Loading...

Research

Loading...

Skin Diseases

Skin is our largest organ. Our researchers study the effects of disease, particularly cancer, treatment and drug therapy on skin as well as diseases of the skin.

Loading...

HIV Infection, Immunodeficiency and Skin Cancer

The goald is to: 1. To compare the tumor subtype (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma) and location (sun exposed vs. non-sunexposed) between HIV-infected persons and HIV-uninfected persons with skin cancer. 2. To compare the risk of skin cancer between those with and without HIV infection. 3.  To determine the association of immunodeficiency and skin cancer risk. 4. To compare the tumor invasiveness of cancers according to HIV infection status and level of immunodeficiency.
Funder: Kaiser Permanente Community Benefit Program
Principal Investigator: Asgari, Maryam

Loading...

A Database Cohort Study to Assess the Risk of Non-melanoma Skin Cancer in Adult Patients with Atopic Dermatitis Exposed to Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors

This study presents a revised approach to assessing the long-term risk of non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) in adult patients aged ≥ 40 years of age with atopic dermatitis (AD) exposed to topical calcineurin inhibitors.
Funder: Novartis
Principal Investigator: Asgari, Maryam

Loading...

Investigation of an Unexplained Dermopathy, California

This study of an unexplained dermopathy, sometimes known as Morgellon's syndrome, involves a Web-based questionnaire and a follow-up clinical examination of eligible Kaiser Permanente members that includes dermatologic, neuropsychiatric and general medical examinations, laboratory work and a skin biopsy. 
Funder: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Principal Investigator: Selby, Joe

Loading...

Predictors of recruited melanoma families into a behavioral intervention project

Bowen, D. J.; Hay, J. L.; Mayer, J.; Kuniyuki, A.; Meischke, H.; Harris, J.; Asgari, M.; Shoveller, J.; Press, N.; Burke, W.;
 
Oct 8 2011
PubMed abstract  »

Loading...

Supplement use and risk of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

Asgari, M. M.; Chren, M. M.; Warton, E. M.; Friedman, G. D.; White, E.;
J Am Acad Dermatol 
Jun 9 2011
PubMed abstract  »

Loading...

Skin Cancer Education for Primary Care Physicians: A Systematic Review of Published Evaluated Interventions

Goulart, J. M.; Quigley, E. A.; Dusza, S.; Jewell, S. T.; Alexander, G.; Asgari, M. M.; Eide, M. J.; Fletcher, S. W.; Geller, A. C.; Marghoob, A. A.; Weinstock, M. A.; Halpern, A. C.;
J Gen Intern Med  
Apr 7 2011
PubMed abstract  »

Loading...

Association of tea consumption and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

Asgari, M. M.; White, E.; Warton, E. M.; Hararah, M. K.; Friedman, G. D.; Chren, M. M.;
Nutr Cancer  63 (2): 314-8
 2011
PubMed abstract  »

Loading...

High prevalence of vitamin d deficiency in patients with Basal cell nevus syndrome

Tang, J. Y.; Wu, A.; Linos, E.; Parimi, N.; Lee, W.; Aszterbaum, M.; Asgari, M. M.; Bickers, D. R.; Epstein, E. H., Jr.;
Arch Dermatol   146 (10): 1105-10
Oct 2010
PubMed abstract  »

Loading...

Potential risk factors for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma include oral contraceptives: results of a nested case-control study

Asgari, M. M.; Efird, J. T.; Warton, E. M.; Friedman, G. D.;
Int J Environ Res Public Health  7 (2): 427-42
Feb 2010
PubMed abstract  »

Loading...

Association between nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

Asgari, M. M.; Chren, M. M.; Warton, E. M.; Friedman, G. D.; White, E.;
Arch Dermatol  146 (4): 388-95
Apr 2010
PubMed abstract  »

Loading...

Using a family systems approach to investigate cancer risk communication within melanoma families

Harris, J. N.; Hay, J.; Kuniyuki, A.; Asgari, M. M.; Press, N.; Bowen, D. J.;
Psychooncology  
Jan 29 2010
PubMed abstract  »

Loading...

Association of prediagnostic serum vitamin D levels with the development of basal cell carcinoma

Asgari, M. M.; Tang, J.; Warton, M. E.; Chren, M. M.; Quesenberry, C. P., Jr.; Bikle, D.; Horst, R. L.; Orentreich, N.; Vogelman, J. H.; Friedman, G. D.;
J Invest Dermatol  130 (5): 1438-43
May 2010
PubMed abstract  »

Loading...

Identification of Patients With Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Using Health Maintenance Organization Claims Data

Eide, M. J.; Krajenta, R.; Johnson, D.; Long, J. J.; Jacobsen, G.; Asgari, M. M.; Lim, H. W.; Johnson, C. C.;
Am J Epidemiol  
Dec 6 2009
PubMed abstract  »

Loading...

Selection criteria for genetic assessment of patients with familial melanoma

Leachman, S. A.; Carucci, J.; Kohlmann, W.; Banks, K. C.; Asgari, M. M.; Bergman, W.; Bianchi-Scarra, G.; Brentnall, T.; Bressac-de Paillerets, B.; Bruno, W.; Curiel-Lewandrowski, C.; de Snoo, F. A.; Debniak, T.; Demierre, M. F.; Elder, D.; Goldstein, A. M.; Grant-Kels, J.; Halpern, A. C.; Ingvar, C.; Kefford, R. F.; Lang, J.; MacKie, R. M.; Mann, G. J.; Mueller, K.; Newton-Bishop, J.; Olsson, H.; Petersen, G. M.; Puig, S.; Rigel, D.; Swetter, S. M.; Tucker, M. A.; Yakobson, E.; Zitelli, J. A.; Tsao, H.;
J Am Acad Dermatol   61 (4): 677 e1-14
Oct 2009
PubMed abstract  »

Loading...

Antioxidant supplementation and risk of incident melanomas: results of a large prospective cohort study

Asgari, M. M.; Maruti, S. S.; Kushi, L. H.; White, E.;
Arch Dermatol   145 (8): 879-82
Aug 2009
PubMed abstract  »

Loading...

A large cohort study of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use and melanoma incidence

Asgari, M. M.; Maruti, S. S.; White, E.;
J Natl Cancer Inst   100 (13): 967-71
Jul 2 2008
PubMed abstract  »

Loading...

Detection of human papillomavirus DNA in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma among immunocompetent individuals

Asgari, M. M.; Kiviat, N. B.; Critchlow, C. W.; Stern, J. E.; Argenyi, Z. B.; Raugi, G. J.; Berg, D.; Odland, P. B.; Hawes, S. E.; de Villiers, E. M.;
J Invest Dermatol   128 (6): 1409-17
Jun 2008
PubMed abstract  »

Loading...

The head-tilt maneuver: a clinical aid in recognizing head and neck angiosarcomas

Asgari, M. M.; Cockerell, C. J.; Weitzul, S.;
Arch Dermatol   143 (1): 75-7
Jan 2007
PubMed abstract  »