Curriculum Vitae | Howard K. Steinman, MD – Dermatology Expert Witness

Curriculum Vitae – Howard K. Steinman, MD Dermatology & Mohs Surgery Expert Witness

CLINICAL CREDENTIALS AND ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

Dr. Steinman is a board-certified dermatologist, fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, and cosmetic dermatologist with more than thirty-five years of active clinical experience. He transitioned from full-time clinical practice in 2022 to focus on specialized medical education and medicolegal consultation. He continues to teach dermatology residents at Campbell University and to instruct practicing dermatologists through advanced Mohs surgery training courses. His clinical background provides deep expertise in evaluating and managing complex adverse events associated with Mohs surgery, general dermatologic procedures, chemical peels, dermal fillers, and botulinum toxin injections. 

PROFESSIONAL REPUTATION AND SCHOLARLY CONTRIBUTIONS

An accomplished author and lecturer, Dr. Steinman has co-authored two textbooks on Mohs surgery, published sixty peer-reviewed articles on dermatology and dermatologic surgery, and delivered more than two hundred twenty professional presentations nationally and internationally. In recognition of his career-long dedication to medical education, the American Academy of Dermatology honored him with a Presidential Citation for “Dedication as an educator of excellence of Mohs surgery.” Additionally, he was appointed an Honorary Lifetime Fellow with Distinction by the American Society for Mohs Surgery.

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS AND MEDICAL LICENSURE

  • Board Certified in Dermatology — American Board of Dermatology (Certified in 1984, Recertified in 2010)
  • Board Certified in Cosmetic Surgery — American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (Certified in 1997; non-American Board of Medical Specialties certifying board)
  • Active Medical Licensure — Texas Physician Full Permit

HIGHER EDUCATION AND MEDICAL DEGREES

  • Doctor of Medicine — Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri (1976 to 1980)
  • Bachelor of Arts — Pomona College, Claremont, California (1973 to 1976; Graduated Magna Cum Laude)

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING AND FELLOWSHIPS

  • Fellowship in Mohs Surgery and Dermatological Surgery — University of Illinois at Chicago (1987 to 1988)
  • Residency in Dermatology — Saint John's Hospital for Diseases of the Skin, London, United Kingdom (1983 to 1984)
  • Clinical Assistant in Dermatology — The Hospital for Sick Children, London, United Kingdom (1983 to 1984)
  • Residency in Dermatology — University of California, San Diego (1981 to 1983)
  • Residency in Internal Medicine — University of California, Irvine (1980 to 1981)

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

  • Adjunct Associate Professor of Surgery — Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lillington, North Carolina (2017 to Present)
  • Associate Professor of Dermatology — Texas A&M University Health Sciences Center College of Medicine, Bryan, Texas (2009 to 2012)
  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology (Voluntary) — University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, California (1989 to 2009)
  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology (Full-Time Faculty) — University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, California (1984 to 1989)
  • Clinical Instructor — Department of Dermatology, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois (1987 to 1988)
  • Clinical Tutor — The Institute of Dermatology, The University of London, London, United Kingdom (1983 to 1984)

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS, HONORS, AND SIGNATURE DISTINCTIONS

  • Top Doctors 2025: Dallas and Collin Counties, Texas — Living Well Magazine (2025)
  • Honorary Lifetime Fellow with Distinction — American Society for Mohs Surgery (2024)
  • Presidential Citation for Dedication as an Educator of Excellence of Mohs Surgery — American Academy of Dermatology (2024)
  • Patients' Top Choice Award — United States News and World Report (2024)
  • Association of Surgical Faculty Nomination — American Academy of Dermatology (2023)
  • Top Ten Percent Most Cited Clinician — Doximity.com (2022)
  • Christian E. Radcliffe, Doctor of Medicine Memorial Lecturer — Iowa State Dermatological Society (2020)
  • Honorary Membership — Florida Society of Dermatologic Surgery (2012 and 2019)
  • Texas Super Doctors — Texas Monthly Magazine (2014 to 2021)
  • Top Doctors in Texas — Texas Monthly Magazine (2017)
  • Vitals Compassionate Doctor Award — Vitals.com (2014)
  • Honorary Membership — Australasian College of Skin Cancer Medicine (2008 and 2011)
  • Patients' Choice Award — Vitals.com (2008 and 2009)
  • Volunteer Appreciation Award, Consultant Dermatologist — United States Olympic Training Center, Chula Vista, California (2006 and 2007)
  • Distinguished Service Award (First Recipient) — American Society for Mohs Surgery (2005)
  • Top Doctors Award — San Diego County Medical Society and San Diego Magazine (2004)
  • Channel 10 Leadership Award (KGTV) — Director, Gang-Related Tattoo Removal Program, San Diego, California (1999)
  • Certificate of Appreciation, Tattoo Removal Program — Sweetwater Union High School District, Sweetwater, California (1998)
  • Teacher of the Year Award (First Recipient) — University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, Division of Family Medicine (1984)
  • Alpha Kappa Delta — National Sociology Honor Society (1976)
  • Phi Beta Kappa — Pomona College Chapter, Claremont, California (1976)

PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

  • Independent Dermatology Expert Witness — Expert Witness Services, Lewisville, Texas (2021 to Present)
  • Private Practice Dermatologist — United States Dermatology Partners; Grapevine, Plano, and Carrollton, Texas (2018 to 2021)
  • Private Practice Dermatologist — DermOne Dermatology Centers; Irving, Grand Prairie, and Mesquite, Texas (2014 to 2018)
  • Private Practice Dermatologist — Skin Cancer and Surgery Center, Irving, Texas (2012 to 2013; Practice purchased by DermOne, Texas on December 1, 2013)
  • Director of Dermatologic and Skin Cancer Surgery — Department of Dermatology, Scott and White Medical Center, Temple, Texas (2009 to 2012)
  • Private Solo Practice Owner — MD Skin Esthetics, Chula Vista, California (2003 to 2009)
  • Private Practice Dermatologist — South Bay Skin and Cancer Medical Group, Incorporated, Chula Vista, California (1989 to 2003)
  • Fellow in Mohs Surgery and Dermatological Surgery — University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois (1987 to 1988)
  • Chief of the Dermatology Section — Veterans Administration Medical Center, La Jolla, California (1984 to 1987)

PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

  • Founding Member — Global Melanoma Initiative (2022 to Present)
  • Member — Mohs Surgery Research Study Group, American College of Mohs Surgery (2022 to Present)
  • International Member of the Board of Directors — Australasian College of Cutaneous Oncology (2015 to Present)
  • Chief Surgical Editor — Dermatopedia.com (2009 to 2012)
  • Member of the Editorial Advisory Board — Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology (2007 to 2015)
  • Member of the Nominating Committee — American Society for Mohs Surgery (2005 to 2014)
  • Member of the Board of Directors — American Society for Mohs Surgery (1996 to 1999 and 2007 to 2015)
  • Member of the Board of Directors — California Society of Dermatology and Dermatological Surgery (2000 to 2001)
  • Member of the Board of Directors — California Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (1999 to 2006)
  • President — San Diego Dermatological Society (1998 to 1999)
  • Secretary-Treasurer and President-Elect — San Diego Dermatological Society (1998 to 1999)
  • Founder and Program Director — Gang-Related Tattoo Removal Program, Sweetwater Union High School District, Sweetwater, California (1998 to 2004)
  • Member of the Regulatory Issues Committee — American Academy of Dermatology (1996 to 2000)
  • Founder, Course Director, and Faculty Member — Fundamentals of Mohs Surgery Course, American Society for Mohs Surgery (1995 to 2025)
  • Member of the Executive Committee — American Academy of Dermatology Advisory Board (1995 to 1996)
  • Member of the Professional Conduct Committee — San Diego County Medical Society (1993 to 1995)

PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (CONTINUED)

  • Member of the Allied Health Care and Patient Advocate Liaison Committee — American Academy of Dermatology (1993 to 1997)
  • President — American Society for Mohs Surgery (1992 to 1993)
  • President — San Diego Dermatologic Surgery Society (1991 to 1992)
  • Founder, First Secretary-Treasurer, and President-Elect — San Diego Dermatologic Surgery Society (1990 to 1991)
  • Member of the Board of Directors — California Congress of Dermatological Societies (1990 to 1991)

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY FELLOWSHIPS AND MEMBERSHIPS

  • Fellow — American Academy of Dermatology
  • Fellow — American College of Mohs Surgery
  • Fellow — American Society for Mohs Surgery
  • Member — Australasian College of Cutaneous Oncology
  • Member — Noah Worcester Dermatological Society

TEXTBOOK AUTHORSHIP

  • Gross, Kenneth G., Steinman, Howard K., and Rapini, Ronald. Mohs Surgery: Fundamentals and Techniques. Mosby, Incorporated, 1999.
  • Gross, Kenneth G. and Steinman, Howard K. Mohs Surgery and Histopathology: Beyond the Fundamentals. Cambridge University Press, 2009.

BOOK CHAPTERS

  1. Greaves, Malcolm W., Black, Anne Kobza, Steinman, Howard K., and Koro, O. Urticaria: Recent Advances. In: Orfanos, Constantinus E., Stadler, Rudolf, and Gollnick, Harald, editors. Dermatology in Five Continents. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, 1988.
  2. Steinman, Howard K. and Gross, Kenneth G. Basic Mohs Technique. In: Gross, Kenneth G., Steinman, Howard K., and Rapini, Ronald, editors. Mohs Surgery: Fundamentals and Techniques. Mosby, Incorporated, 1999.
  3. Steinman, Howard K. Indications for Mohs surgery. In: Gross, Kenneth G., Steinman, Howard K., and Rapini, Ronald, editors. Mohs Surgery: Fundamentals and Techniques. Mosby, Incorporated, 1999.
  4. Steinman, Howard K. Mohs surgical techniques. In: Gross, Kenneth G., Steinman, Howard K., and Rapini, Ronald, editors. Mohs Surgery: Fundamentals and Techniques. Mosby, Incorporated, 1999.
  5. Steinman, Howard K. Mohs mapping. In: Gross, Kenneth G., Steinman, Howard K., and Rapini, Ronald, editors. Mohs Surgery: Fundamentals and Techniques. Mosby, Incorporated, 1999.
  6. Steinman, Howard K. Specimen transport and initial tissue processing. In: Gross, Kenneth G., Steinman, Howard K., and Rapini, Ronald, editors. Mohs Surgery: Fundamentals and Techniques. Mosby, Incorporated, 1999.
  7. Gross, Kenneth G. and Steinman, Howard K. Basic approach to interpreting Mohs microscopic slides and basic microscope techniques. In: Gross, Kenneth G., Steinman, Howard K., and Rapini, Ronald, editors. Mohs Surgery: Fundamentals and Techniques. Mosby, Incorporated, 1999.
  8. Steinman, Howard K. Glossary of selected Mohs surgical terms. In: Gross, Kenneth G., Steinman, Howard K., and Rapini, Ronald, editors. Mohs Surgery: Fundamentals and Techniques. Mosby, Incorporated, 1999.
  9. Steinman, Diedre A. and Steinman, Howard K. Skin camouflage. In: Atlas of Cosmetic Surgery, Second Edition. Saunders Elsevier, Incorporated, 2009.
  10. Gross, Kenneth G. and Steinman, Howard K. Introduction. In: Gross, Kenneth G. and Steinman, Howard K., editors. Mohs Surgery and Histopathology: Beyond the Fundamentals. Cambridge University Press, 2009.
  11. Steinman, Howard K. Tissue preparation and chromocoding. In: Gross, Kenneth G. and Steinman, Howard K., editors. Mohs Surgery and Histopathology: Beyond the Fundamentals. Cambridge University Press, 2009.
  12. Steinman, Howard K. Mohs mapping. In: Gross, Kenneth G. and Steinman, Howard K., editors. Mohs Surgery and Histopathology: Beyond the Fundamentals. Cambridge University Press, 2009.
  13. Gross, Kenneth G. and Steinman, Howard K. Forms and templates for Mohs surgery. In: Gross, Kenneth G. and Steinman, Howard K., editors. Mohs Surgery and Histopathology: Beyond the Fundamentals. Cambridge University Press, 2009.

SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS

  1. Steinman, Howard K. and Tuteur, Peter. Streptokinase and Streptodornase for skin testing. New England Journal of Medicine 1979;300:46-47.
  2. Bernard, Jeffrey D., Owen, William R., Steinman, Howard K., et al. Inflammatory verrucous epidermal nevus: Epidermal protein analysis in four patients. Archives of Dermatology 1984;120:214-215.
  3. Steinman, Howard K., Griffiths, William A. D., and Levene, Gerald M. Methotrexate in lieu of razoxane for incapacitating psoriasis. Lancet 1984;i:458-459.
  4. Steinman, Howard K. Pathology quiz case number two. Bowenoid papulosis. Archives of Dermatology 1984;120:1508-1509.
  5. Steinman, Howard K. and Pappenfort, Roberts B. White piedra: A case report and review of the literature. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 1984;9:591-598.
  6. Logan, Robert, Feher, Michael D., and Steinman, Howard K. The prevalence of water induced itching. British Journal of Dermatology 1984;111:734-736.
  7. Steinman, Howard K., Lovell, Christopher R., and Cronin, Etain. Immediate type hypersensitivity to Crataegus monogyna (hawthorne). Contact Dermatitis 1984;11:321.
  8. Steinman, Howard K. and Greaves, Malcolm W. Aquagenic pruritus. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 1985;13:91-98.
  9. Kligman, Albert M., Greaves, Malcolm W., and Steinman, Howard K. Water induced itching without cutaneous signs: Aquagenic pruritus. Archives of Dermatology 1986;122:183-186.
  10. Lotti, Torello M., Steinman, Howard K., Fabbri, Paolo, et al. Increased cutaneous fibrinolytic activity in aquagenic pruritus. International Journal of Dermatology 1986;25:508-510.
  11. Stotts, John S. and Steinman, Howard K. Congenital segmental pigmented lesions. Archives of Dermatology 1987;123:251.
  12. Young, Lisa C. and Steinman, Howard K. Acquired ichthyosis in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and Kaposi's sarcoma. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 1987;16:395-396.
  13. Steinman, Howard K., Kobza-Black, Anne, Lotti, Torello M., et al. Polycythemia rubra vera and water-induced pruritus: Blood histamine levels and cutaneous fibrinolytic activity before and after water challenge. British Journal of Dermatology 1987;116:329-333.
  14. Steinman, Howard K. Water-induced pruritus. Clinics in Dermatology 1987;5:41-48.
  15. Cartwright, Laura E. and Steinman, Howard K. Malignant papillary mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testes: cutaneous metastases showing pagetoid epidermal invasion. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 1987;17:887-890.
  16. Stotts, John S., Fang, Mary L., Dannaker, Christopher J., and Steinman, Howard S. Fenoprofen-induced toxic epidermal necrolysis. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 1988;18:755-757.
  17. Scully, Pamela A., Steinman, Howard K., Kennedy, Christopher, et al. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome related Kaposi's sarcoma displays differential expression of endothelial surface antigens. American Journal of Pathology 1988;130:244-251.
  18. Cartwright, Laura E. and Steinman, Howard K. Rapidly growing, asymptomatic, subcutaneous nodules. Archives of Dermatology 1988;124:1559-1564.
  19. Fang, Mary L., Astarita, Robert W., and Steinman, Howard K. Cardiac calcifications and yellow papules in a young man. Archives of Dermatology 1988;124:1559-1564.
  20. Jones, Jonathan C. R., Steinman, Howard K., and Goldsmith, Barbara A. Hemidesmosomes, anchoring fibrils and intermediate filaments in basal cell carcinoma. Journal of Investigative Dermatology 1988;93:662-671.
  21. Darmstadt, Gary L. and Steinman, Howard K. Mohs micrographic surgery of the head and neck. Western Journal of Medicine 1990;152:153-158.
  22. Steinman, Howard K. More on Mohs. Western Journal of Medicine 1990;153:665-666.
  23. Kasch, John A., Steinman, Howard K., Kakita, Lenore S., et al. How the American Academy of Dermatology should meet the challenges of the future: establish a House of Delegates. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 1990;23:145-149.
  24. Steinman, Howard K. Micrographic Surgery. Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology 1994;20:88-89.
  25. Grimes, Pearl E., Atkin, Dennis H., Cook-Bolden, Wendy E., Rubin, Mark G., and Steinman, Howard K. Evaluating the risks and benefits of treatment modalities for hyperpigmentation. Skin and Aging 2005;September supplement:3-22.
  26. Steinman, Howard K. A method for working with displeased patients: Believe, Listen, Apologize, Solve, Thank. Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology 2013;6:25-28.
  27. Steinman, Howard K. and Dixon, Anthony. Letter to The Editor: "Skin Cancer Is Skin Cancer": Readers Counter Editorial, Urge Re-assessment of classifications. Practical Dermatology 2014; September:15.
  28. Anderson, Stephanie J., Steinman, Howard K., Mazzurco, Joseph D., et al. Prolonged adverse events following photodynamic therapy: regulatory implications. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology 2014;13:62-68.
  29. Dixon, Anthony J., Anderson, Stephanie J., Mazzurco, Joseph D., and Steinman, Howard K. Novel Photodynamic Therapy Does Not Prevent New Skin Cancers: Randomized Controlled Trial. Dermatologic Surgery 2014;40:412-419.
  30. Dixon, Anthony, Anderson, Stephanie, Steinman, Howard, et al. Sentinel lymph node biopsy has a limited role in melanoma management. Australian Family Physician 2014;43:479-480.
  31. Dixon, Anthony J., Nirenberg, Allan, Anderson, Stephanie, Steinman, Howard K., and Dixon, John B. Sentinel lymph node biopsy: reply. Australian Family Physician 2014;43:665-666.
  32. Dixon, Anthony J., Anderson, Stephanie, and Steinman, Howard K. How to treat actinic keratoses. Australian Rural Doctor 2014;November:11-14.
  33. Steinman, Howard K., Dixon, Anthony, and Clever, Henry. The characteristics of Mohs surgery performed by dermatologists who learned the procedure during residency training or through post-graduate courses and observational preceptorships. Proceedings of the Baylor University Medical Center 2016;29:119-123.
  34. Dixon, Anthony, Steinman, Howard, Anderson, Stephanie, et al. Routine usage of sentinel node biopsy must cease. British Journal of Dermatology 2016;175:1340-1341.
  35. Dixon, Zachary L., Dixon, Anthony J., Anderson, Stephanie J., Dixon, Morgan P., Steinman, Howard K., et al. Patients more likely to prefer surgery to novel photodynamic therapy. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology Research 2016;7:358-361.
  36. Sandoval, Luis F. and Steinman, Howard. An aggressive microcystic adnexal carcinoma infiltrating the sternum. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology 2017;16:611-612.
  37. Dixon, Anthony, Steinman, Howard, Anderson, Stephanie, et al. Authors' response to a reply to: Regarding routine usage of sentinel node biopsy in melanoma management must cease. British Journal of Dermatology 2017;177:579-580.
  38. Steinman, Howard K., Dixon, Anthony, and Zachary, Christopher B. Reevaluating Mohs surgery appropriate use criteria for primary superficial basal cell carcinoma. Journal of the American Medical Association Dermatology 2018;154:755-756.
  39. Steinman, Howard K., Dixon, Anthony, and Zachary, Christopher B. Mohs Appropriate Use Criteria for Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma: Reply. Journal of the American Medical Association Dermatology 2019;55:396-397.
  40. Carley, S. K., Dixon, Anthony, Zachary, Christopher B., and Steinman, Howard K. Revised Mohs surgery care guidelines for squamous cell carcinoma in-situ are overdue. Dermatology Online Journal 2019;5:2.
  41. Nirenberg, Allan, Steinman, Howard, Dixon, John, and Dixon, Anthony. Merkel Cell Carcinoma Update: The Case for Two Tumors. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 2020;34:1425-1431.
  42. Nirenberg, Allan, Steinman, Howard, and Dixon, Anthony. Melanoma extravascular migratory metastasis: an important underrecognized phenomenon. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 2020;34:e598-e599.
  43. Steinman, Howard K., Dixon, Anthony, and Zachary, Christopher B. Commentary on "Superficial Basal Cell Cancers Demonstrate Higher Rates of Mixed Histology on High-Risk Anatomical Sites". Dermatologic Surgery 2021;47:708-709.
  44. Nirenberg, Allan, Steinman, Howard, and Dixon, Anthony. Keratoacanthoma: Update on the debate. American Journal of Pathology 2021;43:305-307.
  45. Steinman, Howard K., Dixon, Anthony, and Zachary, Christopher B. Reply to "Correlation of Basal Cell Carcinoma Subtype with Histologically Confirmed Subclinical Extension During Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A Prospective Multi-Center Study." Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2022;87:e147-e148.
  46. Dixon, Anthony, Kyrgidis, Angelos, Zachary, Christopher, ... Steinman, Howard, et al. Multicenter Selective Lymphadenectomy Trial One: key primary data remain unavailable. British Journal of Dermatology 2022;187:997-998.
  47. Dixon, Anthony J., Steinman, Howard K., Kyrgidis, Angelos, et al. Improved methodology in determining melanoma mortality and selecting patients for immunotherapy. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 2023;37:e843-e845.
  48. Dixon, Anthony J., Steinman, Howard K., Kyrgidis, Angelos, et al. Online prediction tools for melanoma survival: A comparison. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 2023;37:1999-2003.
  49. Casale, J., Emerson, C., Taylor, A., Crane, J., and Steinman, Howard. The use of feminine hygiene sanitary pads as wound dressings for the inframammary and inguinal folds. Indian Journal of Dermatology 2023;68:589.
  50. Dixon, Anthony J., Steinman, Howard K., Kyrgidis, Angelos, et al. Sentinel lymph node biopsy is unreliable in predicting melanoma mortality for both younger and older patients. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 2024;38:741-751.
  51. Zouboulis, Christos C., Dixon, Anthony J.,  Steinman, Howard K., et al. Age-associated metastatic potential of melanoma in lymph nodes. A preliminary gene association study. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 2024;38:e701-e707.
  52. Dixon, Anthony J., Kyrgidis, Angelos, Sladden, Michael, Nirenberg, Allan, Steinman, Howard K., et al. Biomarker further validated as a key risk staging tool for primary melanoma patients. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 2024;38:e779-e781.
  53. Dixon, Anthony J., Sladden, Michael, Zouboulis, Christos C., Popescu, Catalin M., Nirenberg, Allan, Steinman, Howard K., et al. Primary Cutaneous Melanoma: Management in 2024. Journal of Clinical Medicine 2024;13:1607.
  54. Dixon, Anthony J., Steinman, Howard K., Nirenberg, Allan, et al. Biomarker improves melanoma survival risk assessment. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 2024;39:865-870.
  55. Dixon, Anthony J., Kyrgidis, Angelos, Sladden, Michael, Steinman, Howard K., et al. Sentinel lymph node biopsy may no longer be a critical component of melanoma management. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 2024;38:741-751.
  56. Steinman, Howard K. and Dixon, Anthony J. Larger Squamous cell carcinoma in situ on high-risk sites require more stages of Mohs surgery. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology 2025;24:494-497.
  57. Dixon, Anthony J., Sladden, Michael, Zouboulis, Christos C., Popescu, Catalin M., Nirenberg, Allan, Steinman, Howard K., et al. Reply to Pennington, T. E. and Thompson, J. F. Sentinel Node Biopsy in Melanoma Remains a Valuable Clinical Tool. Comment on "Dixon et al. Primary Cutaneous Melanoma: Management in 2024." Journal of Clinical Medicine 2025;14:216.
  58. Steinman, Howard K. Commentary on "Influence of preoperative blood pressure on postoperative bleeding complications following Mohs micrographic surgery". Proceedings of the Baylor University Medical Center 2025;38:277.
  59. Steinman, Howard K., Shiro, J. A., and Portnoff, L. S. Minimum Margin After Positive Mohs Surgery Stages Correlates with Histologic Facing Loss. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology 2026;5:In Press.
  60. Nirenberg, Allan, Williams, R., Steinman, Howard, et al. The Melanoma Pathology Report: What to Expect and How to Interpret It. The Journal of Dermatology 2026;53:3-13.

PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS

  1. Steinman, Howard K. and Greaves, Malcolm W. Aquagenic Pruritus: review of twenty-nine cases. British Journal of Dermatology 1984;111(supplement 26):15-16.
  2. Jones, Jonathan C. R., Steinman, Howard K., and Goldsmith, Barbara A. Hemidesmosomes, anchoring fibrils and intermediate filaments in basal cell carcinoma. Journal of Cell Biology 1988;107:792A.
  3. Steinman, Howard K., Goldsmith, Barbara A., and Jones, Jonathan C. R. A study of hemidesmosomes, anchoring fibrils, and intermediate filaments in basal cell carcinoma. Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology 1989;15:459.
  4. Adkisson, K. and Steinman, Howard K. Pigmented dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans treated with Mohs micrographic surgery. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2011;64(supplement 1):AB167.
  5. Scruggs, J. M. and Steinman, Howard K. Reduction of intraoperative and postoperative pain with trans-wound nerve blocks during Mohs micrographic surgery. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2012;66(supplement 1):AB211.
  6. McCrory, A., Butler, David F., Fiala, K., and Steinman, Howard K. Use of high-dose-rate brachytherapy for treatment of recurrent keloids of the ear. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2012;66(supplement 1):AB213.

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

  1. Adkisson, K. and Steinman, Howard K. Pigmented dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans treated with Mohs micrographic surgery. Presented at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, March 2011.
  2. Scruggs, J. M. and Steinman, Howard K. Reduction of intraoperative and postoperative pain with trans-wound nerve blocks during Mohs micrographic surgery. Presented at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, March 2012.
  3. McCrory, A., Butler, David F., Fiala, K., and Steinman, Howard K. Use of high-dose-rate brachytherapy for treatment of recurrent keloids of the ear. Presented at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, March 2012.

AUDIO MEDIA

  1. Steinman, Howard K. Cosmetic Camouflage. Dialogues in Dermatology, volume 61, issue 5, February 2008. Sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology.
  2. Greenberg, Michael, host, and Steinman, Howard K., guest. Breaking down BLAST: A way to console displeased patients. ReachMD Podcast, September 2021.
  3. Abreu, Jose, host, and Steinman, Howard K., guest. Elevate Your Game Podcast: Expert Witness Work. February 2026.

ELECTRONIC MEDIA

  1. Steinman, Howard K. Mohs surgery. Dermatopedia.com: The Dermatology Guide for Patients, March 2009.
  2. Steinman, Diedre A. and Steinman, Howard K. Cosmetic Camouflage. Dermatopedia.com: The Dermatology Guide for Patients, March 2009.

PRESENTATIONS

  1. Bites, Mites, and Lice. Practical Dermatology and Dermatologic Office Procedures for the Primary Care Physician, University of California, San Diego; La Jolla, California, July 24, 1987.
  2. Bacterial and Fungal Diseases of the Skin. Practical Dermatology and Dermatologic Office Procedures for the Primary Care Physician, University of California, San Diego; La Jolla, California, July 24, 1987.
  3. Essentials of Mohs Surgery. American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting; Palm Desert, California, May 18, 1996.
  4. Surgical Workshop: Skin Flaps and Grafts. American Osteopathic College of Dermatology Clinical Meeting; Indian Wells, California, February 4, 1999.
  5. Incorporating Camouflage Makeup Artistry into Your Cosmetic Surgical Practice. American Society for Mohs Surgery Annual Meeting; Las Vegas, Nevada, October 15, 1999.
  6. Mohs Surgery Closure Considerations. American Society for Mohs Surgery Annual Meeting; Las Vegas, Nevada, October 15, 1999.
  7. Camouflage Makeup Therapy in a Cosmetic Surgical Practice. California Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Annual Meeting; Indian Wells, California, November 14, 1999.
  8. Cosmetic Camouflage. San Diego Dermatological Surgery Society; San Diego, California, January 24, 2000.
  9. Cosmetic Camouflage. American Society for Mohs Surgery Annual Meeting; Palm Beach, Florida, September 30, 2000.
  10. Post-Surgical Camouflage Makeup. American Osteopathic College of Dermatology Clinical Meeting; Cancun, Mexico, February 3, 2001.
  11. Surgical Pearls. American Society for Mohs Surgery Annual Meeting; La Jolla, California, September 1, 2001.
  12. Surgical Pearls. American Osteopathic College of Dermatology Clinical Meeting; San Diego, California, October 23, 2001.
  13. Incorporating Cosmetic Dermatology into a General Dermatology Practice. Pacific Dermatology Society Annual Meeting; Las Vegas, Nevada, August 22, 2003.
  14. S-Lift for Facial Rejuvenation. Skin Disease Education Foundation Cosmetic Dermatology Seminar; Orlando, Florida, May 15, 2004.
  15. Camouflage Makeup. Skin Disease Education Foundation Cosmetic Dermatology Seminar; Orlando, Florida, May 16, 2004.
  16. Review of Cosmetic Dermatology Part One. Skin Curriculum Overview for Physician Extenders; Dallas, Texas, May 4, 2005.
  17. Review of Cosmetic Dermatology Part Two. Skin Curriculum Overview for Physician Extenders; Dallas, Texas, May 4, 2005.
  18. Botulinum Toxin Type A: Lower Face. Skin Disease Education Foundation Cosmetic Dermatology Seminar; Anaheim, California, May 13, 2005.
  19. Live Botulinum Toxin Type A Dermatology Demonstration. Skin Disease Education Foundation Cosmetic Dermatology Seminar; Anaheim, California, May 13, 2005.
  20. The "S" Lift: Preparation, Planning, and Execution. Skin Disease Education Foundation Cosmetic Dermatology Seminar; Anaheim, California, May 14, 2005.
  21. The Art of Cosmetic Camouflage. Skin Disease Education Foundation Cosmetic Dermatology Seminar; Anaheim, California, May 15, 2005.
  22. Reconstructive Forum, Moderator. American Society for Mohs Surgery Annual Meeting; Phoenix, Arizona, May 29, 2005.
  23. Recognition of Skin Cancer. Paradise Valley Hospital Grand Rounds; National City, California, June 15, 2005.
  24. Topical Skin Care Rejuvenation Preparations: What Works in My Practice. Botox, Blephs and LASIK Conference; Newport Beach, California, August 26, 2005.
  25. Skin Rejuvenation with Chemical Peels in 2005. Botox, Blephs and LASIK Conference; Newport Beach, California, August 26, 2005.
  26. The "S" Lift: Preparation, Planning, and Execution. Botox, Blephs and LASIK Conference; Newport Beach, California, August 27, 2005.
  27. The Art of Cosmetic Camouflage. Botox, Blephs and LASIK Conference; Newport Beach, California, August 27, 2005.
  28. Cosmetic Camouflage. Skin Disease Education Foundation Hawaii Dermatology Seminar; Kauai, Hawaii, February 17, 2006.
  29. Facial Nerve Blocks. Skin Disease Education Foundation Hawaii Dermatology Seminar; Kauai, Hawaii, February 17, 2006.
  30. Cosmetic Camouflage, Focus Session. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting; San Francisco, California, March 7, 2006.
  31. Review of Cosmetic Dermatology Part One. Skin Curriculum Overview for Physician Extenders; Dallas, Texas, April 28, 2006.
  32. Review of Cosmetic Dermatology Part Two. Skin Curriculum Overview for Physician Extenders; Dallas, Texas, April 29, 2006.
  33. The Art of Cosmetic Camouflage. Skin Disease Education Foundation Cosmetic Dermatology Seminar; Scottsdale, Arizona, May 5, 2006.
  34. Botox For the Lower Face and Neck. Skin Disease Education Foundation Cosmetic Dermatology Seminar; Scottsdale, Arizona, May 5, 2006.
  35. Live Botulinum Toxin Type A Dermatology Demonstration. Skin Disease Education Foundation Cosmetic Dermatology Seminar; Scottsdale, Arizona, May 7, 2006.
  36. Incorporating Cosmetic Dermatology Into Your Practice: How to Sell. Connectics Practice Management Seminar; Napa, California, September 8, 2006.
  37. Facial Nerve Blocks. Portrait PSR3 National Workshop; Century City, California, October 14, 2006.
  38. Face Lift versus Contour Thread Lift. American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting; Palm Desert, California, October 26, 2006.
  39. Painless Laser Surgery: Nerve Blocks, Distraction, and the Gate Theory. Skin Disease Education Foundation Hawaii Dermatology Seminar; Wailea, Hawaii, March 4, 2007.
  40. Fillers and Facial Rejuvenation: Bridging the Gap. Skin Disease Education Foundation Hawaii Dermatology Seminar; Wailea, Hawaii, March 4, 2007.
  41. Cosmetic Camouflage. Skin Disease Education Foundation Hawaii Dermatology Seminar; Wailea, Hawaii, March 8, 2007.
  42. Facial Aging and Facial Analysis for the Cosmetic Patient. University of California, Irvine, Dermatology Department Grand Rounds; Orange, California, April 18, 2007.
  43. Review of Cosmetic Dermatology Part One. Skin Curriculum Overview for Physician Extenders; Dallas, Texas, May 3, 2007.
  44. Review of Cosmetic Dermatology Part Two. Skin Curriculum Overview for Physician Extenders; Dallas, Texas, May 3, 2007.
  45. Facial Aging and Facial Analysis for the Cosmetic Patient. Empowher Woman's Health Conference; San Diego, California, May 3, 2007.
  46. Botulinum Toxin Type A: Lower Face Injections. Skin Disease Education Foundation Cosmetic Dermatology Seminar; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, May 4, 2007.
  47. The Beauty of the Nerve Block. Skin Disease Education Foundation Cosmetic Dermatology Seminar; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, May 5, 2007.
  48. The Art of Cosmetic Camouflage. Skin Disease Education Foundation Cosmetic Dermatology Seminar; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, May 5, 2007.
  49. Reconstructive Forum, Moderator. American Society for Mohs Surgery Annual Meeting; Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, May 26, 2007.
  50. Facial Aging and Facial Analysis for the Cosmetic Patient. University of California, Irvine, Dermatology Grand Rounds; Orange, California, August 26, 2007.
  51. Debate: Should the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Train Physician Extenders? American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting; Chicago, Illinois, October 12, 2007.
  52. Fillers and Facial Rejuvenation. Perspectives in Woman’s Health Conference; La Jolla, California, November 29, 2007.
  53. Cosmetic Camouflage, Focus Session. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting; Washington, District of Columbia, February 1, 2008.
  54. Camouflage Makeup. Skin Disease Education Foundation Hawaii Dermatology Seminar; Waikoloa, Hawaii, March 7, 2008.
  55. Volumetric Changes in Bone Structure with Aging. Skin Disease Education Foundation Hawaii Dermatology Seminar; Waikoloa, Hawaii, March 7, 2008.
  56. Review of Cosmetic Dermatology Part One. Skin Curriculum Overview for Physician Extenders; Atlanta, Georgia, May 17, 2008.
  57. Review of Cosmetic Dermatology Part Two. Skin Curriculum Overview for Physician Extenders; Atlanta, Georgia, May 17, 2008.
  58. Understanding Aging: What are the Issues?. Skin Disease Education Foundation Cosmetic Dermatology Seminar; Santa Monica, California, June 5, 2008.
  59. Volumizers: The Three-Dimensional Approach to The Face. Skin Disease Education Foundation Cosmetic Dermatology Seminar; Santa Monica, California, June 6, 2008.
  60. The Beauty of the Nerve Block. Skin Disease Education Foundation Cosmetic Dermatology Seminar; Santa Monica, California, June 7, 2008.
  61. The New Art of Cosmetic Camouflage. Skin Disease Education Foundation Cosmetic Dermatology Seminar; Santa Monica, California, June 8, 2008.
  62. Cosmetic Dermatology. Skin Curriculum Overview for Physician Extenders; La Jolla, California, July 26, 2008.
  63. Surgical Pearls Part One. Australasian College of Skin Cancer Medicine; Brisbane, Australia, August 29, 2008.
  64. Surgical Pearls Part Two. Australasian College of Skin Cancer Medicine; Brisbane, Australia, August 30, 2008.
  65. Surgical Pearls. General Practitioners Medical Conference; Darwin, Australia, September 5, 2008.
  66. Understanding Aging: What Are the Issues?. Texas A&M Dermatology Grand Rounds; Temple, Texas, October 10, 2008.
  67. Nerve Blocks for Fillers and Toxins. Skin Disease Education Foundation Hawaii Dermatology Seminar; Wailea, Hawaii, February 13, 2009.
  68. Cosmetic Camouflage. Skin Disease Education Foundation Hawaii Dermatology Seminar; Wailea, Hawaii, February 13, 2009.
  69. Dealing With Unhappy Patients. Skin Disease Education Foundation Hawaii Dermatology Seminar; Waikoloa, Hawaii, February 13, 2009.
  70. Cosmetic Camouflage: The Answer. Skin Disease Education Foundation Hawaii Dermatology Seminar; Waikoloa, Hawaii, February 13, 2009.
  71. The Beauty of the Nerve Block. Skin Disease Education Foundation Cosmetic Dermatology Seminar; Santa Monica, California, May 30, 2009.
  72. The New Art of Cosmetic Camouflage. Skin Disease Education Foundation Cosmetic Dermatology Seminar; Santa Monica, California, May 31, 2009.
  73. Review of Cosmetic Dermatology Part One. Skin Curriculum Overview for Physician Extenders; Dallas, Texas, March 28, 2010.
  74. Review of Cosmetic Dermatology Part Two. Skin Curriculum Overview for Physician Extenders; Dallas, Texas, March 29, 2010.
  75. Avoiding Complications. Skin Curriculum Overview for Physician Extenders; Dallas, Texas, March 29, 2010.
  76. What is New in Cosmetic Dermatology. Skin Curriculum Overview for Physician Extenders; Dallas, Texas, March 29, 2010.
  77. Anatomy and Anesthesia in Cosmetic Dermatology. Cosmetic Dermatology Seminar; Santa Monica, California, May 13, 2010.
  78. Danger Zones for Cold Steel Surgery, Botox, Fillers, Peels, and Lasers. Cosmetic Dermatology Seminar; Santa Monica, California, May 13, 2010.
  79. Cosmetic Camouflage. Cosmetic Dermatology Seminar; Santa Monica, California, May 15, 2010.
  80. Dealing With Unhappy Patients. Skin Disease Education Foundation Thirty-Fifth Hawaii Dermatology Seminar; Wailea, Hawaii, March 17, 2011.
  81. What is New in Cosmetic Camouflage. Skin Disease Education Foundation Thirty-Fifth Hawaii Dermatology Seminar; Wailea, Hawaii, March 18, 2011.
  82. Dermatologic Surgery Mishaps. Sixteenth Annual Dermatologic Surgery: Focus on Skin Cancer; Orlando, Florida, May 28, 2011.
  83. Patient Satisfaction. Sixteenth Annual Dermatologic Surgery: Focus on Skin Cancer; Orlando, Florida, May 28, 2011.
  84. Recognition and Treatment of Common Skin Cancers. Texas A&M University Department of Family Medicine; Temple, Texas, May 28, 2011.
  85. How Would You Fix This? Photodamaged Skin On and Off the Face. Summit in Aesthetic Medicine 2011; Dana Point, California, June 8, 2011.
  86. Keeping Patients Happy: How Do We Educate Patients to Remain Harmonious?. Summit in Aesthetic Medicine 2011; Dana Point, California, June 10, 2011.
  87. Patient Satisfaction. California Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery; La Jolla, California, September 16, 2011.
  88. Dermatologic Surgery Mishaps. California Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery; La Jolla, California, September 17, 2011.
  89. BLAST Your Complaining Patients. Texas Dermatological Society; Temple, Texas, September 30, 2011.
  90. Surgical Danger Zones of the Head and Neck. Texas Dermatological Society; Temple, Texas, October 1, 2011.
  91. Cosmetic Approach to the Aging Face. Texas Dermatological Society; Temple, Texas, October 1, 2011.
  92. Cosmetic Camouflage: The Answer. Skin Disease Education Foundation Hawaii Dermatology Seminar; Waikoloa, Hawaii, February 23, 2012.
  93. Dealing with Unhappy Patients. Skin Disease Education Foundation Hawaii Dermatology Seminar; Waikoloa, Hawaii, February 23, 2012.
  94. Closure Considerations. American Society for Mohs Surgery Annual Meeting; Chandler, Arizona, May 25, 2012.
  95. Dealing With Unhappy Patients. Seventeenth Annual Dermatologic Surgery: Focus on Skin Cancer; Maui, Hawaii, May 25, 2012.
  96. Mohs Surgery. University of Florida Dermatology Residents Conference; Gainesville, Florida, June 29, 2012.
  97. Facial Danger Zones. Seventeenth Annual Dermatologic Surgery: Focus on Skin Cancer; Maui, Hawaii, June 29, 2012.
  98. Enhancing Patient Satisfaction and Resolving Patient Complaints. Florida Society of Dermatologic Surgeons Annual Meeting; Palm Beach, Florida, November 2, 2012.
  99. Surgical Pearls: Simple, Effective, Cost-Effective Techniques. Florida Society of Dermatologic Surgeons Annual Meeting; Palm Beach, Florida, November 4, 2012.
  100. Facial Nerve Blocks. Dallas Fort Worth Dermatologic Society; Dallas, Texas, March 12, 2013.
  101. Dealing With Unhappy Patients. Skin Disease Education Foundation Hawaii Dermatology Seminar; Waikoloa, Hawaii, February 20, 2014.
  102. Facial Danger Zones. Skin Disease Education Foundation Hawaii Dermatology Seminar; Waikoloa, Hawaii, February 20, 2014.
  103. Dealing with Unhappy Patients. North Texas Society of Radiation Therapists Spring Symposium; Dallas, Texas, April 12, 2014.
  104. Dealing With Unhappy Patients. Skin Disease Education Foundation Hawaii Dermatology Seminar; Koloa, Hawaii, March 2, 2015.
  105. Facial Danger Zones. Skin Disease Education Foundation Hawaii Dermatology Seminar; Koloa, Hawaii, March 2, 2015.
  106. Deciding How to Close Mohs Surgery Wounds: A Useful Mnemonic. American Society for Mohs Surgery Annual Meeting; Miramar Beach, Florida, May 17, 2016.
  107. Have We Forgotten the Curette?. Seventeenth Las Vegas Dermatology Seminar; Las Vegas, Nevada, November 11, 2016.
  108. Facial Aging. Campbell University Dermatology Residents Conference; Wilmington, North Carolina, March 16, 2017.
  109. Mohs Surgery Closure Considerations. Campbell University Dermatology Residents Conference; Wilmington, North Carolina, March 16, 2017.
  110. Enhancing Patient Satisfaction and Resolving Patient Complaints. Campbell University Dermatology Residents Conference; Wilmington, North Carolina, March 16, 2017.
  111. Assessing the Face for Cosmetic Procedures. Skin Disease Education Foundation Las Vegas Dermatology Seminar; Las Vegas, Nevada, November 5, 2017.
  112. Toxins and Fillers: Avoiding Anatomic Danger Zones. Skin Disease Education Foundation Las Vegas Dermatology Seminar; Las Vegas, Nevada, November 5, 2017.
  113. Have We Forgotten the Curette?. American Society for Mohs Surgery Annual Meeting; Orlando, Florida, May 25, 2018.
  114. Temple, Cheek, and Chin Closure Considerations. American Society for Mohs Surgery Closure Course; Las Vegas, Nevada, February 2, 2019.
  115. Anatomic Danger Zones in Dermatologic Surgery. Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery; West Palm Beach, Florida, April 6, 2019.
  116. Temple, Cheek, and Chin Closure Considerations. American Society for Mohs Surgery Closure Course; Las Vegas, Nevada, January 21, 2020.
  117. Keeping Patients Happy: Enhancing Satisfaction and Resolving Complaints. Noah Worcester Dermatology Society Annual Meeting; Indianapolis, Indiana, June 25, 2021.
  118. Understanding Mohs Surgery and its Indications. Healthcare Market Matrix Global Dermatology Week Conference 2022; Online Conference, May 12, 2022.
  119. Mohs Micrographic Surgery: Principles and Benefits. Healthcare Market Matrix Global: Fall Dermatology Week 2022; Online Conference, September 15, 2022.
  120. The Appropriateness of Mohs Surgery for Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma. Noah Worcester Dermatology Society Annual Meeting; Napa, California, May 4, 2023.
  121. Facial Bone Changes with Aging. Noah Worcester Dermatology Society Annual Meeting; Charleston, South Carolina, May 2, 2024.
  122. Comprehensive Overview of Mohs Surgery: Techniques and Indications. Healthcare Market Matrix Global Dermat

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