Research & Publications

Comprehensive overview of our research areas and scholarly contributions to dermatologic surgery

8 Publications

Research Statistics

8
Total Publications
7
Research Areas
5
Years of Research
3
Publications in 2025

Research Areas

Local Anesthetics in Mohs Surgery

Investigating the duration and efficacy of local anesthetics based on anatomic location during dermatologic procedures.

2 Publications

Our research examines how anatomic regions impact the duration of action for commonly used local anesthetics, specifically lidocaine and ropivacaine, during dermatologic surgery. This work helps optimize patient comfort and surgical efficiency.

Key Publications

Navrazhina K, Shah K, Rigo R, Shochat T, Minkis K

Anatomic Location Influences Duration of Local Lidocaine Anesthesia in Dermatologic Surgery

Dermatol Surg. 2024;50(2):155-159.

DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000004012View Article

Thomas JL, Navrazhina K, Shah K, Shochat T, Minkis K

The anatomic region impacts the duration of action of ropivacaine during dermatologic surgery

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023;89(5):1047-1048.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2023.06.036View Article

Immunocompromised Patients and Organ Transplant Recipients

Studying skin cancer development and Mohs surgery outcomes in patients with altered immune systems.

1 Publication

This research focuses on understanding the unique challenges faced by immunocompromised patients, particularly organ transplant recipients and HIV patients, in relation to skin cancer development and surgical outcomes. We investigate how inflammatory skin diseases impact Mohs surgery success rates in these vulnerable populations.

Key Publications

Alladeen A*, Ho B*, Zhan F, Orloff J, Minkis, K

152 The Role of Inflammatory Skin Disease in Mohs Surgery Outcomes in HIV Patients: A Retrospective Study

Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2025;145:e56.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2025.09.167View Article

Wound Care

Optimizing surgical reconstruction techniques and exploring alternative bolstering methods.

1 Publication

Our wound care research investigates innovative techniques for improving surgical reconstruction outcomes. We focus on developing and evaluating alternative bolstering techniques for full-thickness skin grafts to enhance healing and patient satisfaction.

Key Publications

Thomas JL, Ho B, Mitri A, Minkis K

Outcomes of an Alternative Bolstering Technique for Full-Thickness Skin Grafts: A Single Institution Retrospective Review

Dermatol Surg. 2025;51(2):209-212.

DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000004419View Article

Mohs Micrographic Surgery Cases

Understanding complications, precipitants, and translational implications of Mohs surgery.

1 Publication

This research area explores rare complications and unexpected outcomes of Mohs micrographic surgery. We review and analyze cases where Mohs surgery may act as a precipitant for bullous disease, contributing to our understanding of surgical complications and their management.

Key Publications

Zhan F*, Ho B*, Alladeen A, Orloff J, Minkis, K

78 Mohs Surgery as a Precipitant of Bullous Disease: A Review of Reported Cases and Translational Implications

Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2025;145:e44.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2025.09.096View Article

Resident Education

Developing innovative approaches to training dermatology residents in procedural competencies.

1 Publication

Our work in resident education focuses on creating structured, team-based methods for teaching and assessing procedural skills among dermatology residents. Through initiatives like the Suturing Olympics, we foster collaborative learning environments that encourage skill development and healthy competition.

Key Publications

Rigo R, Maruthur N, Parra S, Xu J, Shah K, Lee EH, Nehal KS, Rossi AM, Minkis K

Suturing Olympics: A team-based approach to encouraging and assessing suturing competencies among dermatology residents

Dermatol Surg. 2023;49(3):283-285.

DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000003688View Article

Case Reports

Documenting and analyzing notable dermatologic presentations and their clinical implications.

1 Publication

Our case reports document unusual and clinically significant dermatologic presentations, contributing to the broader medical literature and helping clinicians recognize rare conditions. These reports serve as valuable references for diagnosis and treatment of uncommon dermatologic findings.

Key Publications

Minkis K, Shah S, Engel I

Blue Skin, Nail, and Scleral Pigmentation Associated with Minocycline

Case Rep Dermatol. 2022;14(2):218-222.

DOI: 10.1159/000526697View Article

COVID-19 and Dermatologic Surgery

Examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dermatologic surgical practice.

1 Publication

This research documents the experience of a large academic dermatologic surgery center during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing insights into how the pandemic affected surgical workflows, patient care, and safety protocols. Our findings help inform best practices for maintaining surgical operations during public health emergencies.

Key Publications

Minkis K, Whittington A, Engel I, Nehal KS, Lee EH

Dermatologic surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic: Experience of a large academic center

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020;84(3):e153-e155.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.11.037View Article

All Publications

2025

3 Publications
Immunocompromised Patients

152 The Role of Inflammatory Skin Disease in Mohs Surgery Outcomes in HIV Patients: A Retrospective Study

Alladeen A*, Ho B*, Zhan F, Orloff J, Minkis, K

Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2025;145:e56.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2025.09.167View Article
Mohs Surgery

78 Mohs Surgery as a Precipitant of Bullous Disease: A Review of Reported Cases and Translational Implications

Zhan F*, Ho B*, Alladeen A, Orloff J, Minkis, K

Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2025;145:e44.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2025.09.096View Article
Wound Care

Outcomes of an Alternative Bolstering Technique for Full-Thickness Skin Grafts: A Single Institution Retrospective Review

Thomas JL, Ho B, Mitri A, Minkis K

Dermatol Surg. 2025;51(2):209-212.

DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000004419View Article

2024

1 Publications
Local Anesthetics

Anatomic Location Influences Duration of Local Lidocaine Anesthesia in Dermatologic Surgery

Navrazhina K, Shah K, Rigo R, Shochat T, Minkis K

Dermatol Surg. 2024;50(2):155-159.

DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000004012View Article

2023

2 Publications
Local Anesthetics

The anatomic region impacts the duration of action of ropivacaine during dermatologic surgery

Thomas JL, Navrazhina K, Shah K, Shochat T, Minkis K

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023;89(5):1047-1048.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2023.06.036View Article
Resident Education

Suturing Olympics: A team-based approach to encouraging and assessing suturing competencies among dermatology residents

Rigo R, Maruthur N, Parra S, Xu J, Shah K, Lee EH, Nehal KS, Rossi AM, Minkis K

Dermatol Surg. 2023;49(3):283-285.

DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000003688View Article

2022

1 Publications
Case Reports

Blue Skin, Nail, and Scleral Pigmentation Associated with Minocycline

Minkis K, Shah S, Engel I

Case Rep Dermatol. 2022;14(2):218-222.

DOI: 10.1159/000526697View Article

2020

1 Publications
COVID-19

Dermatologic surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic: Experience of a large academic center

Minkis K, Whittington A, Engel I, Nehal KS, Lee EH

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020;84(3):e153-e155.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.11.037View Article

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