

Biography
Professional Summary
Education & Certifications
- Internship: Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital Internal Medicine Residency (2010) MD
- Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology (2013)
- Undergraduate Degree, University of California, Berkeley, CA (2003)
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- Medical Education: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2009) MD
- Fellowship, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Fellowship, Stanford University School of Medicine, Dermatology (2009)
- Residency: University of California Irvine (2013) CA
- Board Certification, Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology (2013)
Honors & Awards
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (2009)
- American Academy of Dermatology Leadership Forum, American Academy of Dermatology (2015)
- American College of Phlebology Physician-in-Training Scholarship, American College of Phlebology (2011)
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- American Contact Dermatitis Society Mentorship Award, American Contact Dermatitis Society (2015)
- American Contact Dermatitis Society Outcomes Research Award, American Contact Dermatitis Society (2019-2021)
- American Roentgen Ray Society Certificate of Merit Award, American Roentgen Ray Society (2007)
- AOA Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (2006)
- Chief of Resident Education, Stanford University School of Medicine (2012-2013)
- Dean’s Fund, Stanford University School of Medicine (2005)
- Department of Dermatology Letter of Teaching Distinction, Stanford School of Medicine (2019-2020)
- Editor’s Choice Award/ Semifinalist, International Poetry Association Award Contest, International Poetry Association (2003)
- Editorial Mentorship Program,, JAAD (2020-2021)
- Golden Key Honor Society, Golden Key Honor Society (2002)
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Training Fellowship, Howard Hughes Medical Institute (2008-2009)
- Johns Hopkins Alumni Association Student Services Grant, Johns Hopkins Alumni Association (2006)
- Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa (2003)
- Resident Teaching Award, Stanford School of Medicine (2013)
- Skin of Color Seminar Series Resident Scholarship, Skin of Color (2012)
- Sulzberger Award Seed Grant, American Academy of Dermatology (2020-2022)
- UC Berkeley Alumni Association Emerging Leader Scholarship, UC Berkeley Alumni Association (2002)
- Women’s Dermatologic Society Mentorship Award, Women’s Dermatologic Societ (2014)
- Yuan T. Lee Scholarship, Stanford University School of Medicine (2003)
Memberships
- President-Elect, American Contact Dermatitis Society (2021 - Present)
- Member, Contact Allergen Management Program Committee, American Contact Dermatitis Society (2020 - Present)
- Member, Contact Allergen of the Year Committee, American Contact Dermatitis Society (2020 - Present)
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- Chair, Education Committee, 2019-2022, American Contact Dermatitis Society (2019 - Present)
- Chair, Website Committee, American Contact Dermatitis Society (2019 - 2020)
- Member, Nominating Committee, American Contact Dermatitis Society (2019 - 2020)
- Member, Contact Dermatitis Committee, World Allergy Organization (2018 - Present)
- Co-Chair, Global Assessment Task Force, American Contact Dermatitis Society Committees (2018 - 2019)
- Member, Education Committee, American Contact Dermatitis Society (2017 - Present)
- Board of Directors, American Contact Dermatitis Society (2017 - 2020)
- Chair, Bylaws Committee, American Contact Dermatitis Society (2017 - 2019)
- Member, Interactive Media Committee, American Contact Dermatitis Society (2015 - 2019)
- Member, Society of Dermatology Hospitalists (2014 - Present)
- Member, American Contact Dermatitis Society (2013 - Present)
- Member, American Medical Association (2013 - Present)
- Member, San Francisco Dermatologic Society (2013 - Present)
- Member, Medical Dermatology Society (2011 - 2015)
- Member, Pacific Dermatologic Association (2011 - 2013)
- Member, American Academy of Dermatology (2010 - Present)
- Member, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (2010 - 2013)
- Member, Los Angeles Metro Dermatologic Society (2010 - 2013)
Administrative Appointments
- Co-Director, Medical Student Sub-internship, Department of Dermatology, Stanford Hospital and Clinics (2014 - Present)
- Co-Lead, RITE Project: Utilizing Virtual Health to Drive Access, Stanford Hospital and Clinics (2019 - Present)
- Director of Contact and Eczematous Dermatoses, Stanford Hospital and Clinics (2019 - Present)
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- Director, Training Leaders Task Force, Department of Dermatology, Stanford Hospital and Clinics (2015 - Present)
Publications
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A comparison of world wide web resources for identifying medical information
Johnson, P. T., Chen, J. K., Eng, J., Makary, M. A., & Fishman, E. K. (2008). A comparison of world wide web resources for identifying medical information. ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY, 15(9), 1165–72. -
An overview of clinical and experimental treatment modalities for port wine stains
Chen, J. K., Ghasri, P., Aguilar, G., van Drooge, A. M., Wolkerstorfer, A., Kelly, K. M., & Heger, M. (2012). An overview of clinical and experimental treatment modalities for port wine stains. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY, 67(2), 289-? -
Drug-induced subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus associated with doxorubicin
Chen, J. K., Chen, T. S., Lim, P., & Iqbal, M. (2012). Drug-induced subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus associated with doxorubicin. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY, 67(6), E273–E275. -
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Erythematous lesions on the trunk and upper extremities.
Chen, J. K., & Dann, F. (2014). Erythematous lesions on the trunk and upper extremities. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 71(3), e59–60. -
Hand Dermatitis: an Allergist's Nightmare
Wold, L., Chen, J. K., & Lampel, H. P. (2014). Hand Dermatitis: an Allergist's Nightmare. CURRENT ALLERGY AND ASTHMA REPORTS, 14(11). -
Gold Contact Allergy: Clues and Controversies
Chen, J. K., & Lampel, H. P. (2015). Gold Contact Allergy: Clues and Controversies. DERMATITIS, 26(2), 69–77. -
Corticosteroids in Myositis and Scleroderma.
Postolova, A., Chen, J. K., & Chung, L. (2016). Corticosteroids in Myositis and Scleroderma. Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America, 42(1), 103–18. -
Erythematous Plaques on the Buttock
Tan, C. Z., Novoa, R., & Chen, J. K. (2016). Erythematous Plaques on the Buttock. JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 315(1), 79–80. -
A Pragmatic Approach to Patch Testing Atopic Dermatitis Patients: Clinical Recommendations Based on Expert Consensus Opinion
Chen, J. K., Jacob, S. E., Nedorost, S. T., Hanifin, J. M., Simpson, E. L., Boguniewicz, M., … Thyssen, J. P. (2016). A Pragmatic Approach to Patch Testing Atopic Dermatitis Patients: Clinical Recommendations Based on Expert Consensus Opinion. DERMATITIS, 27(4), 186–92. -
Characterization of patients with clinical overlap of morphea and systemic sclerosis: A case series
Chen, J. K., Chung, L., & Fiorentino, D. F. (2016). Characterization of patients with clinical overlap of morphea and systemic sclerosis: A case series. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY, 74(6), 1272–74. -
Pediatric Baseline Patch Test Series: Pediatric Contact Dermatitis Workgroup
Yu, J. D., Atwater, A. R., Brod, B., Chen, J. K., Chisolm, S. S., Cohen, D. E., … Jacob, S. E. (2018). Pediatric Baseline Patch Test Series: Pediatric Contact Dermatitis Workgroup. DERMATITIS, 29(4), 206–12. -
Metal Allergy: From Dermatitis to Implant and Device Failure
Chen, J. K., & Thyssen, J. P. (Eds.). (2018). Metal Allergy: From Dermatitis to Implant and Device Failure. -
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: A Multicenter Retrospective Study of 377 Adult Patients from the United States (vol 138, pg 2315, 2018)
Micheletti, R. G., Chiesa-Fuxench, Z., Noe, M. H., Stephen, S., Aleshin, M., Agarwal, A., … Rosenbach, M. (2019). Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: A Multicenter Retrospective Study of 377 Adult Patients from the United States (vol 138, pg 2315, 2018). JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY, 139(2), 495–96. -
Repeat patch testing in a patient with allergic contact dermatitis improved on dupilumab.
Zhu, G. A., Chen, J. K., Chiou, A., Ko, J., & Honari, G. (2019). Repeat patch testing in a patient with allergic contact dermatitis improved on dupilumab. JAAD Case Reports, 5(4), 336–38. -
Development andValidation of a Risk Prediction Model for In-Hospital MortalityAmong Patients With Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis-ABCD-10
Noe, M. H., Rosenbach, M., Hubbard, R. A., Mostaghimi, A., Cardones, A. R., Chen, J. K., … Micheletti, R. G. (2019). Development andValidation of a Risk Prediction Model for In-Hospital MortalityAmong Patients With Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis-ABCD-10. JAMA DERMATOLOGY, 155(4), 448–54. -
Assessment of the Development of New Regional Dermatoses in Patients Treated for Atopic Dermatitis With Dupilumab
Zhu, G. A., Chen, J. K., Chiou, A., Ko, J., & Honari, G. (2019). Assessment of the Development of New Regional Dermatoses in Patients Treated for Atopic Dermatitis With Dupilumab. JAMA DERMATOLOGY, 155(7), 850–52. -
Inflammatory alopecia in patients on dupilumab: a retrospective cohort study at an academic institution.
Zhu, G. A., Kang, K. J., Chen, J. K., Novoa, R. A., Brown, R. A., Chiou, A. S., … Honari, G. (2019). Inflammatory alopecia in patients on dupilumab: a retrospective cohort study at an academic institution. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV. -
Photopatch Testing Among Members of the American Contact Dermatitis Society.
Kim, T., Taylor, J. S., Maibach, H. I., Chen, J. K., & Honari, G. (2020). Photopatch Testing Among Members of the American Contact Dermatitis Society. Dermatitis : Contact, Atopic, Occupational, Drug. -
Dupilumab Treatment of Nummular Dermatitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
Choi, S., Zhu, G. A., Lewis, M. A., Honari, G., Chiou, A. S., Ko, J., & Chen, J. K. (2020). Dupilumab Treatment of Nummular Dermatitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. -
Dupilumab for occupational irritant hand dermatitis in a nonatopic individual: A case report.
Zhu, G. A., Honari, G., Ko, J. M., Chiou, A. S., & Chen, J. K. (2020). Dupilumab for occupational irritant hand dermatitis in a nonatopic individual: A case report. JAAD Case Reports, 6(4), 296–98. -
Eczema, Targeted Therapeutics, and Allergy Diagnostics: The Need for Greater Clarity on What We Are Treating.
Chen, J. K., Honari, G., & Silverberg, J. I. (2020). Eczema, Targeted Therapeutics, and Allergy Diagnostics: The Need for Greater Clarity on What We Are Treating. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV. -
Occupational Dermatitis to Facial Personal Protective Equipment in Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Review.
Yu, J., Chen, J. K., Mowad, C. M., Reeder, M., Hylwa, S., Chisolm, S., … Atwater, A. R. (2020). Occupational Dermatitis to Facial Personal Protective Equipment in Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Review. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. -
Facial Personal Protective Equipment: Materials, Resterilization Methods, and Management of Occupation-Related Dermatoses.
Yu, J. D., Goldminz, A., Chisolm, S., Jacob, S. E., Zippin, J. H., Wu, P. A., … Atwater, A. R. (2020). Facial Personal Protective Equipment: Materials, Resterilization Methods, and Management of Occupation-Related Dermatoses. Dermatitis : Contact, Atopic, Occupational, Drug. -
Bridging to a selective Janus kinase 1 inhibitor in severe atopic dermatitis: An instructive case with upadacitinib.
Nguyen, J., Chen, J. K., Honari, G., Pol-Rodriguez, M., Ko, J. M., & Chiou, A. S. (2021). Bridging to a selective Janus kinase 1 inhibitor in severe atopic dermatitis: An instructive case with upadacitinib. JAAD Case Reports, 7, 65–67. -
An ulcerated violaceous nodule on the thigh.
Hirotsu, K. E., Kumar, A. M., Rieger, K. E., & Chen, J. K. (2021). An ulcerated violaceous nodule on the thigh. JAAD Case Reports, 9, 61–63. -
Prevalence of Potentially Allergenic Ingredients in Products Labeled for Eczema Care.
Schwartz, B. L., Honari, G., Chiou, A. S., Ko, J., Sarin, K. Y., & Chen, J. K. (2021). Prevalence of Potentially Allergenic Ingredients in Products Labeled for Eczema Care. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. -
Environmental Causes of Dermatitis.
Nguyen, J., & Chen, J. K. (2021). Environmental Causes of Dermatitis. Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America, 41(3), 375–392. -
Evaluating the Inclusiveness of Common Allergens in Expanded Series Patch Tests for Children in the Pediatric Allergic Contact Dermatitis Registry.
Collis, R. W., Tam, I., Snyder, A., Plante, J., Grisham, E., Onate, A., … Yu, J. D. (2021). Evaluating the Inclusiveness of Common Allergens in Expanded Series Patch Tests for Children in the Pediatric Allergic Contact Dermatitis Registry. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. -
A Case of Pigmented Contact Dermatitis Caused by Ethylhexylglycerin.
Hassan, S., & Chen, J. K. (2022). A Case of Pigmented Contact Dermatitis Caused by Ethylhexylglycerin. Dermatitis : Contact, Atopic, Occupational, Drug. -
Sociodemographic disparities in patch testing for commercially insured dermatitis patients: a retrospective analysis of administrative claims data.
Qian, M. F., Li, S., Honari, G., Sarin, K. Y., & Chen, J. K. (2022). Sociodemographic disparities in patch testing for commercially insured dermatitis patients: a retrospective analysis of administrative claims data. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. -
Assessment of Comorbidities Associated With Allergic Contact Dermatitis in the United States: A Retrospective Claims-Based Study.
Hua, V. J., Li, S., Qian, M. F., Honari, G., Sarin, K. Y., & Chen, J. K. (2022). Assessment of Comorbidities Associated With Allergic Contact Dermatitis in the United States: A Retrospective Claims-Based Study. Dermatitis : Contact, Atopic, Occupational, Drug. -
Association of Intraoperative Antibiotic Irrigation With Systemic Contact Dermatitis.
So, J. Y., Suzuki, N., Chen, J. K., Pugliese, S., Kwong, B. Y., Meng, L., & Honari, G. (2022). Association of Intraoperative Antibiotic Irrigation With Systemic Contact Dermatitis. JAMA Dermatology. -
Retrospective Review of Pediatric Patch Testing Results in Skin of Color.
Young, K., Collis, R. W., Sheinbein, D., Shope, C., Suresh, T., Tam, I., … Yu, J. D. (2022). Retrospective Review of Pediatric Patch Testing Results in Skin of Color. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. -
Purpuric eruption of the breasts, abdomen, thighs,and buttocks.
Masehi-Lano, J. J., Leatham, H. W., Brown, R. A., & Chen, J. K. (2022). Purpuric eruption of the breasts, abdomen, thighs,and buttocks. JAAD Case Reports, 30, 140–142. -
Pediatric Allergic Contact Dermatitis Registry Patch Testing Results from 2016-2022: A Retrospective Study of Age-Related Differences.
Young, K., Collis, R. W., Sheinbein, D., Shope, C., Suresh, T., Tam, I., … Yu, J. D. (2023). Pediatric Allergic Contact Dermatitis Registry Patch Testing Results from 2016-2022: A Retrospective Study of Age-Related Differences. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. -
Prevalence of allergic contact dermatitis following patch testing in patients with atopic dermatitis: a retrospective United States claims-based study.
Qian, M. F., Li, S., Honari, G., Sarin, K. Y., & Chen, J. K. (2023). Prevalence of allergic contact dermatitis following patch testing in patients with atopic dermatitis: a retrospective United States claims-based study. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. -
Hypersensitivity to Implanted Metal Devices
Schwartz, B. L., Pithadia, D. J., & Chen, J. K. (2023). Hypersensitivity to Implanted Metal Devices. CURRENT DERMATOLOGY REPORTS. -
Sociodemographic disparities in patch testing for commercially insured patients with dermatitis: A retrospective analysis of administrative claims data
Qian, M. F., Li, S., Honari, G., Sarin, K. Y., & Chen, J. K. (2022). Sociodemographic disparities in patch testing for commercially insured patients with dermatitis: A retrospective analysis of administrative claims data. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY, 87(6), 1411–1413. -
Development of a Skin-Directed Scoring System for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Epidermal Necrolysis: A Delphi Consensus Exercise.
Waters, M., Dobry, A., Le, S. T., Shinkai, K., Beachkofsky, T. M., Davis, M. D., … Kaffenberger, B. H. (2023). Development of a Skin-Directed Scoring System for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Epidermal Necrolysis: A Delphi Consensus Exercise. JAMA Dermatology. -
Association between yearlong air pollution and moderate-severe atopic dermatitis: A United States cross-sectional claims analysis.
Trinh, P., Allerup, J. A., Li, S., Ko, J., Chen, J., Linos, E., & Chiou, A. S. (2023). Association between yearlong air pollution and moderate-severe atopic dermatitis: A United States cross-sectional claims analysis. JAAD International, 13, 4–6. -
Prevalence of allergic contact dermatitis in children with and without atopic dermatitis: A multicenter retrospective case-control study.
Johnson, H., Aquino, M. R., Snyder, A., Collis, R. W., Franca, K., Goldenberg, A., … Yu, J. D. (2023). Prevalence of allergic contact dermatitis in children with and without atopic dermatitis: A multicenter retrospective case-control study. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. -
Parental E-Cigarette Use and Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis.
Youn, G. M., Sarin, K. Y., Chiou, A. S., Chen, J. K., & Honari, G. (2024). Parental E-Cigarette Use and Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis. JAMA Dermatology. -
Prevalence of Potential Allergens in Commonly Available Over-the-Counter Ear Care Products.
Rezaei, S. J., Honari, G., & Chen, J. K. (2024). Prevalence of Potential Allergens in Commonly Available Over-the-Counter Ear Care Products. Dermatitis : Contact, Atopic, Occupational, Drug. -
Self-Assessment.
Feigenbaum, L. S., & Chen, J. (2024). Self-Assessment. Dermatitis : Contact, Atopic, Occupational, Drug, 35(6), 545–547. -
Decreased Sleep Duration and Increased Use of Medication to Aid Sleep Among Parents of Children With Atopic Dermatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study of the National Health Interview Survey, 2013-2018.
Youn, C. G., Kim, J. Y., Chen, J. K., & Siegel, D. H. (2024). Decreased Sleep Duration and Increased Use of Medication to Aid Sleep Among Parents of Children With Atopic Dermatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study of the National Health Interview Survey, 2013-2018. Pediatric Dermatology. -
Efficacy of 0.5% doxepin in coconut oil applied topically for chronic refractory pruritus: a case series from the VA Palo Alto Health Care System.
Burli, A., Bencomo, T., Chen, J. K., Nord, K., & Lee, C. S. (2025). Efficacy of 0.5% doxepin in coconut oil applied topically for chronic refractory pruritus: a case series from the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. Archives of Dermatological Research, 317(1), 205. -
Self-Assessment.
Chen, J. K. (2025). Self-Assessment. Dermatitis : Contact, Atopic, Occupational, Drug, 36(1), 1–2. -
Barriers to Health Care Affordability Among Parents of Children with Atopic Dermatitis.
Youn, C. G., Bae, G. H., Honari, G., Chen, J. K., Sarin, K. Y., & Siegel, D. H. (2025). Barriers to Health Care Affordability Among Parents of Children with Atopic Dermatitis. Dermatitis : Contact, Atopic, Occupational, Drug. -
An Evaluation of Potential Allergens in over-the-Counter Nasal Products.
Rezaei, S. J., Honari, G., & Chen, J. K. (2025). An Evaluation of Potential Allergens in over-the-Counter Nasal Products. Dermatitis : Contact, Atopic, Occupational, Drug. -
Self-Assessment.
Feigenbaum, L. S., & Chen, J. (2025). Self-Assessment. Dermatitis : Contact, Atopic, Occupational, Drug, 36(2), 111–113.
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Erythematous lesions on the trunk and upper extremities.
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