Research

Academic Work & Publications

Both of our physicians trained in academic medicine and remain engaged in teaching and research. Below are selected peer-reviewed publications and textbook contributions.

Dr. Andrew B. Avarbock

Dr. Avarbock has co-authored peer-reviewed medical and dermatological articles focusing on vascular proliferations, nail disorders, and severe inflammatory skin conditions.

Selected publications

In the Media

Why Does Some Hair Frizz When It's Humid?

Dermatologic expertise contributed by Dr. Andrew Avarbock

The New York Times · Science · October 30, 2012

nytimes.com ↗

Journal Article

Rapid resolution of pyoderma gangrenosum with brodalumab therapy

Tee MW, Avarbock A, Ungar J, Frew JW

JAAD Case Reports · 2020 Nov;6(11):1167–1169

PMID 32953958 ↗

Journal Article

Orofacial granulomatosis and erythema multiforme in an adolescent with Crohn's disease

Georgesen C, Huang J, Avarbock A, Harp J, Magro C

Pediatric Dermatology · 2018 Sep;35(5):e294–e297

PMID 30024055 ↗

Journal Article

Giant benign intradermal melanocytic nevus of rapid onset

Coates SJ, Avarbock A, Desman GT

Dermatology Online Journal · 2017 Feb 15;23(2)

PMID 28329507 ↗

Journal Article

Acquired congenital malalignment of the great toenails

Decker A, Scher RK, Avarbock A

Skin Appendage Disorders · 2016 Feb;1(3):147–149

PMID 27171597 ↗

Journal Article

Post-radiation atypical vascular proliferation on the head of a young woman: a diagnostic challenge

Suarez A, Johnson H, Desman G, Avarbock A

Dermatology Online Journal · 2015 Jun;21(6):11

PMID 26158365 ↗

Journal Article

Serpentine supravenous hyperpigmentation secondary to superficial venous thrombosis in autoimmune hemolytic anemia

Avarbock A, et al.

International Journal of Dermatology · 2014 Feb;53(2):e96–e97

PMID 23330569 ↗

Journal Article

Lethal vascular leak syndrome after denileukin diftitox administration to a patient with cutaneous gamma/delta T-cell lymphoma and occult cirrhosis

Avarbock A, et al.

American Journal of Hematology · 2008 Jul;83(7):593–595

PMID 18335564 ↗

Journal Article

Functional regulation of the opposing (p)ppGpp synthetase/hydrolase activities of RelMtb from Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Avarbock A, et al.

Biochemistry · 2005 Jul 26;44(29):9913–9923

PMID 16026164 ↗

Journal Article

Inhibitors of type II NADH:menaquinone oxidoreductase represent a class of antitubercular drugs

Weinstein EA, Yano T, Li LS, Avarbock D, Avarbock A, Helm D, McColm AA, Duncan K, Lonsdale JT, Rubin H

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · 2005 Mar 22;102(12):4548–4553

PMID 15767566 ↗

Journal Article

Differential regulation of opposing RelMtb activities by the aminoacylation state of a tRNA·ribosome·mRNA·RelMtb complex

Avarbock D, Avarbock A, Rubin H

Biochemistry · 2000 Sep 26;39(38):11640–11648

PMID 10995231 ↗

Textbook contributions

Chapter Author

Moschella and Hurley Dermatology

Fourth Edition · Editor: Babar Rao · Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, India, 2020

Avarbock A. Viral Infections, Section 25 Editor. Pages 1143–1214.

Chamorro P, Avarbock A. Herpes Simplex Virus. Pages 1146–1154.

Chapter Author

Dermatological Signs of Systemic Disease

Fifth Edition · Callen J, Jorizzo J, Zone J, Piette W, Rosenbach M, Vleugels RA · Elsevier, Edinburgh, 2016

Avarbock A, Jorizzo J. Erythema Multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. Pages 87–93.

Dr. Paola T. Chamorro

Peer-reviewed publications

Case Report

Amelanotic melanoma with features of keratinocytic tumor on reflectance confocal microscopy

Chuchvara N, Farabi B, Milgraum D, Lee Y, Chamorro P, Pappert A, Rao B

Journal of Cutaneous Pathology · 2022 Mar;49(3):317–320

PMID 34904749 · DOI 10.1111/cup.14186 ↗

Case Report

A case of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans and reflectance confocal microscopy of a post-surgical skin graft

Nawrocki S, Rubin A, Srivastava R, Chamorro P, Rao BK, Wassef CM

Skin Research and Technology · 2022 Mar;28(2):365–367

PMID 34751469 · PMCID PMC9907619 · DOI 10.1111/srt.13117 ↗

Journal Article

Randomized controlled trial of the mySmartSkin web-based intervention to promote skin self-examination and sun protection behaviors among individuals diagnosed with melanoma: study design and baseline characteristics

Coups EJ, et al.

Contemporary Clinical Trials · 2019 Aug;83:117–127

DOI 10.1016/j.cct.2019.06.014 ↗

Journal Article

The Utility of a 10 mm Punch in Shoe Dermatitis

Jacob SE, Chamorro PT

Skin & Aging · 2007

Journal Article

The Art of Moderation: Acrylates

Jacob SE, Chamorro PT

Skin & Aging · 2007

Journal Article

Detection of α-(2-3) sialic acid and α-N-acetylgalactosamine carbohydrates in the airway walls of house dust mite allergen (HDMA) sensitized rhesus monkeys

Chamorro PT, Mariassy AT

Florida Scientist · Volume 68

Textbook contributions

Chapter Author

Moschella and Hurley Dermatology

Fourth Edition · Editor: Babar Rao · Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, India, 2020

Chamorro P, Avarbock A. Herpes Simplex Virus. Pages 1146–1154.

Chamorro PT, Worm M, Grabenhenrich L, Dölle S. Anaphylaxis and Angioedema.

Chapter Author

Evidence-Based Procedural Dermatology

Second Edition · Springer Nature, 2019

Chamorro PT, Firoz B. Treatment of Precancers with Topical Agents.

Together

Peer-reviewed publications

Journal Article

Image Gallery: Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in an adult with Langerhans cell histiocytosis

Chamorro PT, Avarbock A

British Journal of Dermatology · 2017 Feb;176(2):e13

DOI 10.1111/bjd.15287 ↗

British Journal of Dermatology, February 2017