Biography
Professional Summary
Professional Education
- Board Recertification, American Board of Dermatology, General Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery (2013)
- Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology (2004)
- Residency: St Lukes-Roosevelt Columbia University (2004) NY
- Fellowship, St Lukes-Roosevelt Columbia University, Skin of Color (2001)
- Internship: Yale - New Haven Hospital (2000) CT
- Medical Education: University of Illinois College of Medicine (1998) IL
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Chicago, Honors in Biological Sciences in 3 years (1994)
Honors & Awards
- Presidential Citation for advancement of diversity in the field of Dermatology., American Academy of Dermatology (2017)
Administrative Appointments
- Dermatology Departmental Senator, Stanford School of Medicine Faculty Senate (2015 - Present)
- Dermatology Wellness Director, Stanford WellMD/PhD Wellness Directors Council (2018 - Present)
- Senate Executive Committee, Stanford School of Medicine Faculty Senate (2018 - Present)
Publications
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Fractional Laser treatment for pigmentation and texture improvement.
Rahman, Z., Alam, M., & Dover, J. S. (2006). Fractional Laser treatment for pigmentation and texture improvement. Skin Therapy Letter, 11(9), 7–11. -
The effects of pulse energy variations on the dimensions of microscopic thermal treatment zones in nonablative fractional resurfacing
Bedi, V. P., Chan, K. F., Sink, R. K., Hantash, B. M., Herron, G. S., Rahman, Z., … Zachary, C. B. (2007). The effects of pulse energy variations on the dimensions of microscopic thermal treatment zones in nonablative fractional resurfacing. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 39(2), 145–155. -
In vivo histological evaluation of a novel ablative fractional resurfacing device
Hantash, B. M., Bedi, V. P., Kapadia, B., Rahman, Z., Jiang, K., Tanner, H., … Zachary, C. B. (2007). In vivo histological evaluation of a novel ablative fractional resurfacing device. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 39(2), 96–107. -
Fractional Deep Dermal Ablation Induces Tissue Tightening
Rahman, Z., MacFalls, H., Jiang, K., Chan, K. F., Kelly, K., Tournas, J., … Zachary, C. (2009). Fractional Deep Dermal Ablation Induces Tissue Tightening. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 41(2), 78–86. -
In vivo confocal imaging of epidermal cell migration and dermal changes post nonablative fractional resurfacing: study of the wound healing process with corroborated histopathologic evidence
Stumpp, O. F., Bedi, V. P., Wyatt, D., Lac, D., & Rahman, Z. (2009). In vivo confocal imaging of epidermal cell migration and dermal changes post nonablative fractional resurfacing: study of the wound healing process with corroborated histopathologic evidence. JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL OPTICS, 14(2). -
Fractional resurfacing for the treatment of hypopigmented scars: A pilot study
Glaich, A. S., Rahman, Z., Goldberg, L. H., & Friedman, P. M. (2007). Fractional resurfacing for the treatment of hypopigmented scars: A pilot study. DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY, 33(3), 289–293. -
Lack of efficacy with 1064-nm neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser for the treatment of onychomycosis: A randomized, controlled trial.
Hollmig, S. T., Rahman, Z., Henderson, M. T., Rotatori, R. M., Gladstone, H., & Tang, J. Y. (2014). Lack of efficacy with 1064-nm neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser for the treatment of onychomycosis: A randomized, controlled trial. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 70(5), 911–17. -
Long-term Efficacy of Topical Fluorouracil Cream, 5%, for Treating Actinic Keratosis A Randomized Clinical Trial
Pomerantz, H., Hogan, D., Eilers, D., Swetter, S. M., Chen, S. C., Jacob, S. E., … Weinstock, M. A. (2015). Long-term Efficacy of Topical Fluorouracil Cream, 5%, for Treating Actinic Keratosis A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA DERMATOLOGY, 151(9), 952–60. -
Mitigation of epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor-induced side effects utilizing melanin and vascular-specific lasers: A case report series.
Kuo, K. Y., Kwong, B., & Rahman, Z. (2017). Mitigation of epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor-induced side effects utilizing melanin and vascular-specific lasers: A case report series. Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy , 1–3. -
A Practical Approach to Chemical Peels: A Review of Fundamentals and Step-by-step Algorithmic Protocol for Treatment.
Soleymani, T., Lanoue, J., & Rahman, Z. (2018). A Practical Approach to Chemical Peels: A Review of Fundamentals and Step-by-step Algorithmic Protocol for Treatment. The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 11(8), 21–28. -
Laser-Assisted Delivery of Topical Rapamycin: mTOR Inhibition for Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome.
Kim, D., Wysong, A., Teng, J. M., & Rahman, Z. (2019). Laser-Assisted Delivery of Topical Rapamycin: mTOR Inhibition for Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome. Dermatologic Surgery : Official Publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [Et Al.]. -
Rationalizing Outcome Measures in Dermatologic Surgery
Alam, M., Maher, I. A., Sobanko, J. F., Yoo, S. S., Avram, M. M., Gladstone, H. B., … Cartee, T. V. (2015). Rationalizing Outcome Measures in Dermatologic Surgery. CURRENT DERMATOLOGY REPORTS, 4(3), 140–46. -
REVIEW OF MAUDE DATABASE ON EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF CRYOLIPOLYSIS
Kuo, K., Sheu, S., & Rahman, Z. (2017). REVIEW OF MAUDE DATABASE ON EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF CRYOLIPOLYSIS. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 49(4), 428. -
VIDEODERMOSCOPY AS A NOVEL TOOL FOR THE VISUALIZATION OF LASER THERAPEUTIC ENDPOINTS
Sheu, S., Enamandram, M., & Rahman, Z. (2017). VIDEODERMOSCOPY AS A NOVEL TOOL FOR THE VISUALIZATION OF LASER THERAPEUTIC ENDPOINTS. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 49, 35. -
SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT OF MELASMA USING A MODIFIED KLIGMAN FORMULA COMBINED WITH A LOW FLUENCE QS Nd:YAG LASER
Enamandram, M., Sheu, S., & Rahman, Z. (2017). SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT OF MELASMA USING A MODIFIED KLIGMAN FORMULA COMBINED WITH A LOW FLUENCE QS Nd:YAG LASER. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 49, 30. -
Treatment of Surgical Scars with Laser Therapy
Geraghty, L. N., & Rahman, Z. (2016). Treatment of Surgical Scars with Laser Therapy. CURRENT DERMATOLOGY REPORTS, 5(3), 143–49. -
COMBINATION LONG PULSED 1064 Nd:YAG LASER AND BROAD BAND LIGHT MAXIMIZES OUTCOMES IN ROSACEA TREATMENT
Rahman, Z., & Enamandram, M. (2016). COMBINATION LONG PULSED 1064 Nd:YAG LASER AND BROAD BAND LIGHT MAXIMIZES OUTCOMES IN ROSACEA TREATMENT. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 48, 36–37. -
MITIGATION OF EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR INHIBITOR INDUCED SIDE EFFECTS UTILIZING MELANIN AND VASCULAR SPECIFIC LASERS
Kuo, K., Kwong, B., & Rahman, Z. (2016). MITIGATION OF EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR INHIBITOR INDUCED SIDE EFFECTS UTILIZING MELANIN AND VASCULAR SPECIFIC LASERS. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 48, 29–30. -
FIRST REPORT OF ERBIUM LASER AS THE PREFERRED TREATMENT IN A COMPARISON OF FIVE MODALITIES FOR STEATOCYSTOMA MULTIPLEX
Crispin, M., Ally, M., Hollmig, T., Aasi, S., & Rahman, Z. (2015). FIRST REPORT OF ERBIUM LASER AS THE PREFERRED TREATMENT IN A COMPARISON OF FIVE MODALITIES FOR STEATOCYSTOMA MULTIPLEX. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 47, 51. -
EVALUATION OF A COMPACT HOME-USE 1440nm NON-ABLATIVE FRACTIONAL LASER TO TREAT PERIORBITAL WRINKLES
Rahman, Z., Dhawan, S., Starr, J., & Ostrowski, R. (2015). EVALUATION OF A COMPACT HOME-USE 1440nm NON-ABLATIVE FRACTIONAL LASER TO TREAT PERIORBITAL WRINKLES. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 47, 23. -
Treatment of Poikiloderma with Fractional Resurfacing
Rahman, Z. (2010). Treatment of Poikiloderma with Fractional Resurfacing. BODY REJUVENATION, 31–37. -
Laser-Assisted Delivery of Topical Rapamycin: mTOR Inhibition for Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome
Kim, D., Wysong, A., Teng, J. M., & Rahman, Z. (2019). Laser-Assisted Delivery of Topical Rapamycin: mTOR Inhibition for Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome. DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY, 45(12), 1713–15.
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Cosmetic and Laser Dermatology Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CACosmetic and Laser Dermatology
450 Broadway Street, Pavilion B, 4th Floor
Redwood City , CA 94063
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