Examples of ongoing research at NMFF:

Trial of a novel non-steroidal gel for women with symptomatic keloid scars. PI: Roopal Kundu, MD

Combination tacrolimus ointment and fluticasone therapy in the long-term management of atopic dermatitis in adults. PI: Anne Laumann, MD

Safety monitoring of the use of efalizumab monoclonal antibody therapy in patients with psoriasis. PI: Anne Laumann, MD

International Observational Study of the Long-term Safety of Infliximab. PI: Prashant Singri, MD

Effectiveness and Safety of Etanercept for Psoriasis. PI: Prashant Singri, MD

Assessment and Tracking of Long-Term Alefacept (LFA-3/IgG1 Fusion Protein) Safety. PI: Prashant Singri, MD

A Questionnaire Based Review of Potential Side-Effects of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma. PI: Joaquin Brieva, MD

Safety and Efficacy of Repeated Treatments with Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A) for Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis in Adolescents. PI: Murad Alam, MD

Development of a Database of Patients with Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma. PI: Joan Guitart, MD

Five year Experience with Marginal Zone Lymphoma. PI: Joan Guitart, MD

Expression of Non-Functional P2X7 Receptors for the Diagnosis of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma. PI: Joan Guitart, MD

Use of Pulsed Dye Laser Therapy for Nail Psoriasis. PI: Murad Alam, MD

Tadalafil for the Treatment of Secondary Raynaud’s Phenomenon. PI: Anne Laumann, MD

Effect of immunotherapy with imiquimod and Candida antigen on early lesions of mycosis fungoides: Assessment of clinical and pathologic response. PI: Joan Guitart, MD

Treatment of Erlotinib-Induced Skin Rash with Dose-Escalated Doxycycline. PI: Mario Lacouture, MD

Stokes Polarization Imaging of Pigmented Lesions. PI: Mary Martini, MD

The effect of light emitting diodes on scar appearance. PI: Lucile White, MD

The effect of imiquimod on laser tattoo removal. PI: Murad Alam, MD

Examples of ongoing research at CMH:

Safety and Efficacy of Elidel and Evaluation of Early Intervention vs Delayed Intervention with Elidel on the Incidence of Asthma. PI: Amy Paller, MD

Safety and Efficacy of Etanercept in Pediatric Patients with Plaque Psoriasis. PI: Amy Paller, MD

A Prospective Pediatric Longitudinal Evaluation To Assess the Long Term Safety of Tacrolimus Ointment For the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis. PI: Amy Paller, MD

Study in Infants with Atopic Dermatitis to Determine Risk Factors With A Focus on Pets/Pests and Development of Asthma and Allergic Disease. PI: Amy Paller, MD

The Impact of Treating Staphylococcus Aureus Infection and Colonization on the Clinical Severity of Atopic Dermatitis. PI: Amy Paller, MD

Assessment of Vitiligo Characteristics among populations with and without autoimmune disorders: An Epidemiologic Study. PI: Amy Paller, MD

Epidemiological Assessment of Children and Adolescents with Localized forms of Morphea/Scleroderma. PI: Amy Paller, MD

Stress in parents of children with facial hemangiomas, port-wine stains, cleft lip and other facial congenital birthmarks. PI: Sarah Chamlin, MD (CMH-based)

Safety and Efficacy of a nanocrystalline silver cream for children and adolescents with atopic dermatitis. PI: Amy Paller, MD

A clinical study to examine the efficacy and safety of an herbal medical device in the management of atopic dermatitis in children. PI: Amy Paller, MD