Melvin Chiu, MD, MPH

Clinical Professor of Dermatology (Clinician Educator)

Chair, Department of Dermatology

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Publications

  • Peristomal verrucous plaque. JAAD Case Rep. 2023 Jul; 37:82-84.. View in PubMed
  • Geospatial analysis of access to dermatology care in Los Angeles County: a cross sectional study. Dermatol Online J. 2023 Feb 15; 29(1).. View in PubMed
  • Warty papules on the nose. Int J Dermatol. 2022 12; 61(12):e487-e488.. View in PubMed
  • Grover disease associated with docetaxel chemotherapy. JAAD Case Rep. 2022 Nov; 29:86-88.. View in PubMed
  • Fixed erythrodysesthesia plaques at sites of intravenous docetaxel infusion: an unusual cutaneous reaction to chemotherapy. Int J Dermatol. 2022 08; 61(8):e316-e317.. View in PubMed
  • Variation of a Trap Door Flap for Tissue-Sparing Fascial Biopsy. Dermatol Surg. 2021 02 01; 47(2):279-280.. View in PubMed
  • Painful plantar erosions. Int J Dermatol. 2020 Nov; 59(11):1341-1342.. View in PubMed
  • A Case of Atypical Lymphocytic Lobular Panniculitis. Cureus. 2020 Feb 28; 12(2):e7134.. View in PubMed
  • Eccrine poromatosis following chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Dermatol Online J. 2019 Nov 15; 25(11).. View in PubMed
  • Teledermatology: Meeting the Need for Specialized Care in Rural Haiti. J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2019; 30(4):1394-1406.. View in PubMed
  • Vaccine-induced toxic epidermal necrolysis: A case and systematic review. Dermatol Online J. 2018 Jan 15; 24(1).. View in PubMed
  • Spotlight on brodalumab in the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis: design, development, and potential place in therapy. Drug Des Devel Ther. 2017; 11:2065-2075.. View in PubMed
  • Interobserver reliability of teledermatology across all Fitzpatrick skin types. J Telemed Telecare. 2017 Jan; 23(1):68-73.. View in PubMed
  • Association Between Mohs Surgery Wait Times and Surgical Defect Size in Patients With Squamous Cell or Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin. Dermatol Surg. 2015 Jul; 41(7):768-74.. View in PubMed
  • Cutaneous infection with Mycobacterium kansasii in a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome and Sweet syndrome. Cutis. 2015 Jul; 96(1):E10-2.. View in PubMed
  • Profile of secukinumab in the treatment of psoriasis: current perspectives. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2015; 11:1767-77.. View in PubMed
  • Reply to ‘skin cancer, photoprotection, and skin of color’. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2014 Sep; 71(3):587-8.. View in PubMed
  • A case of mycosis fungoides transmitted from donor to recipient, and review of literature of T-cell malignancies after transplantation. Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk. 2014 Aug; 14(4):e137-40.. View in PubMed
  • Patient-reported frequency of acral surface inspection during skin examination in white and ethnic minority patients. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2014 Aug; 71(2):249-55.. View in PubMed
  • UV-based therapy. Dermatol Clin. 2014 Jul; 32(3):399-413, ix-x.. View in PubMed
  • Skin cancer and photoprotection in people of color: a review and recommendations for physicians and the public. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2014 Apr; 70(4):748-762.. View in PubMed
  • Psoriasis and comorbidities: links and risks. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2014; 7:119-32.. View in PubMed
  • Reddish-brown nodules and papules in an elderly man. Progressive nodular histiocytosis. JAMA Dermatol. 2013 Oct; 149(10):1229-30.. View in PubMed
  • Availability of sunscreen in predominantly Hispanic neighborhoods vs. adjacent predominantly non-Hispanic neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2013 Oct; 29(5):279-82.. View in PubMed
  • Progressive violaceous nodules and plaques in an elderly man. Int J Dermatol. 2013 Oct; 52(10):1165-7.. View in PubMed
  • Acral lymphomatoid papulosis associated with poikilodermatous mycosis fungoides. Dermatol Online J. 2013 Feb 15; 19(2):1.. View in PubMed
  • Bilateral thick crusts on the legs. Int J Dermatol. 2013 Feb; 52(2):133-5.. View in PubMed
  • Circumscribed palmar hypokeratosis. Int J Dermatol. 2012 Apr; 51(4):486-8.. View in PubMed
  • Cost, utilization, and patterns of medication use associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2012 Feb; 108(2):98-102.. View in PubMed
  • Dermatologic care in the homeless and underserved populations: observations from the Venice Family Clinic. Cutis. 2012 Jan; 89(1):25-32.. View in PubMed
  • Acquired perforating dermatosis associated with metastatic colon cancer. Dermatol Online J. 2011 Nov 15; 17(11):7.. View in PubMed
  • Dyshidrotic mycosis fungoides. J Cutan Pathol. 2011 Jul; 38(7):590-2.. View in PubMed
  • A case of verrucous psoriasis. Dermatol Online J. 2011 May 15; 17(5):10.. View in PubMed
  • Granuloma annulare in a zoster scar of a patient with multiple myeloma. Cutis. 2011 May; 87(5):240-4.. View in PubMed
  • Pruritic eruption on the buttocks. Int J Dermatol. 2011 Apr; 50(4):403-4.. View in PubMed
  • Multiple brown patches on the trunk. Idiopathic eruptive macular pigmentation with papillomatosis (IEMP). Arch Dermatol. 2010 Nov; 146(11):1301-6.. View in PubMed
  • Severe cutaneous interface drug eruption associated with bendamustine. Dermatol Online J. 2010 Jul 15; 16(7):1.. View in PubMed
  • Erythema multiforme during anti-tumor necrosis factor treatment for plaque psoriasis. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2010 May; 62(5):874-9.. View in PubMed
  • Lingual hyperpigmentation from pegylated interferon and ribavirin treatment of hepatitis C. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2010 Jan; 62(1):164-165.. View in PubMed
  • Effects of ambient sunlight and photoprotection on vitamin D status. Dermatol Ther. 2010 Jan-Feb; 23(1):48-60.. View in PubMed
  • Perioperative use of anti-tumor necrosis factor-alfa agents. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2010 Jan; 62(1):154-155.. View in PubMed
  • Gnatophyma and otophyma. J Cutan Med Surg. 2009 Sep-Oct; 13(5):266-72.. View in PubMed
  • Clinicopathologic challenge. Int J Dermatol. 2009 Jul; 48(7):695-6.. View in PubMed
  • Unilateral pruritic axillary rash: axillary granular parakeratosis. Arch Dermatol. 2008 Dec; 144(12):1651.. View in PubMed
  • Letter: pilonidal cyst of the scalp. Dermatol Surg. 2008 Sep; 34(9):1294-5.. View in PubMed
  • Multiple pilomatricomas: cutaneous marker for myotonic dystrophy. Dermatol Online J. 2008 Jul 15; 14(7):22.. View in PubMed
  • Segmental neurofibromatosis associated with renal angiomyolipomas. Cutis. 2008 Jul; 82(1):65-8.. View in PubMed
  • Erythroderma in a patient taking acitretin for plaque psoriasis. J Drugs Dermatol. 2008 Apr; 7(4):391-4.. View in PubMed
  • Hemorrhagic bullae on the hands. Arch Dermatol. 2008 Feb; 144(2):255-60.. View in PubMed
  • Facial porokeratosis. Skinmed. 2008 Jan-Feb; 7(1):51-2.. View in PubMed
  • Acquired perforating dermatosis associated with primary biliary cirrhosis and hashimoto thyroiditis. Cutis. 2007 Jun; 79(6):451-5.. View in PubMed
  • Cutaneous side effects of epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors: clinical presentation, pathogenesis, and management. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2007 Feb; 56(2):317-26.. View in PubMed
  • Adult-onset tufted angioma: a case report and review of the literature. Cutis. 2006 Nov; 78(5):341-5.. View in PubMed
  • Is postsurgical sternal erythema synonymous with reticular telangiectatic erythema? J Am Acad Dermatol. 2006 Jul; 55(1):180.. View in PubMed
  • Syringomatous carcinoma in a young patient treated with Mohs micrographic surgery. Cutis. 2006 Jan; 77(1):19-24; quiz 37-8.. View in PubMed