Christina N Kraus
Assistant Professor, Dermatology
School of Medicine
School of Medicine
Director of Gynecologic Dermatology, Dermatology
School of Medicine
School of Medicine
Associate Residency Director, Dermatology
School of Medicine
School of Medicine
M.D., Georgetown University School of Medicine, 2016
University of California, Irvine
118 Med Surge I, Irvine, CA 92697
Mail Code: 2400
Irvine, CA 92697
118 Med Surge I, Irvine, CA 92697
Mail Code: 2400
Irvine, CA 92697
Research Interests
General Dermatology, Medical Dermatology, Genital and Vulvar Mucosal Disorders, Lichen Sclerosus, Lichen Planus, Lichen Simplex Chronicus, Vulvar Dermatitis, Plasma Cell Vulvitis, Behcet's, Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Academic Distinctions
July 2020 – Current: Medical Student Research Program Faculty Mentor
April 2022 – October 2022: UC Davis/UC Irvine Clinician Health & Wellbeing Fellow
September 2021 – March 2022: Faculty Judge, AAD Gross and Microscopic Symposium
March 2021 – Current: WDS Diversity Committee
March 2021 – Current: ISSVD Nominating Committee
August 2020 – Current: Diversity and Inclusion Committee, UC Irvine Department of Dermatology, Irvine, CA.
*Health Equity Certificate - Fall 2020 Healthy Equity Core Course, UC Irvine, CA.
July 2020 – Current: PDA Spring Training 2021 Program Co-Chair.
July 2019 – June 2020: PDA Executive Committee Resident Member, San Francisco CA.
May 2019 – June 2020: Chief Resident, UC Irvine Dermatology, Irvine CA.
July 2018 – June 2019: Lestonnac Dermatology Clinic Coordinator, Lestonnac Free Clinic, Orange CA.
July 2018 – June 2019: Housestaff Safety Officer, UCI Housestaff Safety Committee, Orange CA.
April 2022 – October 2022: UC Davis/UC Irvine Clinician Health & Wellbeing Fellow
September 2021 – March 2022: Faculty Judge, AAD Gross and Microscopic Symposium
March 2021 – Current: WDS Diversity Committee
March 2021 – Current: ISSVD Nominating Committee
August 2020 – Current: Diversity and Inclusion Committee, UC Irvine Department of Dermatology, Irvine, CA.
*Health Equity Certificate - Fall 2020 Healthy Equity Core Course, UC Irvine, CA.
July 2020 – Current: PDA Spring Training 2021 Program Co-Chair.
July 2019 – June 2020: PDA Executive Committee Resident Member, San Francisco CA.
May 2019 – June 2020: Chief Resident, UC Irvine Dermatology, Irvine CA.
July 2018 – June 2019: Lestonnac Dermatology Clinic Coordinator, Lestonnac Free Clinic, Orange CA.
July 2018 – June 2019: Housestaff Safety Officer, UCI Housestaff Safety Committee, Orange CA.
Awards and Honors
Honorable Mention, UCI School of Medicine Outstanding Early-Career Faculty Research Award, 2024
Resident Teach of the Year, UC Irvine Department of Dermatology, 2023
Physician Scientist Training Program scholar, UC Irvine School of Medicine, 2021
Gold Humanism Honor Society Award, 2019
PDA Resident Case Symposium Stipend, 2019
Women’s Dermatologic Society Mentorship Award, 2018
CalDerm Residents Forum Abstract Award, 2018
Intern of the Year, Preliminary Medicine, Georgetown-Washington Hospital Center, 2017
Magna cum laude, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 2016
Pediatric Oncology Student Training Grant in Basic Science, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 2013
St. Baldrick’s Foundation Summer Fellowship in Basic Science, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 2013
Undergraduate Research Fellows Program Scholar, University of California, Los Angeles, 2011
Departmental Honors, University of California, Los Angeles, 2010-2011
College Honors Program, University of California, Los Angeles, 2009-2011
Summa cum laude, University of California, Los Angeles, 2009-2011
Dean’s Highest Honors, University of California, Los Angeles, 2009-2011
Resident Teach of the Year, UC Irvine Department of Dermatology, 2023
Physician Scientist Training Program scholar, UC Irvine School of Medicine, 2021
Gold Humanism Honor Society Award, 2019
PDA Resident Case Symposium Stipend, 2019
Women’s Dermatologic Society Mentorship Award, 2018
CalDerm Residents Forum Abstract Award, 2018
Intern of the Year, Preliminary Medicine, Georgetown-Washington Hospital Center, 2017
Magna cum laude, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 2016
Pediatric Oncology Student Training Grant in Basic Science, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 2013
St. Baldrick’s Foundation Summer Fellowship in Basic Science, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 2013
Undergraduate Research Fellows Program Scholar, University of California, Los Angeles, 2011
Departmental Honors, University of California, Los Angeles, 2010-2011
College Honors Program, University of California, Los Angeles, 2009-2011
Summa cum laude, University of California, Los Angeles, 2009-2011
Dean’s Highest Honors, University of California, Los Angeles, 2009-2011
Publications
PUBLICATIONS
1. Chan CH, Choe SI, Foster E, Kraus C, Ortega-Loayza AG. Clinical features and diagnostic challenges of genital ulcer biopsies: a retrospective study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 Oct;91(4):732-733.
2. Kassels A, Min MS, Kraus CN. Population-level retrospective study associating lichen sclerosus with autoimmune dermatologic and rheumatologic conditions. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 Sep;91(3):588-589. PMID: 38848901.
3. Suh S, Kassels A, Hinchee-Rodriguez K, Shiu J, Kraus CN. Response to Arbache et al., "Comment on 'Vulvar lichen sclerosus and vitiligo: Overlap and clinical features'". J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 Sep;91(3):e67. PMID: 38692434.
4. Sun P, Kraus CN, Zhao W, Xu J, Suh S, Nguyen Q, Jia Y, Nair A, Oakes M, Tinoco R, Shiu J, Sun B, Elsensohn A, Atwood SX, Nie Q, Dai X. Single-Cell and Spatial Transcriptomics of Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus Reveal Multi-Compartmental Alterations in Gene Expression and Signaling Cross-Talk. bioRxiv. 2024 Aug 17:2024.08.14.607986. PMID: 39211101.
5. Kassels A, Park S, Hsiao JL, Kraus CN. Hidradenitis suppurativa is associated with inflammatory arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and other autoimmune diseases: A retrospective population-level study. 2024 Aug 22:17:55-57. PMID: 39411233.
6. Fellon CM, Elsensohn AN, Kraus CN, Virgen CA. Vulvar Squamous Cell Carcinoma Guidelines May Benefit From Consideration of Tissue-Sparing Techniques as Treatment Options. J Clin Oncol. 2024 Aug 1;42(22):2723-2724. PMID: 38776487.
7. Martin A, Nguyen BT, Kraus CN. Vulvar inflammatory dermatoses: new approaches for diagnosis and treatment. Cutis. 2024 Aug;114(2):37-40. PMID: 39298775.
8. Balfour A, Kraus C. Anogenital pruritus is associated with anxiety, depression, and other psychiatric disorders. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2024 Jul 10;10(3):e168. PMID: 38989111.
9. Kassels A, Kraus CN. Vulvar burning with erythematous macules of the vestibule. 2024 May 3;10(2):e148. PMID: 38706689.
10. Vikram EP, Rara MR, Kraus CN. The three c's: vulvar exam terminology considerations for dermatologists. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2024 May 1;10(2):e147. PMID: 38694955.
11. Richardson C, Kassels A, Elsensohn A, Akinshemoyin Vaughn OL, Kraus C. Use of systemic therapies for vulvar lichen sclerosus and vulvovaginal lichen planus: a survey study of dermatologists and gynecologists. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2024 Apr 18;10(2):e146. PMID: 38638164.
12. Leigh R, Kim D, Ibraheim MK, Kraus C, Chow C, Luke J, Dao H, Anderson N, Chou FS, Elsensohn A. Perceptions and impact of patient reviews: a survey of academic dermatologists. Int J Dermatol. 2024 Apr;63(4):512-516. PMID: 38305475.
13. Nguyen BT, Kraus CN. Vulvar lichen sclerosus: what’s new? Cutis 2024 Mar;113(3):104-106. PMID: 38648581.
14. Kassels A, Chuba N, Kraus CN. Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita involving the vulva. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2024 Jan;230(1):99-100. PMID: 37506750.
15. Hargis A, Ngo M, Kraus CN, Mauskar M. Systemic Therapy for Lichen Sclerosus: A Systematic Review. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2024 Jan 1;28(1):84-90. PMID: 37924260.
16. Messele F, Hinchee-Rodriguez K, Kraus CN. Vulvar dermatoses and depression: A systematic review of vulvar lichen sclerosus, lichen planus, and lichen simplex chronicus. JAAD Int. 2023 Dec 1:15:15-20. PMID: 38371668.
17. Sanchez II, Herrera HO, Elsensohn A, Lee BA, Kraus CN. Dermatomyositis with Eosinophils. Dermatopathology (Basel). 2023 Nov 21;10(4):310-317. PMID: 38131900.
18. Kassels A, Elsensohn AN, Kraus CN. Lichen planus is associated with other autoimmune conditions: A retrospective population-level study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 Mar;90(3):650-652. PMID: 37984722.
19. Sanchez I, Ibraheim MK, Lee BA, Kraus CN, Elsensohn A. Eosinophils in traditionally noneosinophil-rich dermatoses. Am J Dermatopathol. 2023 Dec 1;45(12):820-821. PMID: 37883982.
20. Esse I, Rodriguez KH, Kassels A, Shiu J, Kraus CN. Vulvar lichen sclerosus and vitiligo: Overlap and clinical features. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023 Oct;89(4):839-841. PMID: 37328003.
21. Kassels A, Kraus CN. Herpes zoster on the vulva. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2023 Aug;229(2):174-175. PMID: 36828295.
22. Kassels A, Edwards L, Kraus CN. Treatment of erosive vulvovaginal lichen planus with tofacitinib: A case series. JAAD Case Rep. 2023 Aug 9:40:14-18. PMID: 37675068.
23. Shobajo M, Abdulkadir S, Kraus CN, Shiu J. Anogenital Skin of Color Images are Underrepresented in Dermatology, Gynecology, and Urology Educational Resources. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2023 Jul 6;9(3):e090. PMID: 37424795.
24. Park A, Wong L, Lang A, Kraus CN, Anderson N, Elsensohn A. Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma following dupilumab use: a systematic review. Int J Dermatol. 2023 Jul;62(7):862-876. PMID: 36073768.
25. Balfour A, Raffi J, Lee BA, Kraus CN. Red vulvar plaque with unilateral edema. JAAD Case Rep. 2023 Jun 22:38:117-119. PMID: 37521193.
26. Kim K, Desai M, Elsensohn A, Kraus CN. A systematic review of laser therapy for vulvar skin conditions. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023 May;88(5):1200-1201. PMID: 36639033.
27. Duong A, Balfour A, Kraus CN. Acquired vulvar lymphangioma: risk factors, disease associations, and management considerations: a systematic review. Int J Women Dermatol. 2023 May 24;9(2):e087. PMID: 37234958.
28. Virgen CA, Sanchez II, Elsensohn AN, Kraus CN. Vulvar squamous cell carcinoma guidelines do not include tissue-sparing techniques as a treatment option. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2023 Mar 8;9(1):e078. PMID: 36908581.
29. Daniel SS, Cox SV, Kraus CN, Elsensohn AN. Epithelioma Cuniculatum (Plantar Verrucous Carcinoma): A Systematic Review of Treatment Options. Cutis. 2023 Feb;111(2):E19-E24. PMID: 37075193.
30. Nagalla RR, Lee BA, Smith J, Kraus CN. Eroded pigmented anogenital plaque in an elderly woman. JAAD Case Rep. 2023 Feb 19:34:52-54. PMID: 36969315.
31. Shin L, Smith J, Shiu J, Kraus CN, Elsensohn AN. Association of lichen sclerosus and morphea with immune checkpoint therapy: a systematic review. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2023 Jan 19;9(1):e070. PMID: 36700160.
32. Birmingham SW, Moon DJ, Kraus CN, Lee BA. Enfortumab Vedotin-Associated Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis-like Toxic Erythema of Chemotherapy. Am J Dermatopathol. 2022 Dec 1;44(12):933-935. PMID: 35925560.
33. Park A, Wong L, Lang A, Kraus C, Anderson N, Elsensohn A. Dupiluman-associated mycosis fungoides with a cd8+ immunophenotype. Dermatopathology (Basel). 2022 Nov 30;9(4):385-391. PMID: 36547219.
34. Sattler S, Kraus C, Virgen CA, Elsensohn A. Dermatology Representation on National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guideline Committees. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022 Oct;87(4):925-927. PMID: 34995676.
35. Hinchee-Rodriguez K, Duong A, Kraus CN. Local management strategies for inflammatory vaginitis in dermatologic conditions: Suppositories, dilators, and estrogen replacement. JAAD Int. 2022 Sep 23:9:137-138. PMID: 36299532.
36. Ganesan AK, Taylor TH, Kraus CN. Association of vulvar lichen sclerosus with endometrial and ovarian cancer. JAAD Int. 2022 Jul 22:9:26-27. PMID: 36034745.
37. Shwe S, Elsensohn AN, Ortiz E, Kraus CN. Mohs micrographic surgery for vulvar malignancies: A systematic review. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022 Jul;87(1):159-162. PMID: 34237353.
38. Kraus CN. Vulvar lichen sclerosus. JAMA Dermatol. 2022 Sep 1;158(9):1088. PMID: 35793083.
39. Phong CH, Babadjouni A, Nguyen C, Kraus CN, Mesinkovska NA. Not just thinning: A case of alopecia universalis after mild COVID-19. JAAD Case Rep. 2022 Jul:25:1-3. PMID: 35571455.
40. Kraus CN, Carley SK, Zachary CB. Calcinosis Cutis Associated With Subcutaneous Glatiramer Acetate. Cutis. 2022 Jul;110(1):E25-E26. PMID: 36179221.
41. Kraus CN, Edwards L. Vulvar biopsy reimbursement rates. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2022 Jul 5;8(3):e031. PMID: 36339488.
42. Sanchez I, Raffi J, Kraus CN. Inflammatory vulvar dermatoses (Part I). Urology. 2022 Jul;165:23-30. PMID: 35413374.
43. Bae C, Cheng M, Kraus CN, Desai S. Representation of skin of color in rheumatology educational resources. J Rheumatol. 2022 Apr;49(4):419-423. PMID: 34725180.
44. Saeed L, Lee BA, Kraus CN. Tender solitary lesion in vulvar lichen sclerosus. JAAD Case Rep. 2022 Mar 9:23:61-63. PMID: 35402678.
45. Sanchez I, Raffi J, Kraus CN. Vulvar neoplasms (Part II). Urology. 2022 Jul;165:31-35. PMID: 35218865.
46. Crowder CA, Jeney SES, Kraus CN, Bernal N, Lane F. Vulvovaginal involvement in Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis: management and techniques used to reduce gynecologic sequelae. Int J Dermatol. 2022 Feb;61(2):158-163. PMID: 34037244.
47. Sattler S, Kraus CN, Lee B, Smith J. Hyperpigmented plaques and nodules in a young man. JAAD Case Rep. 2021 Dec 17:18:106-108. PMID: 34988275.
48. Panez S, Sattler S, Dobry AS, Kraus CN. A survey of practices and perceptions of vulvar biopsies in academic dermatology. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2021 Oct 29;7(5PartB):763-765. PMID: 35028378.
49. Kim DJ, Truong SV, Paik A, Kraus C, Harris RM, Barr RJ, Linden KJ, Smith J. A case of acanthosis nigricans-like mycosis fungoides. JAAD Case Rep. 2021 Sep 8;16:144-148. PMID: 34621939.
50. Kraus CN, Smith J. Visual Dermatology: Slate Gray-Blue Nails. J Cutan Med Surg. 2021 May-Jun;25(3):331. PMID: 32501112.
51. Sattler S, Elsensohn AN, Mauskar MM, Kraus CN. Plasma cell vulvitis: A systematic review. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2021 May 4;7(5PartB):756-762. PMID: 35028377.
52. Lehmer L, Choi F, Kraus C, Shiu J, Feraudy S, Elsensohn A. Histopathologic PD-L 1 tumor expression and prognostic significance in nonmelanoma skin cancers: a systematic review. Am J Dermatopathol. 2021 May 1;43(5):321-330. PMID: 33910221.
53. Sattler SS, Kraus CN, Wu JJ. How the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting graduating dermatology residents and fellows. Dermatol Online J. 2021 Mar 15;27(3):13030/qt92c9v9dj. PMID: 33865290.
54. Elsensohn AN, Valdebran M, Kraus CN, Barr R, de Deraudy S. Retrospective Review of Atypical Squamous Proliferations. Dermatol Surg. 2020 Dec;46(12):1740-1742. PMID: 3149030.
55. Kraus CN, Smith JE. Tense Bullae on the Hands. J Pediatr. 2020 Aug:223:217-218. PMID: 32482393.
56. Duffens A, Kraus CN, Elsensohn AN, Shiu J, Smith J. Ichthyosiform red-brown plaques on bilateral shins. JAAD Case Rep. 2020 Jul 12;6(9):838-840. PMID: 32885011.
57. Lee KH, Carley SK, Kraus CN, Mesinkovska NA. Treatment of erosive pustular dermatosis: a systematic review of the literature. Int J Dermatol. 2020 Jul;59(7):770-786. PMID: 31904115.
58. Hedayati B, Carley SK, Kraus CN, Smith J. Arcuate pink plaques in a female with Down syndrome. Int J Dermatol. 2020 Apr;59(4):e127-e128. PMID: 31630390.
59. Wang C, Kraus CN, Patel KG, Ganesan AK, Grando SA. Real-world experience of dupilumab treatment for atopic dermatitis in adults: a retrospective analysis of patients’ records. Int J Dermatol. 2020 Feb;59(2):253-256. PMID: 31286499.
60. Choi F, Nguyen R, Kraus C, Kassira S, Lehmer L, Elsensohn A, Linden K. Shiu J. PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitors in the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer: a systematic review. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Feb;82(2):440-459. PMID: 31163235.
61. Doan L, Pham C, Elsensohn A, Kraus C, Binder S. Rare case of a lipomatous mixed tumor with follicular differentiation. Am J Dermatopathol. 2020 Feb;42(2):e26-e27. PMID: 31789835.
62. Carley SK, Kraus CN, Cohen JL. Nitroglycerin or not when treating impending filler necrosis? Dermatol Surg. 2020 Jan;46(1):31-40. PMID: 31356437.
63. Zachary C, Kraus CN, Kim DJ, Smith J. Painful violaceous nodules of the popliteal fossa. Sex Transm Dis. 2019 Dec;46(12):820. PMID: 31663979.
64. Kraus CN, Smith J. The many faces of penile lichen planus. Int J Dermatol. 2019 Dec;58(12):1460-1461. PMID: 31228252.
65. Hosking AM, Kraus CN, Elsensohn AN, Shiu J, De feraudy S, Smith J. Ulcerated nodules in a sporotrichoid distribution. JAAD Case Rep. 2019 Oct 9;5(10):925-927. PMID: 31646165.
66. Kraus CN, Smith J. Herpes zoster of the external ear. Int J Dermatol. 2019 Sep;58(9):1083-1084. PMID: 30604491.
67. Shwe S, Kraus CN, Linden KG, Rojek NW. Erythema multiforme in a child with Kawasaki disease. JAAD Case Rep. 2019 Apr 6;5(4):386-388. PMID: 31008176.
68. Lee K, Kraus C, Smith J. What lengths for a lash?.Int J Dermatol. 2018 Dec;57(12):1538-1539. PMID: 30230529.
69. Kraus CN, Sodha P, Vaidyanathan P, Kirkorian AY. Thyroid dermopathy and acropachy in pediatric patients. Pediatr Dermatol. 2018 Nov;35(6):e371-e374. PMID: 30187962.
70. Kraus CN, Sodha P, Kirkorian AY. A child with a blistering rash. JAMA Pediatr. 2018 Jun 1;172(6):592-593. PMID: 29610826.
71. Kraus CN, Chapman LW, Korta DZ, Zachary CB. Quality of life outcomes associated with treatment of HIV facial lipoatrophy. International Journal of Dermatology. 2016 Dec;55(12):1311-1320. PMID: 27496689.
72. Kraus C, Dugan E, Mauskar MM. Cutaneous horn on the penis. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2016 Oct;75(4):e127-e128. PMID: 27646751.
73. Kont YS, Dutta A, Mallisetty A, Mathew J, Minas T, Kraus C, Dhopeshwarkar P, Kallakury B, Mitra S, & Uren, A. Depletion of tyrosyl DNA phosphodiesterase 2 activity enhances etoposide-mediated double-strand break formation and cell killing. DNA Repair (Amst). 2016 Jul;43:38-47. PMID: 27235629.
74. Kraus CN, Norton SA. Of Steinbeck and sunburn. JAMA Dermatol. 2015 Sep;151(9):960. PMID: 26352124.
75. Hoffman KB, Kraus C, Dimbil M, Golomb BA. A survey of the FDA’s AERS database regarding muscle and tendon events linked to the statin drug class. PLoS ONE. 2012;7(8):e42866. PMID: 22936996.
76. Sandoval S, Kraus C, Cho EC, Cho M, Bies J, Manara E, Accordi B, Landaw EM, Wolff L, Pigazzi M, Sakamoto KM. Sox4 cooperates with CREB in myeloid transformation. Blood. 2012 Jul 5;120(1):155-65. PMID: 22627767.
SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW
1. Kraus C, Shiu J, Elsensohn A, Smith J. Chronic red vulvar and perianal erosions.
BOOK CHAPTERS
1. Mauskar MM, Kraus C. Nonvenereal disease of the female genitalia. Moschella and Hurley’s Dermatology, 4th edition, edited by Babar Rao, MD, FAAD. (In Press)
OTHER
1. Kraus C, Carley SK, Chapman L. Genital (non-venereal) conditions. Dermatology World Boards Fodder, A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology. October 2018.
2. Kraus C, Carley SK, Chapman L. Infectious diseases of genitalia. Dermatology World Boards Fodder, A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology. October 2018.
3. Kraus C. Understanding chronic warts. Zalea, online publication. July 2017.
1. Chan CH, Choe SI, Foster E, Kraus C, Ortega-Loayza AG. Clinical features and diagnostic challenges of genital ulcer biopsies: a retrospective study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 Oct;91(4):732-733.
2. Kassels A, Min MS, Kraus CN. Population-level retrospective study associating lichen sclerosus with autoimmune dermatologic and rheumatologic conditions. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 Sep;91(3):588-589. PMID: 38848901.
3. Suh S, Kassels A, Hinchee-Rodriguez K, Shiu J, Kraus CN. Response to Arbache et al., "Comment on 'Vulvar lichen sclerosus and vitiligo: Overlap and clinical features'". J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 Sep;91(3):e67. PMID: 38692434.
4. Sun P, Kraus CN, Zhao W, Xu J, Suh S, Nguyen Q, Jia Y, Nair A, Oakes M, Tinoco R, Shiu J, Sun B, Elsensohn A, Atwood SX, Nie Q, Dai X. Single-Cell and Spatial Transcriptomics of Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus Reveal Multi-Compartmental Alterations in Gene Expression and Signaling Cross-Talk. bioRxiv. 2024 Aug 17:2024.08.14.607986. PMID: 39211101.
5. Kassels A, Park S, Hsiao JL, Kraus CN. Hidradenitis suppurativa is associated with inflammatory arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and other autoimmune diseases: A retrospective population-level study. 2024 Aug 22:17:55-57. PMID: 39411233.
6. Fellon CM, Elsensohn AN, Kraus CN, Virgen CA. Vulvar Squamous Cell Carcinoma Guidelines May Benefit From Consideration of Tissue-Sparing Techniques as Treatment Options. J Clin Oncol. 2024 Aug 1;42(22):2723-2724. PMID: 38776487.
7. Martin A, Nguyen BT, Kraus CN. Vulvar inflammatory dermatoses: new approaches for diagnosis and treatment. Cutis. 2024 Aug;114(2):37-40. PMID: 39298775.
8. Balfour A, Kraus C. Anogenital pruritus is associated with anxiety, depression, and other psychiatric disorders. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2024 Jul 10;10(3):e168. PMID: 38989111.
9. Kassels A, Kraus CN. Vulvar burning with erythematous macules of the vestibule. 2024 May 3;10(2):e148. PMID: 38706689.
10. Vikram EP, Rara MR, Kraus CN. The three c's: vulvar exam terminology considerations for dermatologists. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2024 May 1;10(2):e147. PMID: 38694955.
11. Richardson C, Kassels A, Elsensohn A, Akinshemoyin Vaughn OL, Kraus C. Use of systemic therapies for vulvar lichen sclerosus and vulvovaginal lichen planus: a survey study of dermatologists and gynecologists. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2024 Apr 18;10(2):e146. PMID: 38638164.
12. Leigh R, Kim D, Ibraheim MK, Kraus C, Chow C, Luke J, Dao H, Anderson N, Chou FS, Elsensohn A. Perceptions and impact of patient reviews: a survey of academic dermatologists. Int J Dermatol. 2024 Apr;63(4):512-516. PMID: 38305475.
13. Nguyen BT, Kraus CN. Vulvar lichen sclerosus: what’s new? Cutis 2024 Mar;113(3):104-106. PMID: 38648581.
14. Kassels A, Chuba N, Kraus CN. Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita involving the vulva. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2024 Jan;230(1):99-100. PMID: 37506750.
15. Hargis A, Ngo M, Kraus CN, Mauskar M. Systemic Therapy for Lichen Sclerosus: A Systematic Review. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2024 Jan 1;28(1):84-90. PMID: 37924260.
16. Messele F, Hinchee-Rodriguez K, Kraus CN. Vulvar dermatoses and depression: A systematic review of vulvar lichen sclerosus, lichen planus, and lichen simplex chronicus. JAAD Int. 2023 Dec 1:15:15-20. PMID: 38371668.
17. Sanchez II, Herrera HO, Elsensohn A, Lee BA, Kraus CN. Dermatomyositis with Eosinophils. Dermatopathology (Basel). 2023 Nov 21;10(4):310-317. PMID: 38131900.
18. Kassels A, Elsensohn AN, Kraus CN. Lichen planus is associated with other autoimmune conditions: A retrospective population-level study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 Mar;90(3):650-652. PMID: 37984722.
19. Sanchez I, Ibraheim MK, Lee BA, Kraus CN, Elsensohn A. Eosinophils in traditionally noneosinophil-rich dermatoses. Am J Dermatopathol. 2023 Dec 1;45(12):820-821. PMID: 37883982.
20. Esse I, Rodriguez KH, Kassels A, Shiu J, Kraus CN. Vulvar lichen sclerosus and vitiligo: Overlap and clinical features. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023 Oct;89(4):839-841. PMID: 37328003.
21. Kassels A, Kraus CN. Herpes zoster on the vulva. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2023 Aug;229(2):174-175. PMID: 36828295.
22. Kassels A, Edwards L, Kraus CN. Treatment of erosive vulvovaginal lichen planus with tofacitinib: A case series. JAAD Case Rep. 2023 Aug 9:40:14-18. PMID: 37675068.
23. Shobajo M, Abdulkadir S, Kraus CN, Shiu J. Anogenital Skin of Color Images are Underrepresented in Dermatology, Gynecology, and Urology Educational Resources. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2023 Jul 6;9(3):e090. PMID: 37424795.
24. Park A, Wong L, Lang A, Kraus CN, Anderson N, Elsensohn A. Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma following dupilumab use: a systematic review. Int J Dermatol. 2023 Jul;62(7):862-876. PMID: 36073768.
25. Balfour A, Raffi J, Lee BA, Kraus CN. Red vulvar plaque with unilateral edema. JAAD Case Rep. 2023 Jun 22:38:117-119. PMID: 37521193.
26. Kim K, Desai M, Elsensohn A, Kraus CN. A systematic review of laser therapy for vulvar skin conditions. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023 May;88(5):1200-1201. PMID: 36639033.
27. Duong A, Balfour A, Kraus CN. Acquired vulvar lymphangioma: risk factors, disease associations, and management considerations: a systematic review. Int J Women Dermatol. 2023 May 24;9(2):e087. PMID: 37234958.
28. Virgen CA, Sanchez II, Elsensohn AN, Kraus CN. Vulvar squamous cell carcinoma guidelines do not include tissue-sparing techniques as a treatment option. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2023 Mar 8;9(1):e078. PMID: 36908581.
29. Daniel SS, Cox SV, Kraus CN, Elsensohn AN. Epithelioma Cuniculatum (Plantar Verrucous Carcinoma): A Systematic Review of Treatment Options. Cutis. 2023 Feb;111(2):E19-E24. PMID: 37075193.
30. Nagalla RR, Lee BA, Smith J, Kraus CN. Eroded pigmented anogenital plaque in an elderly woman. JAAD Case Rep. 2023 Feb 19:34:52-54. PMID: 36969315.
31. Shin L, Smith J, Shiu J, Kraus CN, Elsensohn AN. Association of lichen sclerosus and morphea with immune checkpoint therapy: a systematic review. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2023 Jan 19;9(1):e070. PMID: 36700160.
32. Birmingham SW, Moon DJ, Kraus CN, Lee BA. Enfortumab Vedotin-Associated Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis-like Toxic Erythema of Chemotherapy. Am J Dermatopathol. 2022 Dec 1;44(12):933-935. PMID: 35925560.
33. Park A, Wong L, Lang A, Kraus C, Anderson N, Elsensohn A. Dupiluman-associated mycosis fungoides with a cd8+ immunophenotype. Dermatopathology (Basel). 2022 Nov 30;9(4):385-391. PMID: 36547219.
34. Sattler S, Kraus C, Virgen CA, Elsensohn A. Dermatology Representation on National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guideline Committees. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022 Oct;87(4):925-927. PMID: 34995676.
35. Hinchee-Rodriguez K, Duong A, Kraus CN. Local management strategies for inflammatory vaginitis in dermatologic conditions: Suppositories, dilators, and estrogen replacement. JAAD Int. 2022 Sep 23:9:137-138. PMID: 36299532.
36. Ganesan AK, Taylor TH, Kraus CN. Association of vulvar lichen sclerosus with endometrial and ovarian cancer. JAAD Int. 2022 Jul 22:9:26-27. PMID: 36034745.
37. Shwe S, Elsensohn AN, Ortiz E, Kraus CN. Mohs micrographic surgery for vulvar malignancies: A systematic review. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022 Jul;87(1):159-162. PMID: 34237353.
38. Kraus CN. Vulvar lichen sclerosus. JAMA Dermatol. 2022 Sep 1;158(9):1088. PMID: 35793083.
39. Phong CH, Babadjouni A, Nguyen C, Kraus CN, Mesinkovska NA. Not just thinning: A case of alopecia universalis after mild COVID-19. JAAD Case Rep. 2022 Jul:25:1-3. PMID: 35571455.
40. Kraus CN, Carley SK, Zachary CB. Calcinosis Cutis Associated With Subcutaneous Glatiramer Acetate. Cutis. 2022 Jul;110(1):E25-E26. PMID: 36179221.
41. Kraus CN, Edwards L. Vulvar biopsy reimbursement rates. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2022 Jul 5;8(3):e031. PMID: 36339488.
42. Sanchez I, Raffi J, Kraus CN. Inflammatory vulvar dermatoses (Part I). Urology. 2022 Jul;165:23-30. PMID: 35413374.
43. Bae C, Cheng M, Kraus CN, Desai S. Representation of skin of color in rheumatology educational resources. J Rheumatol. 2022 Apr;49(4):419-423. PMID: 34725180.
44. Saeed L, Lee BA, Kraus CN. Tender solitary lesion in vulvar lichen sclerosus. JAAD Case Rep. 2022 Mar 9:23:61-63. PMID: 35402678.
45. Sanchez I, Raffi J, Kraus CN. Vulvar neoplasms (Part II). Urology. 2022 Jul;165:31-35. PMID: 35218865.
46. Crowder CA, Jeney SES, Kraus CN, Bernal N, Lane F. Vulvovaginal involvement in Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis: management and techniques used to reduce gynecologic sequelae. Int J Dermatol. 2022 Feb;61(2):158-163. PMID: 34037244.
47. Sattler S, Kraus CN, Lee B, Smith J. Hyperpigmented plaques and nodules in a young man. JAAD Case Rep. 2021 Dec 17:18:106-108. PMID: 34988275.
48. Panez S, Sattler S, Dobry AS, Kraus CN. A survey of practices and perceptions of vulvar biopsies in academic dermatology. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2021 Oct 29;7(5PartB):763-765. PMID: 35028378.
49. Kim DJ, Truong SV, Paik A, Kraus C, Harris RM, Barr RJ, Linden KJ, Smith J. A case of acanthosis nigricans-like mycosis fungoides. JAAD Case Rep. 2021 Sep 8;16:144-148. PMID: 34621939.
50. Kraus CN, Smith J. Visual Dermatology: Slate Gray-Blue Nails. J Cutan Med Surg. 2021 May-Jun;25(3):331. PMID: 32501112.
51. Sattler S, Elsensohn AN, Mauskar MM, Kraus CN. Plasma cell vulvitis: A systematic review. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2021 May 4;7(5PartB):756-762. PMID: 35028377.
52. Lehmer L, Choi F, Kraus C, Shiu J, Feraudy S, Elsensohn A. Histopathologic PD-L 1 tumor expression and prognostic significance in nonmelanoma skin cancers: a systematic review. Am J Dermatopathol. 2021 May 1;43(5):321-330. PMID: 33910221.
53. Sattler SS, Kraus CN, Wu JJ. How the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting graduating dermatology residents and fellows. Dermatol Online J. 2021 Mar 15;27(3):13030/qt92c9v9dj. PMID: 33865290.
54. Elsensohn AN, Valdebran M, Kraus CN, Barr R, de Deraudy S. Retrospective Review of Atypical Squamous Proliferations. Dermatol Surg. 2020 Dec;46(12):1740-1742. PMID: 3149030.
55. Kraus CN, Smith JE. Tense Bullae on the Hands. J Pediatr. 2020 Aug:223:217-218. PMID: 32482393.
56. Duffens A, Kraus CN, Elsensohn AN, Shiu J, Smith J. Ichthyosiform red-brown plaques on bilateral shins. JAAD Case Rep. 2020 Jul 12;6(9):838-840. PMID: 32885011.
57. Lee KH, Carley SK, Kraus CN, Mesinkovska NA. Treatment of erosive pustular dermatosis: a systematic review of the literature. Int J Dermatol. 2020 Jul;59(7):770-786. PMID: 31904115.
58. Hedayati B, Carley SK, Kraus CN, Smith J. Arcuate pink plaques in a female with Down syndrome. Int J Dermatol. 2020 Apr;59(4):e127-e128. PMID: 31630390.
59. Wang C, Kraus CN, Patel KG, Ganesan AK, Grando SA. Real-world experience of dupilumab treatment for atopic dermatitis in adults: a retrospective analysis of patients’ records. Int J Dermatol. 2020 Feb;59(2):253-256. PMID: 31286499.
60. Choi F, Nguyen R, Kraus C, Kassira S, Lehmer L, Elsensohn A, Linden K. Shiu J. PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitors in the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer: a systematic review. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Feb;82(2):440-459. PMID: 31163235.
61. Doan L, Pham C, Elsensohn A, Kraus C, Binder S. Rare case of a lipomatous mixed tumor with follicular differentiation. Am J Dermatopathol. 2020 Feb;42(2):e26-e27. PMID: 31789835.
62. Carley SK, Kraus CN, Cohen JL. Nitroglycerin or not when treating impending filler necrosis? Dermatol Surg. 2020 Jan;46(1):31-40. PMID: 31356437.
63. Zachary C, Kraus CN, Kim DJ, Smith J. Painful violaceous nodules of the popliteal fossa. Sex Transm Dis. 2019 Dec;46(12):820. PMID: 31663979.
64. Kraus CN, Smith J. The many faces of penile lichen planus. Int J Dermatol. 2019 Dec;58(12):1460-1461. PMID: 31228252.
65. Hosking AM, Kraus CN, Elsensohn AN, Shiu J, De feraudy S, Smith J. Ulcerated nodules in a sporotrichoid distribution. JAAD Case Rep. 2019 Oct 9;5(10):925-927. PMID: 31646165.
66. Kraus CN, Smith J. Herpes zoster of the external ear. Int J Dermatol. 2019 Sep;58(9):1083-1084. PMID: 30604491.
67. Shwe S, Kraus CN, Linden KG, Rojek NW. Erythema multiforme in a child with Kawasaki disease. JAAD Case Rep. 2019 Apr 6;5(4):386-388. PMID: 31008176.
68. Lee K, Kraus C, Smith J. What lengths for a lash?.Int J Dermatol. 2018 Dec;57(12):1538-1539. PMID: 30230529.
69. Kraus CN, Sodha P, Vaidyanathan P, Kirkorian AY. Thyroid dermopathy and acropachy in pediatric patients. Pediatr Dermatol. 2018 Nov;35(6):e371-e374. PMID: 30187962.
70. Kraus CN, Sodha P, Kirkorian AY. A child with a blistering rash. JAMA Pediatr. 2018 Jun 1;172(6):592-593. PMID: 29610826.
71. Kraus CN, Chapman LW, Korta DZ, Zachary CB. Quality of life outcomes associated with treatment of HIV facial lipoatrophy. International Journal of Dermatology. 2016 Dec;55(12):1311-1320. PMID: 27496689.
72. Kraus C, Dugan E, Mauskar MM. Cutaneous horn on the penis. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2016 Oct;75(4):e127-e128. PMID: 27646751.
73. Kont YS, Dutta A, Mallisetty A, Mathew J, Minas T, Kraus C, Dhopeshwarkar P, Kallakury B, Mitra S, & Uren, A. Depletion of tyrosyl DNA phosphodiesterase 2 activity enhances etoposide-mediated double-strand break formation and cell killing. DNA Repair (Amst). 2016 Jul;43:38-47. PMID: 27235629.
74. Kraus CN, Norton SA. Of Steinbeck and sunburn. JAMA Dermatol. 2015 Sep;151(9):960. PMID: 26352124.
75. Hoffman KB, Kraus C, Dimbil M, Golomb BA. A survey of the FDA’s AERS database regarding muscle and tendon events linked to the statin drug class. PLoS ONE. 2012;7(8):e42866. PMID: 22936996.
76. Sandoval S, Kraus C, Cho EC, Cho M, Bies J, Manara E, Accordi B, Landaw EM, Wolff L, Pigazzi M, Sakamoto KM. Sox4 cooperates with CREB in myeloid transformation. Blood. 2012 Jul 5;120(1):155-65. PMID: 22627767.
SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW
1. Kraus C, Shiu J, Elsensohn A, Smith J. Chronic red vulvar and perianal erosions.
BOOK CHAPTERS
1. Mauskar MM, Kraus C. Nonvenereal disease of the female genitalia. Moschella and Hurley’s Dermatology, 4th edition, edited by Babar Rao, MD, FAAD. (In Press)
OTHER
1. Kraus C, Carley SK, Chapman L. Genital (non-venereal) conditions. Dermatology World Boards Fodder, A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology. October 2018.
2. Kraus C, Carley SK, Chapman L. Infectious diseases of genitalia. Dermatology World Boards Fodder, A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology. October 2018.
3. Kraus C. Understanding chronic warts. Zalea, online publication. July 2017.
Grants
2023 | Dermatology Foundation Career Development Award, Medical Dermatology
2022 | UC Irvine P30 Skin Center Seed Grant Award
2022 | UC Irvine Precision Medicine Grant
2021 | National Vulvodynia Association Grant
Professional Societies
The International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease, 2016-present.
Medical Dermatology Society, Member, 2019-present.
American Academy of Dermatology, Member, 2017-present.
Pacific Dermatologic Association, 2017-present.
Women’s Dermatologic Society, Member, 2017-present.
CalDerm, Resident Member, 2017-present.
Orange County Dermatologic Society, Resident Member, 2017-present.
American Medical Association, Member, 2016-present.
Graduate Programs
Dermatology
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Last updated
01/17/2025
01/17/2025