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In addition to leading a patient-centered dermatology practice, Dr. Patricia Richey actively participates in research that helps advance the fields of Mohs surgery, dermatologic surgery, laser dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Richey has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters and regularly contributes to medical innovation through clinical research, teaching, and national leadership. She brings this depth of expertise to the everyday care she provides her patients.

Below is a list of Dr. Richey’s recent innovative research, along with a link to her full list of publications.

Peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters

  • Richey PM, Norton S. Streaks of White Hair in Popular Culture: Not as Simple as Black and White. JAMA Dermatology. 2015 Nov;151(11):1219.
  • Richey PM, Radfar A, Kirkorian A. Blue areas on dermoscopy of a congenital nevus with Meyerson phenomenon. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2015 Nov;73(5):e161-3.
  • Richey PM, Radfar A, Damavandy A. Ulcerative pretibial lesions in the setting of multifactorial immunosuppression. JAMA Dermatology. 2016 Jan;152(1):85-6.
  • Richey PM, Norton S. John Tyndall’s Effect on Dermatology. JAMA Dermatology. 2017 Mar 1;153(3):308.
  • Richey PM, Fairley JA, Stone MS. Transformation from pityriasis rubra pilaris to erythema gyratum repens-like eruption without associated malignancy: A report of 2 cases. JAAD Case Rep. 2018 Oct 10;4(9):944-946.
  • Richey PM, Stone MS. Resolution of pseudoainhum with acitretin therapy in a patient with palmoplantar keratoderma and congenital alopecia. JAAD Case Rep. 2019 Feb 12;5(3):219-221.
  • Richey PM, Ferguson NN, Stone MS. Verrucous cyst: Possible precursor of proliferating epidermoid cyst. J Cutan Pathol. 2019 Jun;46(6):457-459.
  • Richey PM, Holt M, Crotts S, Jabbari A. Pretibial dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa associated with aberrant exon splicing in Type VII Collagen. JAAD Case Rep. 2019 Aug;5(9):779-781.
  • Zafar FS, Richey PM, Okereke U, Milhem M, Abid R, Powers JG. Morphea following treatment with pembrolizumab for melanoma with metastatic lymph nodes: case report and review of literature. Melanoma Res. 2021 Feb 1;31(1):98-100.
  • Richey PM, McGuinness AE, Van Beek MJ. Postoperative Pustular Eruption due to Cutibacterium acnes. Dermatol Surg. 2021 Sep 1;47(9):1296-1298.
  • Richey PM, Ferguson NN. Surgical Approach to Cutaneous Malignancy with Systemic Implications. In: Dermato-Oncology Study Guide (Liu et al.). 2021 Apr.
  • Richey PM, Laageide L, Swick BL. Stimulant use in patients presenting with psychocutaneous disorders. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022 May;86(5):1002-1009.
  • McGuinness AE, Richey PM, Stone MS, Ferguson NN. Histologic features of Dermal Regeneration Template Identified in Mohs Layer Frozen Sections. Dermatol Surg. 2022 Feb 1;48(2):253-255.
  • Richey PM, Patrick A, Swick B, Van Beek M. Skeletal muscle regeneration: a potential histologic pitfall for the Mohs surgeon. Dermatol Surg. 2022 Apr 1;48(4):462-463.
  • Martin E, Labadie J, Richey PM, Kagha K, Wanner M, Alam M. ASLMS Primer. 2022.
  • DeWayne M, Richey PM, Lorenzo M. Porokeratosis. In: Fitzpatrick’s Therapeutics. 2022.
  • Richey PM, Avram M. Treating severe rhinophyma: a stepwise method. Dermatol Surg. 2022 Oct 1;48(10):1120-1122.
  • Richey PM, Chapin R, Avram M. Psychiatric Comorbidity and Pharmacology in a Cosmetic Dermatology Setting. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022 Oct 22:S0190-9622(22)02966-8.
  • McGuinness A, Richey PM, Van Beek M. The Use of Freezer Paper for Thin, Fragile Specimens in Mohs Surgery. Dermatol Surg. 2022 Nov 1;48(11):1254-1255.
  • Richey PM, Hashemi D, Avram M. Social media trends in cosmetic dermatology. Dermatol Surg. 2022 Dec 1;48(12):1328-1331.
  • Richey PM, Solish D, Avram M, Wanner M. Suprabrow edema as a predictor of eyelid edema following neurotoxin administration. Dermatol Surg. 2023 Apr 1;49(4):433-434.
  • Richey PM. Commentary on “‘Zoom Dysmorphia?’ Language and body dysmorphic disorder in the age of social media.” Dermatol Surg. 2023 Jul 1;49(7):721-722.
  • Richey PM, Bechstein S, Garibyan L. Teledermatology patient perspectives and preferences regarding acne scar treatment. Arch Dermatol Res. 2023 Dec 7;316(1):22.
  • Richey PM, Funk M, Sakamoto F, Plotkin S, Ly I, Jordan J, Muzikansky A, Roberts J, Farinelli W, Levin Y, Garibyan L, Blakeley JO, Anderson RR. Noninvasive treatment of cutaneous neurofibromas (cNFs): Results of a randomized prospective, direct comparison of four methods. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 Apr;90(4):767-774.

Posters and presentations

  • Presenter and Moderator: Richey P. Authors: Richey P. Rapid Pearls. Presented at the American College of Mohs Surgery Annual Meeting; Austin, TX. 2026.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P. The role of lasers in skin cancer prevention. Presented at American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Meeting; Savannah, GA. 2026.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P. Basic science of scars. Presented for American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery “24 Hours of Lasers” online program. 2026.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P. Cosmetic pearls. Presented at the Masters of Aesthetics winter meeting; Miami, FL. 2025.
  • Presenter and Course Director: Richey P. Authors: Richey P. Dermatologic Surgery for the Underserved. Presented at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting; Chicago, IL. 2025.
  • Presenter: Lopez C. Authors: Lopez C, Richey P. Laser treatment of microstomia associated with systemic sclerosis. Presented at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting and selected as one of the “Top 10 Abstracts;” Chicago, IL. 2025.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P. Lasers in clinical practice: how to maximize your outcomes. Grand Rounds at Ohio State University Department of Dermatology. Virtual. 2025.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Author: Richey P. Clinical laser endpoints. Presented at Ohio State University Department of Dermatology. Virtual. 2025.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P. Cosmetic pearls. Presented at the Masters of Aesthetics Conference; San Diego, CA. 2025.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P. Lasers as skin cancer prevention. Presented at the American Academy of Dermatology Summer Meeting; Chicago, IL. Summer 2025.
  • Presenter and Course Director: Richey P. Authors: Richey P. Introductory Course to Lasers. Presented at American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Meeting; Orlando, FL. 2025.
  • Presenter and Course Director: Richey P. Authors: Richey P. Introductory Course to Lasers: Laser Complications. Presented at American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Meeting; Orlando, FL. 2025.
  • Presenter and Course Director: Richey P. Authors: Richey P. Introductory Course to Lasers: Combination Treatments. Presented at American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Meeting; Orlando, FL. 2025.
  • Presenter and Course Director: Richey P. Authors: Richey P. Laser Safety. Presented at American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Meeting; Orlando, FL. 2025.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P. Rare tumors. Presented at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting; Orlando, FL. 2024.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P. Cosmetic pearls. Presented at the Masters of Aesthetics Conference; San Diego, CA. 2024.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P. Non-invasive treatments of cutaneous neurofibromas. Presented at the Children’s Tumor Foundation Neurofibromatosis Annual Meeting; Brussels, Belgium. 2024.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P, Funk M, Sakamoto F, Plotkin S, Garibyan L, Vogel K, Ly I, Jordan J, Farinelli B, Levin Y, Blakeley J, Anderson R. Non-invasive treatments of cutaneous neurofibromas: an update. Presented at the Children’s Tumor Foundation Neurofibromatosis Annual Meeting; Brussels, Belgium. 2024.
  • Presenter: Gibson F. Authors: Gibson F, Richey P. Endocrine Mucin-Producing Sweat Gland Carcinoma. Presented at the American College of Mohs Surgery Annual Meeting; Phoenix, AZ. 2024.
  • Presenters and Authors: Richey P, Rosenzweig L, Williams R, Shahwan K. Mohs Surgeons Leading the Future: Histology Troubleshooting Flipbook. Presented at the American College of Mohs Surgery Annual Meeting; Phoenix, AZ. 2024.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Author: Richey P. Treating dyspigmentation. Presented at American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Meeting; Baltimore, MD. 2024.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P. Hands-on laser demonstration. Presented at American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Meeting; Baltimore, MD. 2024.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P, Funk M, Sakamoto F, Plotkin S, Garibyan L, Vogel K, Ly I, Jordan J, Farinelli B, Levin Y, Blakeley J, Anderson R. Non-invasive treatments of cutaneous neurofibromas: an update. Presented at American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Meeting; Baltimore, MD. 2024.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P. “Ask me anything.” Presented at American Academy of Dermatology; San Diego, CA. 2024.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P. Hands-on laser demonstration. Presented at American Academy of Dermatology; San Diego, CA. 2024.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P. The importance of multidisciplinary research teams. Presented at Association of Professors of Dermatology Annual Meeting; Chicago, IL. 2023.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P. Lasers in clinical practice: how to maximize your outcomes. Grand Rounds at University of Missouri Dermatology; Columbia, MO. 2023.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P, Funk M, Sakamoto F, Plotkin S, Ly I, Jordan J, Muzikansky A, Roberts J, Farinelli B, Levin Y, Garibyan L, Blakeley J, Anderson RR. Non-invasive Treatment of Cutaneous Neurofibromas (cNF): Preliminary Results of a Prospective, Direct Comparison of Four Methods. Presented at American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Meeting and selected as “Best Abstract;” Phoenix, AZ. 2023.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P, Funk M, Avram M. Social media in aesthetics: analysis of the users behind the top laser posts. Presented at American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Meeting; Phoenix, AZ. 2023.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Author: Richey P. Laser Safety. Presented at American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Meeting; Phoenix, AZ. 2023.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P. Hands-on laser demonstration. Presented at American Academy of Dermatology; New Orleans, LA. 2023.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P, Funk M, Sakamoto F, Plotkin S, Levin Y, Garibyan L, Blakeley J, Anderson RR. Treatment of cutaneous neurofibromas. Presented as a lecture at International Master Course on Aging Science; Paris, France. 2022.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P. Cosmetic pearls. Presented at the Masters of Aesthetics Conference; San Diego, CA. 2022.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P, Avram M. Treating severe rhinophyma: a stepwise method. Presented at American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting and selected as one of the “Top 10 Cosmetic Abstracts;” Denver, CO. 2022.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P, Chapin R, Avram M. Psychiatric Comorbidity and Pharmacology in a Cosmetic Dermatology Setting: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Presented at American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting; Denver, CO. 2022.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P, Hashemi D, Avram M. Social media in aesthetic dermatology: analysis of the users behind the top filler posts. Presented at American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting; Denver, CO. 2022.
  • Presenter: Richey P, Anderson R. Authors: Anderson R, Funk M, Sakamoto F, Plotkin S, Garibyan L, Vogel K, Ly I, Jordan J, Farinelli B, Levin Y, Blakeley J, Richey P. Non-invasive Treatment of Cutaneous Neurofibromas (cNF): Preliminary Results of a Prospective, Direct Comparison of Four Methods. Presented at NF Conference, Children’s Tumor Foundation; Philadelphia, PA. 2022.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Author: Richey P. Combination treatments in cosmetics. Presented at University of Iowa Dermatology; Iowa City, IA. 2022.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P, Swick B, Van Beek M. Skeletal muscle regeneration: a potential histologic pitfall for the Mohs surgeon. Presented as a “Rapid Pearl” at American College of Mohs Surgery Annual Meeting; Philadelphia, PA. 2022.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Author: Richey P. Clinical laser endpoints. Presented at University of Iowa Dermatology; Iowa City, IA. 2021.
  • Presenter: McGuinness AE. Authors: Richey P, McGuinness AE, Fair L, Van Beek MJ. The use of freezer paper for thin, fragile specimens: an encore abstract. Poster presented at American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting. Virtual. 2021.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P, McGuinness AE, Fair L, Van Beek MJ. The use of freezer paper for thin, fragile specimens. Poster presented as a “Rapid Pearl” at American College of Mohs Surgery Annual Meeting. Virtual. 2021.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P, Swick B, Johnson-Jahangir H. Tumors of the Nasal Vestibule: Crucial Distinctions. Poster presented at American College of Mohs Surgery Annual Meeting; Baltimore, MD. 2019.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P, Stone M. Resolution of pseudo-ainhum with acitretin therapy in a patient with palmoplantar keratoderma and congenital alopecia. Presented at Iowa Dermatological Society Spring Meeting; Iowa City, IA. 2019.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P. High-Yield Genodermatoses. Presented at University of Iowa Dermatology Grand Rounds; Iowa City, IA. 2019.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P, Fairley J, Stone M. PRP to EGR-like eruption without associated malignancy. Presented at Iowa Dermatological Society Spring Meeting; Iowa City, IA. 2018.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P, Chung J. Healthcare Debate. Presented at University of Iowa Dermatology Grand Rounds; Iowa City, IA. 2017.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P, Fernandez S, Taylor A. Cardiovascular Outcomes in Combination Lipid Therapy. Selected as Opening Session Presentation for Georgetown University Research Day Independent Scholarly Project and named to Georgetown School of Medicine Research “Hall of Fame.” Poster presented at Georgetown University School of Medicine; Washington, DC. 2016.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P, Jamison M, Radfar A, DeKlotz C. New growth within Nevus Sebaceus. Poster presented at American Academy of Dermatology Spring Meeting; Washington, DC. 2016.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P, Blankenship DW, Moshell A. The Transition from Doctor to Patient: How Two Female Surgeons were affected by Occupational Contact Dermatitis. Poster presented at Georgetown Department of Medicine Research Day; Washington, DC. 2015.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P, Fernandez S, Taylor A. Cardiovascular Outcomes in Combination Lipid Therapy. Poster presented at Georgetown Department of Medicine Research Day; Washington, DC. 2015.
  • Presenter: Richey P. Authors: Richey P, Radfar A, Damavandy A. Ulcerative pretibial lesions in the setting of multifactorial immunosuppression. Poster presented at Georgetown Department of Medicine Research Day; Washington, DC. 2015.
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