce Wintroub. Published June, 2009.

MD Edge, Editorial Advisory Board for Dermatology News (2009- present)

Periodic Reviewer for Dermatologic Surgery Journal (2009- present)

Learnskin, Cosmetics Series Editor, (published content + series of 12 podcasts 2019-2021)

The Derm Atlas, Advisory Council (2022-present)

CLINICAL TRIALS

• Silk Medical Aesthetics – Primary Investigator, CLN-LF-002, A Prospective, Multicenter, Two-arm, Double-Blinded, Randomized Control Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of SMA-001 for Lip Augmentation and Correction of Perioral Rhytides (SMA-001 LF Pivotal). 2023-2025.
• Silk Medical Aesthetics – Primary Investigator, CLN-LF-001, A Feasibility Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of SMA-001 for Lip Volume Augmentation and Correction of Perioral Rhytides. 2021-2023.
• Galderma – Co-Investigator, A Randomized, Evaluator-Blinded, Parallel, Comparator-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of GAL1704 for Cheek Augmentation and Correction of Midface Contour Deficiencies. 2018-2020.
• Merz – Sub-Investigator, Evaluation of Effectiveness and Safety of Radiesse (+) to Improve the Contour of the Jawline by Adding Volume to the Jawline. 2018-2020.
• Revance – Sub-Investigator, An Open-Label Multi-Center study to assess the safety of single and repeat treatments of DavidotulinumtoxinA for Injection for Treatment of Moderate to Severe Glabellar Lines. 2017-2018.
• Revance – Sub-Investigator, Sakura II study, Phase 3 Randomized Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy and Duration of Effect of DavidotulinumtoxinA for Injections to Treat Moderate to Severe Glabellar Lines. 2016-2017.
• Allergan – Co-Investigator, Temple study; Trial to evaluate safety and efficacy of JUVEDERM VOLUMA XC for a new cosmetic indication, temples.
• Evolus_CLIN001 – Co-investigator, A Phase 3 study of efficacy of DWP-450 for treatment of moderate-to-severe glabellar lines. June 2014-September 2016.
• Evolus_CLIN004 – Co-investigator, A multicenter open label, multi dose, phase 2 trial to demonstrate the safety of DWP-450 in adult subjects for treatment of moderate-to-severe glabellar lines. June 2014-October 2016.
• Merz – Co-investigator, A Phase 4 prospective, multicenter, randomized, double-blinded, parallel group trial to investigate the equivalence of incobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin) to onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) in the treatment of glabellar frown lines, 2013-2014.
• Kythera – Co-Investigator, Phase 3B study of ATX-101 (sodium deoxycholate injection, Kybella) for the reduction of localized submental fat in the submental area in subjects with clinician reported submental fat rating scale grade 1 or grade 4. 2013.
• Allergan – Co-Investigator; Pivotal trial to evaluate efficacy of a novel filler to treat mid-face volume loss, JUVEDERM VOLUMA XC.
• Galderma RD.06.CIP.18156 (Emervel) – Co-Investigator, Trial to evaluate efficacy of a novel filler for correction of nasolabial folds, Galderma.
• Cellutions – Co-Investigator; U.S. Pilot Study of Cellutions Nanopulse Therapy for Reduction in the Appearance of Cellulite.
• Revance – Sub-Investigator; Pilot study for use of a topical botulinum toxin for periorbital rhytides.
• Merz – Sub-Investigator; A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial to investigate the efficacy and safety of NT 201 (Xeomin), free of complexing proteins, in the treatment of glabellar frown lines.
• Ulthera – Sub-Investigator; A rater-blinded prospective clinical study of skin tightening after transcutaneous ultrasound energy delivery to the forehead and cheek skin.
• Shazer – Sub-Investigator; Safety and efficacy trial of a personal light-based (7 J/cm2, 30ms, 650-1200nm) hair reduction system.
• Zeltiq (Coolsculpting) – Sub-Investigator; A prospective clinical study of non-invasive cooling of subcutaneous fat.
• Artes Medical – Sub-Investigator; Post-Approval Study of ArteFill for Correction of Nasolabial Folds.
• Medicis – Sub-Investigator; A Phase 3-4 Multicenter, Open label Extension Study to Assess the Long Term Safety of Repeat Administrations of Reloxin (Dysport) in the Treatment of Glabellar Lines. Protocol 732
• Syneron – Sub-Investigator; Clinical evaluation of skin laxity, subcutaneous fat, and cellulite treated with Velashape: a device that delivers infrared, radiofrequency energy and vacuum suctioning to the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs.
• Mininar Labs (Miradry) – Sub-Investigator; Clinical Evaluation of the DTS (microwave energy delivery system) for treatment of hyperhidrosis- a feasibility study.
• Thermage – Sub-Investigator; An open label trial to determine the efficacy of Thermage Multiplex Tip for the treatment of circumferential upper arm tissue.
• Nomir – Sub-Investigator; Novcon Laser Treatment of Onychomycosis: A device performance pivotal trial.

OTHER RESEARCH

DERMATOLOGY RESEARCH @ SKIN CARE AND LASER PHYSICIANS OF BEVERLY HILLS, LOS ANGELES, CA- LATISSE (BIMATORROST 0.03%) VERSUS TALIKA EYEBROW AND EYELASH GROWTH STUDY (2017)

DERMATOLOGY RESEARCH @ SKIN CARE AND LASER PHYSICIANS OF BEVERLY HILLS, LOS ANGELES, CA- SPLIT STRIKE STUDY COMPARING FRAXEL 1550NM LASER AND MICRONEEDLING (2017)

DERMATOLOGY RESEARCH @ SKIN CARE AND LASER PHYSICIANS OF BEVERLY HILLS, LOS ANGELES, CA- REVIEWER FOR BTG/CANFIELD PHOTOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF LEG VEINS TREATED WITH BTG-14-020-01 SCLEROTHERAPY (2015)

DERMATOLOGY RESEARCH @ SKIN CARE AND LASER PHYSICIANS OF BEVERLY HILLS, LOS ANGELES, CA- REVIEWER FOR BTG/CANFIELD PHOTOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF LEG VEINS TREATED WITH BTG-14-020-01 SCLEROTHERAPY (2013)

DERMATOLOGY RESEARCH @ SKIN CARE AND LASER PHYSICIANS OF BEVERLY HILLS, LOS ANGELES, CA- REVIEWER FOR BTG/CANFIELD PHOTOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF LEG VEINS TREATED WITH BTG-14-020-01 SCLEROTHERAPY (2012)

DERMATOLOGY RESEARCH @ SKIN CARE AND LASER PHYSICIANS OF BEVERLY HILLS, LOS ANGELES, CA- REVIEWER FOR BTG/CANFIELD PHOTOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF LEG VEINS TREATED WITH BTG SCLEROTHERAPY (2011)

DERMATOLOGY RESEARCH @ SKINCARE PHYSICIANS, CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SUB- INVESTIGATOR. RANDOMIZED, RATER-BLINDED TRIAL COMPARING THE EFFICACY AND HEALING TIME OF THE 4 DIFFERENT FRACTIONATED ABLATIVE RESURFACING LASERS IN 4 DIFFERENT QUADRANTS OF THE FACE (FRAXEL REPAIR, ACTIVE AND DEEP FX, QUADRALASE, AND PEARL FRACTIONAL). (May 2009 – June 2009)

DERMATOLOGY RESEARCH @ SKIN WELLNESS CENTER OF CHICAGO – CO-PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR EXAMINING SUN PROTECTIVE BEHAVIORS AND SKIN CANCER BELIEFS IN ETHNIC SKIN PATIENTS; PI(s): NAISSAN WESLEY, MD AND BROOKE JACKSON, MD (2008)

DERMATOLOGY RESEARCH @ UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO (UCSF) – RESEARCH ASSISTANT ON RETROSPECTIVE STUDY EXAMINING NEW CASES OF KAPOSI’S SARCOMA IN SAN FRANCISCO; PI(s): TOBY MAURER, MD, KARL WILKINS, MD, AND JEFFREY MARTIN, MD (June, 2003 – June, 2005)

HIV RESEARCH @ NATIONAL LABORATORY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH, SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – CONDUCTED CLINICAL RESEARCH STUDY CORRELATING IMMUNE STATUS AND ORAL CANDIDIASIS IN HIV+ PATIENTS; ALSO ASSISTED WITH CLINICAL TRIALS, AND STUDIED MEDICAL SPANISH; ADVISOR: ELLEN KOENIG, MD (Summer, 2001)

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY RESEARCH @ LONG BEACH VA MEDICAL CENTER – ASSISTED WITH RESEARCH ON THE EFFECTS OF TIBIAL ROTATION ON PATELLOFEMORAL CONTACT AREAS AND PRESSURES IN HUMAN CADAVER KNEES; PI: DR. THAY Q. LEE (Summer, 1997)

CARDIOLOGY RESEARCH @ LONG BEACH VA MEDICAL CENTER – ASSISTED IN DEVELOPING AN ISOLATED PERFUSED RABBIT HEART MODEL OF VENTRICULAR FIBRILLATION. CONDUCTED EXPERIMENTS ON HEART RATE VARIABILITY DUE TO INFUSED ADENOSINE IN ISOLATED PERFUSED RABBIT HEARTS; PI: ROBERT C. WESLEY, JR, MD (Summer, 1993)

PUBLISHED INTERVIEWS/MEDIA (168)

• Byrdie, “The Best Dermatologists in Los Angeles, According To Our Editors”. May, 2024.
• The ListWire, USA TODAY, “Top 5 Dermatologists in Los Angeles”. February, 2024.
• Byrdie, “We Recommend Them: These Are the Best Dermatologists in Los Angeles”. December, 2019.
• Byrdie, “The 13 Best Eye Cream of 2025, Tested and Derm Backed”. May, 2025.
• Who What Wear, “A Dermatologist Ranked The 3 Worst Body Lotion Mistakes”. July, 2024.
• Byrdie, “How To Get Rid of Hairline Acne, Treatments and Causes, According to Dermatologists”. January, 2024.
• Vogue, “How to Get Rid of Acne Scars, According to the Experts”. October, 2023.
• Business Insider, “The 15 Best Vitamin C Serums, Plus Tips From A Dermatologist”. August, 2023.
• Vogue, “How to Get Rid of Acne Scars, According to the Experts”. May, 2023.
• The List, “Simple Tips To Keep Your Tattoo Looking Fresh Through Summer”. April, 2023.
• Glam, “Mistakes To Avoid When Applying Body Lotion”. April, 2023.
• The List, “How To Reduce The Appearance Of Blackheads On Your Nose”. November, 2022.
• Allure, “Keke Palmer Reveals the Skin-Care Products She Swears By for Cystic Acne”. October, 2022.
• Glam, “Why You Should Skip That Peel-Off Face Mask In Your Beauty Drawer”. October, 2022.
• BioEnergy Lists, “The 15 Best Moisturizers For Rosacea, According to Derms”. October, 2022.
• The Route, “The 18 Best Eye Creams For A Well-Rested Look”. July, 2022.
• Byrdie, “The Best Hacks For Getting Rid Of Pimples”. March, 2022.
• Marie Claire, “The 28 Best Anti-Aging Products Dermatologists and Beauty Editors Swear By”. March, 2022.
• Vogue, “The Pro’s Guide to Managing Sensitive Skin This Winter”. January, 2022.
• Allure, “The Ordinary Is Delaunching its Salicylic Acid Serum With a Waitlist of 400,000”. January, 2022.
• Allure, “What Is Salicylic Acid and How Exactly Does It Benefit Skin?”. December, 2021.
• Insider, “The 13 best vitamin C serum is to help revitalize skin, plus tips from a dermatologist”. December, 2021.
• Mane Addicks, “Should You Switch to a Fragance-Free Shampoo? We Asked an Expert”. November, 2021.
• Allure, “17 Best Salicylic Acid Products to Banish Breakouts and Improve Skin Clarity?”. October, 2021.
• Who What Wear, “Moisturizers Are Key For Plump, Dewy Skin”. August, 2021.
• Martha Stewart Living, “Everything You Need To Know About Detoxing Your Scalp”. August, 2021.
• Yahoo!Sports, “Everything You Need To Know About Detoxing Your Scalp”. August, 2021.
• Everygirl, “What’s Better. Drugstore or Luxury Skincare”. August, 2021.
• Who What Wear, “A Dermatologist Ranked the 3 Worst Body-Lotion Mistakes”. July, 2021.
• Mic.com, “Should I Wear Sunscreen Indoors?”. July, 2021.
• Allure, “17 Best Drug Store Face Washes 2021 – Editor Reviews”. June, 2021.
• Shape, “The Best Vitamin C Serums, According to Experts and Reviews”. June, 2021.
• NewYork Magazine’s The Strategist, “The Best Eye Creams, According to Experts”. May, 2021.
• Elite Daily, “Is SPF in Makeno Enough? Experts Break Down Whether or Not It’s Strong Enough”. May, 2021.
• The List, “Here’s How To Stop Acne Sears Before They Even Show”. May, 2021.
• Who What Wear, “I Credit This One Product With Helping Me Look Younger Than My Age”. April, 2021. (UVPM: 3,506,301)
• Yahoo!, “I Credit This One Product With Helping Me Look Younger Than My Age”. April, 2021. (UVPM: 175,000,000)
• Who What Wear, “Sensitive Skin Types: These Are the Skincare Brands That Just Work”. April, 2021.
• Yahoo!, “Sensitive Skin Types: These Are the Skincare Brands That Just Work”. April, 2021.
• Vogue India, “How to Get Rid of Acne Sears, According to the Experts”. April, 2021.
• The Zoe Report, “The 12 Most Popular Skin Care Acids – And How To Use Them Correctly”. April, 2021.
• Elite Daily, “This Summer Skin-Care Routine Is Dermatologist-Approved & So, So Simple”. April, 2021.
• Who What Wear, “The 12 Best Skincare Brands For Sensitive Skin”. April, 2021.
• Well + Good, “6 Dem-Favorite Skincare Products That Are Part Of Sephora’s Biggest Sale Ever”. April, 2021.
• The List, “How To Use Body Oil Without Causing Breakouts”. April, 2021.
• Who What Wear, “A Dermatologist Ranked the 3 Worst Body-Lotion Mistakes”. April, 2021.
• Who What Wear, “The 15 Best Retinol Creams for Healthier Skin”. April, 2021.
• The Zoe Report, “The Expert-Approved Skin Care Products Every 20-Something Needs”. April, 2021.
• Vogue, “How to Get Rid of Acne Sears, According to the Experts”. March, 2021.
• Vogue Mexico, “Cómo deshacerte de las cicatrices de acne de acuerdo a los expertos”. March, 2021.
• Insider, “Oily Skin Still Needs A Moisturizer to Stay Healthy – These Are The 9 That Experts Recommend”. March, 2021
• Real Simple, “What Exactly Is the Difference Between Portiasis, Rosacea, Dermatitis, and Eczema”. February, 2021
• Byrdie, “These Pinterest Hacks Are Running Your Skin”. February, 2021.
• Byrdie, “These Essential Oils Will Obliterate Your Blackheads”. February, 2021.
• Influenster, “Dermatologist-Recommended Makeup Removers – and the Ones You Should Avoid”. February, 2021.
• Total Beauty, “Are Retinol Products Good For Your Winter Skin Care Routine”. February, 2021.
• iTCosmetics, “What Causes Puffy Eyes and How to Improve Their Appearance”. February, 2021.
• Mattress Clarity, “What Sleep Deprivation Does to Your Skin”. February, 2021.
• Vogue, “The Best Sensitive Skin Products for Winter”. February, 2021.
• Byrdie, “FYI: Dermatologists Say These Are the Best Moisturizers for Rosacea”. January, 2021.
• Marie Claire, “The 22 Best Anti-Aging Products that Dermatologists Recommend “. January, 2021.
• Yahoo!, “The 22 Best Anti-Aging Products that Dermatologists Recommend “. January, 2021.
• NewYork Magazine’s The Strategist, “How to Get Rid of (and Prevent) Acne Scars, According to Dermatologists”. Updated January, 2021.
• The Zoe Report, “Your Hand Care Routine Is Probably Missing This Key Product”. January, 2021.
• Nylon, “The T-Skincare Ingredients You’ll See Everywhere in 2021, According to Experts”. January, 2021.
• She Finds, “Here’s Why You Should Be Using a Vitamin C Serum In Your Skincare Routine Over Age 30, According to a Dermatologist”. January, 2021.
• Well + Good, “5 Gel-Cream Moisturizers to Give Your Skin a Lightweight Winter Glow”. January, 2021.
• Byrdie, “These 16 Eye Creams Will Make You Look Well Rested (Even If You Are Not)” . January, 2021.
• Allure, “This is Why Your Tattoo Faded So Much”. December, 2020.
• The Zoe Report, “The Difference Between Face Oils & Face Serums Is This”. December, 2020.
• Shape, “Jelly Skin Care Products Are the New Trendy Texture for Oily Skin”. November, 2020.
• MindBodyGreen, “Skin Care Experts Agree: Do This One Thing & Defy Wintry Skin Once & For All”. November, 2020.
• BestProducts, “Yes, Glycerin For Skin Is A Thing – Here’s Why You Should Be Using It”. November, 2020.
• The Zoe Report, “The Best Hand Creams to Stock Up On When Your Fingers…”. November, 2020.
• Who What Wear, “The A Rules for Choosing a Moisturizer If You Have Rosacea”. November, 2020.
• Mane Addicks, “Should You Switch to a Fragrance-Free Shampoo? We Asked an Expert”. November, 2020.
• HelloGiggles, “13 Ways to Get Glowing Skin, According to Dermatologists and Make Up Artists”. October, 2020.
• Sunday Edit, “How To Build the Ultimate Skincare Wardrobe”. October, 2020.
• Total Beauty, “Does Using Vitamin C Boost Your Sunscreen”. September, 2020.
• The Healthy, “11 Best Sunscenes for People With Dark Skin Tones”. September, 2020.
• MSN, “11 Best Sunscenes for People With Dark Skin Tones”. September, 2020.
• Zove, “Top Tips For Clearing Acne Scars”. September, 2020.
• Vogue, “A Definitive Guide for Treating Acne Scars, According to the Experts”. August, 2020.
• Vogue Germany, “Ein umfassender Guide für die Behandlung von Aknenarben – erstellt von ExpertInnen”. August, 2020.
• POPSUGAR’s Skincare.com by L’Oreal, “SOS! Why Are My Ear Piercings Peeling?”. August, 2020.
• Allure, “What Does Salicylic Acid Do For Your Skin, Exactly? Expert Advice”. August, 2020.
• Total Beauty, “Do You Really Need a Day and Night Cream”. July, 2020.
• Byrdie, “How to Treat and Prevent Hairline Acne, According to Dermatologists”. July, 2020.
• Prevention, “15 Best Anti-Aging Creams to Fight Wrinkles, According to Dermatologists”. July, 2020.
• She Finds, “4 Scary Shampoo Ingredients You Should Never Use Again – They Lead to Instant Hair Loss”. July, 2020.
• Who What Wear, “The 18 Best Anti-Aging Body Lotions, According to An Expert”. June, 2020.
• Elle, “The Do’s and Don’t’s Of At-Home Chemical Peels, According To Dermatologists”. May, 2020.
• PureWow, “The Best Moisturizers for Oily Skin, According to Dermatologists”. May, 2020.
• Yahoo!, “The Best Moisturizers for Oily Skin, According to Dermatologists”. May, 2020.
• Good Housekeeping, “How to Get Rid of Shawberry Legs Once and For All, According to Dermatologists”. May, 2020.
• Refinery29, “Is Quarantine Giving You Acne? How To Keep Your Skin Healthy Indoors”. April, 2020.
• Oprah Daily, “The 15 Best Moisturizers for Oily and Acne-Prone Skin”. April, 2020.
• Refinery29, “Could Self-Quarantine Be the Culprit Behind Your Breakouts?”. April, 2020.
• The Klog, “Ingredient Spotlight: The Amazing Antioxidant Powers of Superfood Extracts”. April, 2020.
• MindBodyGreen, “Algae In Skin Care: 6 Major Benefits from Acne to Wrinkles”. April, 2020.
• Yahoo! En Espanol, “SEVIENE LA PRIMAVERA: COMOCUIDAR LA PIEL EN ÉPOCAS DE TRANSICIÓN ESTACIONAL”. March, 2020.
• PureWow, “Dermatologists Say These 6 Trendy Skin Care Ingredients Will Be Huge in 2020”. January, 2020.
• Style Caster, “9 Dermatologist-Recommended Face and Body Products for Itch Relief that Last”. January, 2020.
• Vogue Espana, “La guía de experto para cuidar la piel sensible en invierno”. December, 2019.
• Forbes, “The Best Body Oils for Soft, Glowing Skin”. December, 2019.
• Yahoo! En Espanol, “¿SE NOS CAE MÁS EL CABELLO EN INVERNO?”. December, 2019.
• The List, “This Is What Salicylic Acid Actually Does To Your Skin”. December, 2019.
• Wolipop, “5 Skincare Routine Untuk Mencenhkan Wajah”. December, 2019.
• The Zoe Report, “Why You Should Think Twice About Peel-Off Masks, According to Derms”. November, 2019.
• The Klog, “Experts Share the Winter Skin Care Myths They Hear All The Time”. November, 2019.
• Kira Magazine, “Ask Dr. Wesley: Do Skin Rollers Work?”. November, 2019.
• Activa, “Tenha cuidado com as máscaras “peel-off””. November, 2019.
• aFamily, “Thien ha eú dón 4 cách skincare sau là tốt cho lân da vào mùa lanh, nhưng bác sĩ lại cho thấy điều ngược lại”. November, 2019.
• Yahoo!, “Eye Contour Products: What Ingredients You Should Look For”. October, 2019.
• Yahoo! En Espanol, “Products para el contorno de ojos: que ingredients debes buscar”. October, 2019. (UVM: 700,000,000)
• Martha Stewart, “The Most Hydrating Winter Skincare Products, According to Dermatologists”. October, 2019.
• Well + Good, “The squalene benefits for skin: it rivals hyaluronic acid”. October, 2019.
• NewYork Mag’s The Strategist, “How to Get Rid of (and Prevent) Acne Sears, According to Dermatologists”. October, 2019.
• POPSUGAR’S Skincare.com by L’Oreal, “Skin Skatht: What is Kaduku Plum and What Does It Do for Your Skin”. September, 2019.
• Forbes, “Must-Have Performance-Based Skincare for the Aging Body”. August, 2019.
• Who What Wear, “Madonna’s Dermatologist Swears By This $150 Hyaluronic Acid Serum”. August, 2019.
• Bazaar Magazine, “Cellulite: What Actually Works”. July, 2019.
• The Zoe Report, “Derms Can’t Stop Recommending This One Product for Mature Skin “. July, 2019.
• Elle, “The In Best Vitamin C Serums To Get The Moist Skin Of Your Dreams”. June, 2019.
• Prevention, “The 2019 Prevention Sun Safe Awards: 20 Best Sussexenes from Dermatologists and Skin Scientists”. June, 2019.
• HelloGiggles, “The Skin Care Products to Start Using in Your 20s to Prevent (gasp) Premature Signs of Aging”. June, 2019.
• Yahoo!, “The skin care products to start using in your 20s to prevent (gasp) premature signs of aging”. June, 2019.
• Mane Addicks, “Should You Switch to a Fragnance-Free Shampoo? We Asked an Expert”. May, 2019.
• HowStuffWorks, “What Causes Ashy Skin?”. April, 2019.
• Vogue, “The Pros Guide to Managing Sensitive Skin This Winter”. March, 2019.
• Well + Good, “All of the Most Potent Vitamin C Sources Your Skin Needs to Know About, STAT”. March, 2019.
• Well + Good, “This Under-the-Radar Chemical Exfoliant Is Actually Super Gentle”. January, 2019.
• Style Caster, “9 Dermatologist-Recommended Face and Body Products for Hot Relief that Last”. January, 2019.
• She Finds, “4 Anti-Aging Serums Dermatologists Swear By to Get Rid of Wrinkles For GOOD”. January, 2019.
• She Finds, “5 Natural Products Under $50 Dermatologists Swear By For Sagging Skin”. December, 2018.
• Style Caster, “The Ingredients You Should Always See in a Winter-Proof Barrier Face Cream”. November, 2018.
• Yahoo!, “The Best Anti-aging Creams, According to Dermatologists”. November, 2018.
• My Domaine, “The Best Anti-Aging Creams, According to Dermatologists”. November, 2018.
• Style Caster, “11 Under-the-Radar Skin Care Products Experts Recommend for Winter”. October, 2018.
• Kenh14, “Nếu muốn có lân da trắng min, hồng hào thì 4 lời khuyến tâm huyết từ bác sĩ đa liễu dưới đây sẽ là thứ ban cần”. October, 2018.
• Yahoo!finance, “6 Skincare Products Dermatologists Recommend for Fall – and 8 We’d Tried Too”. September, 2018.
• Yahoo!life, “6 Skincare Products Dermatologists Recommend for Fall – and 8 We’d Tried Too”. September, 2018.
• Well + Good, “Why You Should Be Putting Food On Your Face (Yes, Really)”. August, 2018.
• She Finds, “4 Anti-Aging Foods You Should Try This Week for Wrinkle-Free Skin”. July, 2018.
• Healthy Hispanic Living, “Are Your Moles Normal? Here’s How To Tell”. May, 2018.
• Daily Mail, “A Three-Second Pinch Test Can Tell If You’re Dehydrated”. May, 2018.
• Delfi, “Trijų sekundžių testas: ar pakankamai geriate vandens?”. May, 2018.
• News24, “Are Your Moles Normal? Here’s How To Tell”. April, 2018.
• Delfi, “Kada vertėtų sunerinti dėl apagam?”. April, 2018.
• Women’s Health Magazine, “Are Your Moles Normal? Here’s How To Tell”. March, 2018.
• POPSUGAR, “6 Reasons a Good Night’s Sleep is the Beauty Product You’ve Been Missing”. February, 2018.
• CosmeticsPlus, “6 Reasons a Good Night’s Sleep is the Beauty Product You’ve Been Missing”. January, 2018.
• Medscape, “Why Treat Seborheic Keratoses?”. Video Interview and webinar with Dr. Anne Chapas at Medscape Studios, NYC. December, 2017.
• She Finds, “The One Serum You Should Try This Week For Under-Eye Circles, According to a Dermatologist”. November, 2017.
• LAIF USA, “Allegan Celebrates the Launch of Rhofade with Sir John and Dr. Naïssan Wesley”. September, 2017.
• “9 Surgeons and Dermatologists share their #1 tip after their Handiwork”, LinkedIn Kathy Young Keefe, September 2017.
• LA Confidential Magazine, “Keep your skin glowing all summer long with tips from these top skin care experts”. August, 2017.
• Women’s Health Magazine, “Exclamation Points”. 2017.
• Prevention, “7 Tiny Natural Changes that Healed My Acne”. August, 2016.
• Dermatology News, “Microhead Ban Could Impede Nanoparticle Development”. January, 2016.
• Bridal Guide, “Face Seamus 101: What You Need to Know”.
• Kiehls, “How To Treat Dark Circles Under the Eyes”.
• The WellNest, HUM Nutrition, “The 411 on Physical vs Chemical Exfoliation”.
• EnvyPillow, “9 Top Anti-Aging Doctors Give Post Treatment Advice”.
• Ladies Home Journal, April 2010.
• “Cultural Competence: Dealing With Diversity”, Dermatology World. Vol. 8, No. 7, July 2008.
• The San Diego Tribune, “Made in the Shades”. January 14, 2007.
• New York Times, “Skin Deep: Learning to Speak to Latino Complexions”. November 16, 2006.

PUBLISHED ‘DERMATOLOGY NEWS’ ARTICLES – Aesthetic Section of Dermatology News/MDedge

• “Sodium Deoxycholate and Triamcinolone: a Good Mix?”. December, 2023.
• “Treatment of the Neck and Lower Face With Botulinum Toxin”. October, 2023.
• “The Role of Social Media in Aesthetic Trends”. September, 2023.
• “Treating Poikiloderma”. August, 2023.
• “Cleansing Balms?”. April, 2023.
• “Treatment of craniofacial hyperhidrosis?”. March, 2023.
• “Facial Lipoatrophy with Semaglutide-Related Weight Loss?”. February, 2023.
• “Buccal Fat Pad Removal”. January, 2023.
• “Hair Supplements”. December, 2022.
• “Microtox and Mesotox”. November, 2022.
• “Vision loss may be a risk with PRP facial injections”. October, 2022.
• “Low-dose oral minoxidil for the treatment of alopecia”. September, 2022.
• “How does radiofrequency microneedling work?”. July, 2022.
• “Understanding filler reversal with hyaluronidase”. June, 2022.
• “20th anniversary and history of cosmetic botulinum toxin type A”. May, 2022.
• “Acid series: Trichloroacetic acid”. April, 2022.
• “Mercury and other risks of cosmetic skin lighteners”. March, 2022.
• “Mandelic acid”. February, 2022.
• “Clay minerals and the skin”. January, 2022.
• “Acid series: Azelaic acid”. December, 2021.
• “Sea buckthorn: What is it and what is it good for?”. November, 2021.
• “Acid series: Lactic acid”. September, 2021.
• “Greying Of Hair: Could It Be Reversed?”. August, 2021.
• “Understanding the Alpha-Hydroxy Acids: Glycolic Acid”. July, 2021.
• “Botulinum Toxin and Depression”. June, 2021.
• “Goodbye, OTC Hydroquinone”. May, 2021.
• “The Zoom Effect on Cosmetic Procedures”. April, 2021.
• “Treatment of Horizontal Neck Lines”. March, 2021.
• “Topical Tranexamic Acid for Melasma”. February, 2021.
• “Should All Skin Cancer Patients be Taking Nicotinamide?” January, 2021.
• “A Novel Method For Assessing Attractiveness and Beauty”. November, 2020.
• “Treating the Jowl Fat Overhang with Deoxycholic Acid”. October, 2020.
• “Hair Oiling: Practices, Benefits, and Caveats”. September, 2020.
• “Biologic Responses to Metal Implants”. August, 2020.
• “Colorism and Dermatology”. July, 2020.
• “Your Diet May Be Aging You”. June, 2020.
• “Laser Surgery Precautions as Clinics Begin to Reopen Amid COVID-19”. May, 2020.
• “The Resurgence of Plaquenil”. April, 2020.
• “Hand Washing and Hand Sanitizer on the Skin and COVID-19 Infection Risk”. March, 2020.
• “Vascular Occlusion Management”. February, 2020.
• “CD1a and Cosmetic-Related Contact Dermatitis”. January, 2020.
• “Makeup is Contaminated with Pathogenic Bacteria”. December, 2019.
• “Halal Nail Polish”. November, 2019.
• “‘Clean’ and ‘Natural’ Beauty Products”. October, 2019.
• “CBD in Beauty Products”. September, 2019.
• “Windshield and UV Exposure”. August, 2019.
• “Piercing Art”. July, 2019.
• “Are Nutritional Supplements Important in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss?” June, 2019.
• “The Great Sunscreen Ingredient Debate”. May, 2019.
• “Nitrous Oxide in Dermatology”. April, 2019.
• “Wedding Dermatology”. March, 2019.
• “Probiotic, Prebiotic, and Postbiotic Skin Care”. February, 2019.
• “Winter Exfoliation: A Multicultural Approach”. January, 2019.
• “Knee and Elbow Rejuvenation”. December, 2018.
• “Integrative Dermatology”. November, 2018.
• “Hypopigmentation”. October, 2018.
• “Whole Body Cryotherapy”. September, 2018.
• “Treating the Effects of Bruxism with Botulinum Toxin”. August, 2018.
• “Fish Pedicures”. July, 2018.
• “The Magic of Microblading”. June, 2018.
• “Collagen Drinks – Do They Really Work?” May, 2018.
• “Skin Rollers”. April, 2018.
• “Laser Tattoo Removal Clinic Closures: Are Patients Getting Scammed?” March, 2018.
• “Choosing Noninvasive Tightening Treatments Wisely”. February, 2018.
• “High-dose Hydrogen Peroxide for SKS”. January, 2018.
• “Thread Lifts: A Face-lift Alternative? Or Not?” December, 2017.
• “Barnacles that Come with Wisdom”. November, 2017.
• “Don’t Discount Your Face”. October, 2017.
• “Climate Change May Lead to More Cellulitis”. September, 2017.
• “Why You Should Use Sunscreen Indoors”. August, 2017.
• “Nomadic Mongolian Skin Care Practices”. July, 2017.
• “The Hype Behind Facial Oils”. June, 2017.
• “Gray Hair”. May, 2017.
• “Hard Water Versus Your Skin”. April, 2017.
• “The Power of Words in Aesthetic Procedures and Healing Patients”. March, 2017.
• “Beauty Sleep: Sleep Deprivation and the Skin”. February, 2017.
• “Cannulas Versus Needles for Soft Tissue Filler Injection”. January, 2017.
• “The Hidden Vascular Component to Melasma”. December, 2016.
• “Highlights from the ASDS Annual Conference 2016”. November, 2016.
• “Postinflammatory Erythema”. October, 2016.
• “Aesthetic Dermatology: What Do We Know So Far About Volbella?” September, 2016.
• “Color Correcting – For Skin Blennishes”. August, 2016.
• “Laser and Electrocautery Plume”. July, 2016.
• “Aesthetic Dermatology: Synthetic Second Skin”. June, 2016.
• “Aesthetic Dermatology: Effects of Climate Change on Skin”. May, 2016.
• “Smooth Hair- an Acne-Causing Epidemic”. April, 2016.
• “Aesthetic Dermatology: Eyelash Extensions”. March, 2016.
• “Subcision: The Benefits of a Classic Technique”. February, 2016.
• “Pretreatment Hydroquinone for Nonablative Resurfacing of Acne Scars?” January, 2016.
• “The ‘Easy’ but ‘Not-So-Easy’ Brow Lift”. December, 2015.
• “Pearls From the ASDS Meeting”. October, 2015.
• “Nail Care Safety”. September, 2015.
• “Deoxycholic Acid (Kybella) For Treatment of Submental Fullness”. July, 2015.
• “Identifying Melasma Triggers”. June, 2015.
• “Aesthetic Dermatology: Sun Protection After Aesthetic Procedures”. May, 2015.
• “Cosmetic Procedures in Pregnancy”. April, 2015.
• “Dark Circles Under the Eyes”. March, 2015.
• “Hand Rejuvenation”. February, 2015.
• “Microneedling”. January, 2015.
• “At-Home Radiofrequency Devices”. December, 2014.
• “Laser Treatments for Men”. November, 2014.
• “Fillers for Men”. October, 2014.
• “Acne and Rosacea Management for Men”. September, 2014.
• “Botulinum Toxin for Men”. August, 2014.
• “Summer Care for Atopic Skin”. July, 2014.
• “Cryolipolysis”. June, 2014.
• “The Springtime Eruptions”. May, 2014.
• “Discrepancies in Dyschromia”. April, 2014.
• “Hair Washing – Too Much or Too Little?”. March, 2014
• “Ashiness”. February, 2014.
• “Perioral Dermatitis and Diet”. December, 2013.
• “Vitamin D Deficiency in Ethnic Populations”. December, 2013.
• “Pseudofolliculitis Barbae – Tips for Patients”. October, 2013.
• “Perioral Dermatitis and Diet”. September, 2013.
• “Difficult to Treat Hyperpigmentation – Eyelids, Axillae, Neck”. July, 2013.
• “Summer Hair Care”. June, 2013.
• “Skin of Color – A Tasty Twist on Sun Protection”. May, 2013.
• “Anthropometric Measurements of Beauty and Ethnic Variations”. March, 2013.
• “The Puzzling Relationship Between Diet and Acne”. February, 2013.
• “Cosmetic Tattooing and Ethnic Skin”. January, 2013.
• “Culture-Conscious Lip Enhancement”. December, 2012.
• “Innovative Methods of UV Protection”. November, 2012.
• “Differences in the Stratum Corneum Barrier”. October, 2012.
• “Sleep Quality May Impact Skin Health”. August, 2012.
• “Argan Oil for Dry Hair”. August, 2012.
• “Skin of Color: Barriers to Melanoma Detection”. July, 2012.
• “Skin of Color: Dry Shampoo”. June, 2012.
• “Skin of Color: Which Butter is Better?”. June, 2012.
• “Skin of Color: Classifying Undereye Circles”. May, 2012.
• “Skin of Color: Ethnic Differences in Skin Architecture”. April, 2012.
• “Skin of Color: Unconventional Lightening Agents”. April, 2012.
• “Skin of Color: The Lack of Insurance Coverage for Melasma”. April, 2012.
• “Skin of Color: Five Steps to Treating Earlobe Keloids”. March, 2012.
• “Skin of Color: Keloid Scarring Rates Lower than Expected”. March, 2012.
• “Skin of Color: Brush Up at the AAD”. March, 2012.
• “Skin of Color: Hair Practices and Scarring Alopecia”. February, 2012.
• “Skin of Color: Microskin Camouflages Imperfections”. February, 2012.
• “Skin of Color: Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra Removal”. February, 2012.
• “Skin of Color: Melasma Education for Patients”. February, 2012.
• “Skin of Color: Masking Imperfections”. January, 2012.
• “Advances in Laser Hair Removal in Skin of Color”. November, 2011.
• “Non-Hydroquinone Lightening Agents”. August, 2011.
• “Bleaching Agents on the Black Market”. April, 2011.
• “Severe Acne Linked to Depression”. December, 2010.
• “Treatment of Post-inflammatory Hypopigmentation and Hypopigmented Scars”. October, 2010.
• “Ethnic Differences in Pore Size and Skin Texture”. August, 2010.
• “9 Patient Skin Care Tips for Ethnic Skin”. August, 2010.
• “Ethnic Differences in pH”. July, 2010.
• “Vitamin D Debate in Skin of Color”. July, 2010.
• “Dermoscopy in Black Skin”. June, 2010.
• “Dermoscopy for Pigmented Lesions”. May, 2010.
• “Pseudofolliculitis Barbae – Tips for Patients”. May, 2010.
• “Amino Acid Analysis of Damaged Hair from Chemical “Relaxers””. April, 2010.
• “Cicatricial Alopecia”. April, 2010.
• “Trichorrhexis Nodosa With the Use of Ceramic Flat Irons””. April, 2010.
• “Ethnic Disparities in Malignant Melanoma”. March, 2010.
• “Skin of Color Pearls from AAD Part 1: What’s New with Keloids?” March, 2010.
• “Skin of Color Society Symposium”. March, 2010.
• “Winter Dry Skin Tips for Skin of Color: A Patient Guide”. February, 2010.
• “Hydroquinone: Complications and Controversies”. February, 2010.
• “Welcome to the Skin of Color Blog”. December, 2009.
• “Differences in Perceptions of Beauty and Cosmetic Procedures Performed in Ethnic Patients”. June, 2009.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

COMMITTEE SERVICE

• AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY DIVERSITY TASK FORCE COMMITTEE – RESIDENT MEMBER (3 YEAR TERM 2023-2026)
• AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY DIVERSITY TASK FORCE COMMITTEE – RESIDENT MEMBER (3 YEAR TERM 2006-2009)
• AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY – YOUNG DERMATOLOGIC SURGEONS WORK GROUP (2009-2011)
• AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY – EDUCATION WORK GROUP (2011-2012)
• AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY – INTERNATIONAL MEMBER WORK GROUP (2016-)

COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEERISM

• ROCK THE VOTE – INTERNSHIP – PRODUCTION ASSISTANT FOR VIDEO AND RADIO PRODUCTIONS TO ENCOURAGE VOTER PARTICIPATION (September, 1995 – January, 1996)
• AHCOP (ALLIED HEALTH CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM) @ MLK/7DREW MEDICAL CENTER – INTERNSHIP – ATTENDED CLINICAL ROUNDS, TOOK SCIENCE PREPARATORY COURSES, VOLUNTEERED IN HOSPITAL, AWARD GIVEN FOR GROUP CLINICAL RESEARCH PROJECT (Summer, 1996)
• AFRICAN BROTHERS & SISTERS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM (January, 1996 – June, 1999)
• UCLA SPORTS MEDICINE – INTERNSHIP – LEARNED HOW TO EVALUATE, PREVENT, AND TREAT INJURIES OF STUDENT ATHLETES (August, 1996 – June, 1997)
• TOUR GUIDE, UCSF (2000 – 2004)
• ADMIT WEEKEND, UCSF – PLAYED AN INTEGRAL PART IN MEDICAL SCHOOL RECRUITMENT, COORDINATING THE HOUSING AND ACTIVITIES FOR ADMITTED STUDENTS (April 20-22, 2001)
• MENTOR TO HIGH SCHOOL AND PRE-MED STUDENTS (September, 2000 – )
• VOLUNTEER AT UCSF’S STUDENT RUN HOMELESS CLINIC (September, 2000 – June, 2002)
• HOLIDAY ON PARNASSUS AT UCSF CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL – A HOLIDAY PARTY AT UCSF FOR CHRONICALLY ILL CHILDREN (2001)
• HELPED IMPLEMENT MEDICAL SPANISH ELECTIVE, UCSF (September, 2001)
• AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY SKIN CANCER SCREENINGS (2005-2008)
• STARTED A MENTORING/SHADOWING PROGRAM FOR UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITY UNDERGRADUATE AND MEDICAL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN DERMATOLOGY, UCSF (2006)
• ASDS/NEUTROGENA VOLUNTEER SKIN CANCER SCREENING (2010)
• TREE PEOPLE – VOLUNTEER, TO PLANT TREES IN PLACES OF NEED IN LOS ANGELES (2011)
• PET ADOPTIONS, TAILWAGGERS, HOLLYWOOD, CA – VOLUNTEER (2011)
• HATS(HELPING ALL TRANSIENTS), SKID ROW, LOS ANGELES – VOLUNTEERING TO PROVIDE CLOTHES AND PERSONAL ITEMS TO HOMELESS PERSONS IN LOS ANGELES. (2011 – )
• FOOD FINDERS FEED THE HUNGRY EVENT – PREPARED FOOD BOXES TO BE DELIVERED TO PERSONS IN NEED OF FOOD WITH BOEING VOLUNTEER GROUP, GOOD SHEPHARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, LOS ALAMITOS, CA (November, 2011)
• CORAZON DE VIDA FOUNDATION – VOLUNTEER TIME AND DONATIONS DELIVERED TO CHILDREN AT AN ORPHANAGE IN BAJA, MEXICO (December, 2011 & 2014)
• THE BREAKFAST CLUB – HELPED PREPARE BREAKFAST FOR HOMELESS AND HUNGRY PERSONS IN LOS ANGELES, ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE EPISCOPAL CHURCH, HOLLYWOOD, CA (2012)
• UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES MATTEL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL – ORGANIZE ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS WITH MONIQUE WEBBER AND THE UCLA CHILD LIFE DEPARTMENT TO BETTER THE QUALITY OF THE HOSPITAL STAY FOR INPATIENT PEDIATRICS PATIENTS (2012 – )
• PROJECT ANGEL FOOD – PREPARED FOOD AT A FOOD KITCHEN. THE PROJECT ANGEL FOOD MISSION IS TO NOURISH THE BODY AND SPIRIT OF MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS, CANCER AND OTHER LIFE THREATENING ILLNESSES (2013)
• PROJECT FAVELA – PROVIDING HEALTH CARE AND HELP TO CHILDREN AT A SCHOOL IN ROCINHA FAVELA IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL (SEPTEMBER, 2013)
• AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY SKIN CANCER TAKE A HIKE EVENT (OCTOBER, 2016)
• DAWGSQUAD PHOTOSHOOT – PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY VOLUNTEER PHOTOSHOOT. THE PHOTOGRAPHS ARE USED TO HELP DOGS GET ADOPTED, AT SOUTH LA ANIMAL SHELTER (JANUARY, 2017)
• AEAES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION – BOARD MEMBER, PHILANTHROPY (2011 – current)
• HOMEBOY INDUSTRIES, 501(c)(3) – ADVISOR AND VOLUNTEER, LASER TATTOO REMOVAL FOR FORMER GANG MEMBERS AND VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING (2018 – current)
• SHARED HARVEST FOUNDATION – BOARD MEMBER (ADVISOR). FOCUS ON STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM, DEI, COVID-19 TESTING AND VACCINE INITIATIVES IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES (2018 – current)
• NEVADA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION – PHILANTHROPY, DEI (DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION) EFFORTS FOR COMMUNITY AND SCHOLASTIC PROGRAMS (2020 – current)
• AMERICAN SOCIETY OF DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY DEI MENTORSHIP PROGRAM – MENTOR. MENTEE: DR. OLABOLA AWOSIKA (2022-2023)
• WOMEN’S DERMATOLOGIC SOCIETY MENTORSHIP PROGRAM – MENTOR. MENTEE: DR. EFE KAKPOVBIA (2023)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND SCHOLARLY SOCIETIES

• AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR LASER MEDICINE AND SURGERY (ASLMS) – MEMBER (2019 – present)
• AMERICAN COLLEGE OF MOHS SURGERY – FELLOW MEMBER (2009 – present)
• WOMEN’S DERMATOLOGIC SOCIETY – MEMBER (elected February, 2007- )
• AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY (ASDS) – MEMBER (2005 – present)
• AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY (AAD) – MEMBER (2004 – present)
• UCSF RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE AT THE STUDENT NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (SNMA) NATIONAL CONFERENCE, EXHIBIT HALL – Atlanta, GA (April 13-16, 2006)
• SNMA (STUDENT NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION) – CO-PRESIDENT (2001 – 2002), VICE CHAIR (1999-2000) UCSF CHAPTER – ORGANIZED HEALTH FAIRS IN PREDOMINATELY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL CHURCHES; PARTICIPATED IN VOLUNTEER EVENTS (E.G. HOLIDAY ON PARNASSUS AT CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL – A HOLIDAY PARTY AT UCSF FOR CHRONICALLY ILL CHILDREN); CONDUCTED FUNDRAISERS; CONCEPTUALIZED AND STARTED A NOW ANNUAL AFRO-CARRIBEAN CULTURAL SHOW AT UCSF; STARTED A MENTORING PROGRAM WITH UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS; PROMOTED MINORITY RECRUITMENT TO MEDICAL SCHOOL; SERVED AS A DELEGATE AT NATIONAL SNMA CONFERENCES IN ATLANTA, GA AND HOUSTON, TX (September, 2000 – June, 2004)
• UCSF-SHPSR (UCSF STUDENT HEALTH PROFESSIONALS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY) – MEMBER – ORGANIZED “VIOLENCE PREVENTION IN CLINICAL MEDICINE” CONFERENCE @ UCSF IN FEB, 2001 (September, 2000 – June, 2004)
• AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS – MEMBER (2001 – 2005)
• ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE STUDENT ENRICHMENT SERIES, UCSF (March, 2001 – June, 2001)
• BLACK PRE-HEALTH SOCIETY, UCLA – MEMBER (Fall, 1995 – Spring, 1999)

CONSULTING ACTIVITIES

• Allergan Medical Facial Aesthetics JUVEDERM VOLUMA XC Advisory Board meeting, Toronto, Canada (August, 2013)
• Allergan AMFAST speaker training, Dana Point, CA (2013)
• Skin Medica Summit, Dana Point, CA (2014)
• Aqua Pharmaceuticals Advisory Board for Xolegel and Verdeso, Los Angeles, CA. (2014)
• Cipher Pharmaceuticals Advisory Board for Sitavig (Acyclovir 50mg), Los Angeles, CA. (2015)
• Aclaris Therapeutics for cosmetic treatment of Seborrheic Keratoses Advisory Board, New Orleans, LA (2016)
• Allergan Advisory Board for Rhofade, Los Angeles, CA (2017)
• Skin Medica Summit, Savannah, GA (2017)
• Arbonne International, Advisor/Consultant (2017)
• Allergan Spokesperson for Rhofade, Los Angeles, CA (September, 2017)
• Aclaris Therapeutics, Advisory Board, Dallas, TX (2017)
• ISDIN, Advisory Board, Barcelona, Spain (2018)
• ISDIN, Advisory Board, Phoenix, AZ (2019)
• Sente, Advisory Board, Los Angeles, CA (2019)
• Arbonne International, Scientific Board of Advisors (2017- 2025)
• Evolved By Nature, Advisory, Los Angeles, CA (2024)

EMPLOYMENT (pre-medical school)

INSTITUTE OF LASER MEDICINE — FRONT AND BACK OFFICE DUTIES; EMPLOYER: EDWARD TOBINCK, MD (January, 1999 — January, 2000)

‘THE WHEREHOUSE’ MUSIC STORE — EMPLOYEE (1994 — 1996)

FASHION MODEL (1994 — 2000)

INTERESTS/HOBBIES

TRAVEL, HIKING, READING, ENJOYING FILM AND MUSIC, PHOTOGRAPHY, SPENDING TIME WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND PETS