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Jafferany, Mohammad

M.D.

Professor

Biography

Dr. Mohammad Jafferany is Professor of Psychiatry at Central Michigan University. He has combined training in Dermatology and Psychiatry. He is current president of Association for Psychocutaneous Medicine of North America. He has more than 200 scholarly texts and publications to his credit on various psychodermatologic topics. He is the co-editor and author of books on Pediatric Psychodermatology, Geriatric Psychodermatology, Stress and skin disorders, Psychotrichology, Trichotillomania and authored two books on Essentials of Psychodermatology and Handbook of Psychodermatology, which is translated into Russian, Chinese and Turkish languages. His recent book on Clinical Psychodermatology- a case book was published by American Psychiatric Association publishing in December 2024. He has written numerous chapters on psychocutaneous disorders in many textbooks. He has conducted International Psychodermatology workshops and Master Courses in different parts of the world. He is a researcher, writer, lecturer, and invited speaker at various national and international conferences on Psychodermatology around the world. Psychiatric aspects of skin and hair disease are his areas of interest and expertise.

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Modanlo N, Yan X, Jafferany M, Bourgeois JA (2025). New and emerging pharmacologic treatment options for skin-picking disorder. Archives of dermatological research.

Jafferany M, Kroumpouzos G, Goldust M (2025). Advancing care for psychocutaneous disorders: The role of artificial intelligence and virtual reality. Clinics in dermatology.

Katamanin OM, Tan IJ, Barry J, Jafferany M (2025). Role of Inflammation and Cytokine Dysregulation in Depression in Patients with Inflammatory Skin Conditions. American journal of clinical dermatology.

Modanlo N, Jafferany M (2025). Behavioral interventions in onychophagia and onychotillomania. Archives of dermatological research.

Sharifi S, Katamanin O, Jafferany M (2025). Exploring the psychodermatologic burden and associated psychiatric manifestations in rosacea: a systemic review. Archives of dermatological research.

Sharifi S, Jafferany M (2025). Addiction in cosmetic dermatology: An ethical call to action. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Modanlo N, Jafferany M (2025). Integration of AI into psychodermatology: concern for racial bias. Archives of dermatological research.

Modanlo N, Jafferany M (2025). Navigating the ethics of working with patients who refuse a psychiatry referral. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Tan IJ, Katamanin OM, Barry J, Jafferany M (2025). Psychocutaneous medicine: current global understanding and imperatives for continuing medical education and training opportunities. A systematic review. Clinical and experimental dermatology.

Loftus H, Cassidy C, Mun L, Jafferany M (2025). A systematic review of nonpharmacological treatment options for skin picking disorder. Clinical and experimental dermatology.

Ghani H, Podwojniak A, Tan IJ, Fliorent R, Jafferany M (2024). From tugs to treatments: a systematic review on pharmacological interventions for trichotillomania. Clinical and experimental dermatology.

Sejdiu Z, Hess S, Jafferany M (2024). Psychosocial comorbidities in patients with paediatric alopecia areata: a literature review. Clinical and experimental dermatology.

Shah V, Larson A, Jafferany M (2024). Exploring the psychological impact of childhood-onset psoriasis: a systematic review. Clinical and experimental dermatology.

Kelati A, Jafferany M (2024). Quality-of-life assessment and the impact of early diagnosis and treatment in lichen planopilaris: a systematic review. Clinical and experimental dermatology.

Ferreira BR, Vulink N, Mostaghimi L, Jafferany M, Balieva F, Gieler U, Poot F, Reich A, Romanov D, Szepietowski JC, Tomas-Aragones L, Campos R, Tausk F, Zipser M, Bewley A, Misery L (2024). Classification of psychodermatological disorders: Proposal of a new international classification. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV.

Katamanin O, Jafferany M (2024). Psychological interventions in the treatment of delusional parasitosis: a brief review. International journal of dermatology.

Christensen RE, Jafferany M (2024). Unmet Needs in Psychodermatology: A Narrative Review. CNS drugs.

Tan IJ, Katamanin OM, Barry J, Jafferany M (2024). Global psychodermatology understanding and imperatives for continuing medical education. Archives of dermatological research.

Ferreira BR, Katamanin OM, Jafferany M, Misery L (2024). Psychodermatology of Chronic Pruritus: An Overview of the Link Between Itch and Distress. Dermatology and therapy.

Tan IJ, Katamanin OM, Greene RK, Jafferany M (2024). Artificial intelligence in psychodermatology: A brief report of applications and impact in clinical practice. Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI).

Tan IJ, Agarwal P, Nakell SK, Jafferany M (2024). Evaluating psychodynamic therapy for nail picking and biting: An approach to body focused repetitive behaviors. Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI).

Cápec G, Jafferany M, Cápec S, Hoffmann S, Sárdy M (2024). Psychodermatology in Hungary: Awareness and practice patterns of dermatologists. Skin health and disease.

Tan IJ, Jafferany M (2024). Psychosocial impact of alopecia areata in paediatric and adolescent populations: A systematic review. Journal of paediatrics and child health.

Greene RK, Jafferany M (2024). The future of psychodermatology: integrating artificial intelligence into practice. Archives of dermatological research.

Parikh AK, Jafferany M (2024). Ethical considerations in treating patients with trichotillomania who decline behavioral therapy. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Ghani H, Ghofrani S, Jafferany M (2024). Therapeutic challenges and novel treatment options in psychogenic pruritus. Archives of dermatological research.

Tan IJ, Parikh AK, Jafferany M (2024). Integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Dermatology: A Call to Action for Self-Guided Modules. Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI).

Rahman SM, Jafferany M, Barkauskaite R (2023). Habit-reversal training: a psychotherapeutic approach in treating body-focused repetitive behaviour disorders. Clinical and experimental dermatology.

Issa NT, Riva H, Jafferany M (2023). INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Prurigo Nodularis: Current Clinicopathologic Overview and Psychodermatological Perspectives. Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD.

Christensen RE, Tan I, Jafferany M (2023). Recent advances in trichotillomania: a narrative review. Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica, et Adriatica.

Christensen RE, Jafferany M (2023). Psychiatric and psychologic aspects of chronic skin diseases. Clinics in dermatology.

Katamanin O, Jafferany M (2023). Psychodermatology fellowship: Has the time arrived? Clinics in dermatology.

Ait Oussous S, Jafferany M, Chakiri R (2023). Psychodermatology knowledge, awareness and patterns of practice among Moroccan dermatologists: a national survey study. Clinical and experimental dermatology.

Moattari CR, Jafferany M (2022). Psychological Aspects of Hair Disorders: Consideration for Dermatologists, Cosmetologists, Aesthetic, and Plastic Surgeons. Skin appendage disorders.

Christensen RE, Jafferany M (2022). Global Awareness, Knowledge, and Practice Patterns of Psychocutaneous Medicine: A Primary Care Perspective. The primary care companion for CNS disorders.

Rahman SM, Abduelmula A, Jafferany M (2022). Psychopathological symptoms in dermatology: A basic approach toward psychocutaneous disorders. International journal of dermatology.

Abduelmula A, Minhajur Rahman S, Jafferany M (2022). Psychodermatology awareness: Representation of psychocutaneous diseases in dermatology textbooks. Journal of cosmetic dermatology.

Türk CB, Jafferany M (2022). Zoom Dysmorphia and Increasing Use of Video Technology: Body Dysmorphic Disorder Screening by Telehealth. The primary care companion for CNS disorders.

Abedini R, Jafferany M, Goodarzi A, Ansari MS, Ansari M, Khosravi S, Mozafarpoor S (2022). Can hair cast be a helpful dermoscopic diagnostic clue in telogen effluvium? Journal of cosmetic dermatology.

Christensen RE, Schambach M, Jafferany M (2022). Microneedling as an adjunctive treatment for trichotillomania. Dermatologic therapy.

Atwa MA, Ahmed AH, Nada HA, Refaey SM, Jafferany M, Elsaie ML (2022). Combined chemical peels versus trichloroacetic acid (TCA) for treating melasma: a split face study. The Journal of dermatological treatment.

Millington GWM, Shobajo MT, Wall J, Jafferany M (2022). Somatization in dermatology. Skin health and disease.

Torales J, Castaldelli-Maia JM, Ventriglio A, Almirón-Santacruz J, Barrios I, O'Higgins M, García O, Navarro R, Melgarejo O, Jafferany M (2022). Alopecia areata: A psychodermatological perspective. Journal of cosmetic dermatology.

Torales J, Almirón-Santacruz J, Barrios I, O'Higgins M, Melgarejo O, Navarro R, González I, Jafferany M, Castaldelli-Maia JM, Ventriglio A (2022). "Cocaine Bugs": Implications for Primary Care Providers. The primary care companion for CNS disorders.

Aukerman EL, Jafferany M (2022). The psychological consequences of androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review. Journal of cosmetic dermatology.

Elsaie ML, Jafferany M, Jorgaqi E (2022). Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) consideration by dermatologists during the COVID19 pandemic. The Journal of dermatological treatment.

Christensen RE, Jafferany M (2022). Association between alopecia areata and COVID-19: A systematic review. JAAD international.

Sadati AK, Parvizi MM, Forouhari S, Hosseini SA, Bahmanzadegan MH, Jafferany M (2022). A Qualitative Study on Stigmatization Associated With COVID-19. The primary care companion for CNS disorders.

Altaha L, Jafferany M, Khan A (2022). Psychocutaneous Medicine in Iraq: Current Status and Recommendations. The primary care companion for CNS disorders.

Aukerman EL, Nakell S, Jafferany M (2022). Psychodynamic approach in the treatment of trichotillomania. Dermatologic therapy.

Ferreira BR, Jafferany M, Misery L (2021). Psychodermatology in the Era of COVID-19. The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology.

Das A, Sil A, Fatima F, Podder I, Jafferany M (2021). Impact of chronic and recurrent dermatophytosis on quality of life and psychologic morbidity-a cross-sectional study. Journal of cosmetic dermatology.

Kalashnikova NG, Albanova VI, Jafferany M (2021). Laser treatment of acne conglobatа with concomitant oral isotretinoin use. Dermatologic therapy.

Hafi B, Uvais NA, Jafferany M, Muhammed RT, Afra TP, Ameerali AM (2021). Management of a case of pemphigus foliaceus in a paraplegic man with palliative dermatology principles during COVID-19 pandemic. Dermatologic therapy.

Shivakumar S, Jafferany M, Sood S, Sushruth V (2021). Cosmetic Presentations and Challenges of Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Its Collaborative Management. Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery.

Stamu-O'Brien C, Jafferany M, Carniciu S, Abdelmaksoud A (2021). Psychodermatology of acne: Psychological aspects and effects of acne vulgaris. Journal of cosmetic dermatology.

Ferreira BR, Jafferany M (2021). Classification of psychodermatological disorders. Journal of cosmetic dermatology.

Kalashnikova NG, Jafferany M, Lotti T (2021). Management and prevention of laser complications in aesthetic medicine: An analysis of the etiological factors. Dermatologic therapy.

Geetha AA, Abdul Latheef EN, Sukumarakurup S, Devi K, Jafferany M (2021). Psychiatric morbidity, stress and quality of life among geriatric dermatology patients: Therapeutic considerations from an Indian perspective. Dermatologic therapy.

Shivakumar S, Jafferany M, Kumar SV, Sood S (2021). A Brief Review of Dermatitis Artefacta and Management Strategies for Physicians. The primary care companion for CNS disorders.

Torales J, Ruiz Díaz N, Ventriglio A, Castaldelli-Maia JM, Barrios I, García O, Navarro R, González-Urbieta I, O'Higgins M, Jafferany M (2021). Hair-pulling disorder (Trichotillomania): Etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment in a nutshell. Dermatologic therapy.

González-Urbieta I, Jafferany M, Torales J (2021). Bupropion in dermatology: A brief update. Dermatologic therapy.

Zhou T, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Sun F, Jafferany M, Zhang H (2021). Psychodermatology knowledge and awareness in Chinese dermatologists: Results of a survey study. Dermatologic therapy.

Hafi B, Uvais NA, Jafferany M, Afra TP, Muhammed RT (2020). Palliative psychodermatology care during COVID-19 pandemic. Dermatologic therapy.

Abdelmaksoud A, Kroumpouzos G, Jafferany M, Lotti T, Sadoughifar R, Goldust M (2020). COVID-19 in the pediatric population. Dermatologic therapy.

Das A, Fatima F, Sil A, Podder I, Jafferany M (2020). Therapeutic management of psychological morbidity and impaired quality of life in patients with persistent dermatophytoses. Dermatologic therapy.

Caldaria A, Conforti C, Di Meo N, Dianzani C, Jafferany M, Lotti T, Zalaudek I, Giuffrida R (2020). COVID-19 and SARS: Differences and similarities. Dermatologic therapy.

Katsoulis K, Rutledge KJ, Jafferany M (2020). Delusional infestation: a prototype of psychodermatological disease. International journal of dermatology.

Hafi B, Jafferany M, Afra TP, Muhammed Razmi T, Uvais NA (2020). "Masked" empathy-A post-pandemic reality: Psychodermatological perspective. Dermatologic therapy.

Stamu-O'Brien C, Carniciu S, Halvorsen E, Jafferany M (2020). Psychological aspects of COVID-19. Journal of cosmetic dermatology.

Jafferany M, Ferreira BR, Abdelmaksoud A, Mkhoyan R (2020). Management of psychocutaneous disorders: A practical approach for dermatologists. Dermatologic therapy.

Goren A, Rathod D, Kroumpouzos G, Jafferany M, Goldust M (2020). Safety measures in dermatology help minimize spread of COVID-19. Dermatologic therapy.

Demaj D, Jorgaqi E, Zikaj G, Jafferany M (2020). Furuncular myiasis of the scalp associated with pigmented basal cell carcinoma: First case diagnosed in Albania. Dermatologic therapy.

Halvorsen E, Stamu-O'Brien C, Carniciu S, Jafferany M (2020). Psychological effects of COVID-19 on parenting and maternal-fetal mental health. Dermatologic therapy.

Das A, Sil A, Jaiswal S, Rajeev R, Thole A, Jafferany M, Ali SN (2020). A Study to Evaluate Depression and Perceived Stress Among Frontline Indian Doctors Combating the COVID-19 Pandemic. The primary care companion for CNS disorders.

Nada HA, Elshabrawy MM, Ismail NI, Hassan ET, Jafferany M, Elsaie ML (2020). Therapeutic implications and role of serum sphingolipids on psoriasis severity after narrow band ultraviolet B treatment: A cross sectional controlled study. Dermatologic therapy.

Sil A, Das A, Jaiswal S, Jafferany M, Thole A, Rajeev R, Ali SN (2020). Mental health assessment of frontline COVID-19 dermatologists: A Pan-Indian multicentric cross-sectional study. Dermatologic therapy.

Goldust M, Agarwal K, Kroumpouzos G, Jafferany M, Lotti T, Podder I (2020). Mental health status of dermatologists during the COVID-19 pandemic: A technology-based therapy. Dermatologic therapy.

Mostaghimi L, Jafferany M, Tausk F (2020). Psychocutaneous diseases: in search of a common language. International journal of dermatology.

Tran A, Desir AK, Okafor LC, Jafferany M, Copes LE (2020). Psychodermatology in clinical practice: An examination of physician attitudes, beliefs, and interventions toward psychocutaneous disease. Dermatologic therapy.

Simons RE, Zevy DL, Jafferany M (2020). Psychodermatology of vitiligo: Psychological impact and consequences. Dermatologic therapy.

Savo I, Jorgaqi E, Fida M, Vasili E, Kuci M, Doci X, Toci E, Jafferany M (2020). Therapeutic considerations and clinical characteristics of a sample of adolescent patients with acne vulgaris in Tirana, Albania: A cross-sectional study. Dermatologic therapy.

McDonald KA, Jafferany M, Rohani K (2020). Excoriation disorder vs skin-centered body dysmorphic disorder: A clinical and therapeutic update. Dermatologic therapy.

Jafferany M, Stamu-O'Brien C, Mkhoyan R, Patel A (2020). Psychotropic drugs in dermatology: A dermatologist's approach and choice of medications. Dermatologic therapy.

Handjani F, Saki N, Emad N, Hadibarhaghtalab M, Jafferany M (2020). Psychodermatology in Iran: A survey on knowledge, awareness, and practice patterns in Iranian dermatologists. Dermatologic therapy.

Arora G, Jafferany M, Arora S (2020). Balancing aesthetic and conventional dermatology practice in the COVID-19 era. Dermatologic therapy.

Das A, Kumar S, Sil A, Jafferany M (2020). Skin changes attributed to protective measures against COVID-19: A compilation. Dermatologic therapy.

Shalaby M, Elshahid A, Metwaly A, Ibrahim A, Jafferany M, Elsaie ML (2020). Therapeutic implications of C-reactive protein and uric acid in patients with psoriasis before and after narrow band ultraviolet B therapy. Dermatologic therapy.

Rahmatpour Rokni G, Rathod D, Tabarestani M, Mirabi A, Jha A, de Vita V, Mashhadi Kholerdi H, Feliciani C, Jafferany M, Wollina U, Lotti T, Goldust M (2020). Postherpetic neuralgia and recalcitrant cystic lesions following herpes zoster: A case report and review of treatment options. Dermatologic therapy.

Elsaie ML, Hanafy NS, Zaky MS, Hasan MS, Jafferany M (2020). Psychodermatology knowledge and awareness: A cross-sectional Egyptian perspective. Dermatologic therapy.

Trapeznikova TV, Pisklakova TP, Khomchenko VV, Kalashnikova NG, Lotti T, Jafferany M (2020). New technology for coagulation of dilated vessels using the combined effects of several modes of generation and wavelengths in one laser pulse for the treatment of pediatric hemangiomas: Open prospective study. Dermatologic therapy.

Zaki AM, Nada AS, Elshahed AR, Abdelgawad NH, Jafferany M, Elsaie ML (2020). Therapeutic implications of assessment of serum zinc levels in patients with vitiligo: A patient controlled prospective study. Dermatologic therapy.

Torales J, Melgarejo O, González I, García O, Barrios I, Jafferany M (2020). Psychopharmacology in dermatology: Treatment of primary psychiatric conditions in dermatology. Dermatologic therapy.

Yaremkevych R, Andrashko Y, Zimenkovskyi A, Jafferany M (2020). An alternative diagnostic method of eruptive vellus hair cysts: Report of a familial case with pruritus. Dermatologic therapy.

Saaiq M, Zalaudek I, Rao B, Lee Y, Rudnicka L, Czuwara J, Giuffrida R, Wollina U, Jafferany M, Lotti T, Grabbe S, Goldust M (2020). A brief synopsis on scalp melanoma. Dermatologic therapy.

Matiushenko V, Kutasevych Y, Jafferany M (2020). Neurotransmitter imbalance in serum of psoriatic patients in exacerbation stage with comorbid psychoemotional disorders. Dermatologic therapy.

Elsaie LT, Elshahid AR, Hasan HM, Soultan FAZM, Jafferany M, Elsaie ML (2020). Cross sectional quality of life assessment in patients with androgenetic alopecia. Dermatologic therapy.

Dimitrov D, Al Adawi M, Abdelhadi Z, Jafferany M (2020). Exacerbation of psoriasis after initiation of dupilumab in atopic dermatitis patient. Dermatologic therapy.

Amori P, Vitiello G, Cancelli A, Sadoughifar R, Jafferany M, Tirant M, Nguyen VT, Lotti T (2020). Advanced fractional radiofrequency for the rejuvenation of face, neck, and décolleté. Dermatologic therapy.

Sood S, Jafferany M, Vinaya Kumar S (2020). Depression, psychiatric comorbidities, and psychosocial implications associated with acne vulgaris. Journal of cosmetic dermatology.

Janardhanan AK, Sukumarakurup S, Abdul Latheef EN, George B, Riyaz N, Sukumaran SV, Jafferany M (2020). Therapeutic considerations related to stress levels associated with hand eczema: A clinico-etiological study. Dermatologic therapy.

Patel A, Jafferany M (2020). Multidisciplinary and Holistic Models of Care for Patients With Dermatologic Disease and Psychosocial Comorbidity: A Systematic Review. JAMA dermatology.

Markabayeva A, Ospanova S, Jafferany M (2020). Psychodermatology: knowledge, awareness, and attitude of dermatologists in Kazakhstan. International journal of dermatology.

Conforti C, Cannavò SP, Jafferany M, Dianzani C, Di Meo N, Lotti T, Zalaudek I, Giuffrida R (2020). Coronavirus disease 2019: Facts and controversies. Dermatologic therapy.

Hafi B, Uvais NA, Jafferany M, Afra TP, Muhammed RT (2020). Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on patients with obsessive compulsive and related disorders-Psychodermatological perspectives. Dermatologic therapy.

Shivakumar S, Jafferany M (2020). "The unfair drive to be fair": Psychosocial aspects and implications of the use of skin lightening agents. Dermatologic therapy.

Jorgaqi E, Savo I, Koraqi A, Doci X, Cela R, Vasili E, Jafferany M (2020). Efficacy of acne vulgaris treatment protocols according to its clinical forms. Dermatologic therapy.

Torales J, Echeverría C, Barrios I, García O, O'Higgins M, Castaldelli-Maia JM, Ventriglio A, Jafferany M (2020). Psychodermatological mechanisms of psoriasis. Dermatologic therapy.

Gupta M, Abdelmaksoud A, Jafferany M, Lotti T, Sadoughifar R, Goldust M (2020). COVID-19 and economy. Dermatologic therapy.

Filaj V, Xhafa M, Jorgaqi E, Gjonaj F, Kola I, Jafferany M (2020). Treatment of vascular soft tissue malformations: A retrospective study of 90 patients from Albania. Dermatologic therapy.

Patel A, Jafferany M (2020). Special Consideration for Patients With Morgellons Disease, Even Among Psychodermatology Patients?-Reply. JAMA dermatology.

Iftikhar U, Jafferany M, Khawaja AR (2020). Awareness and knowledge toward psychodermatology in South Asia: a Pakistani perspective. International journal of dermatology.

Torales J, García O, Barrios I, O'Higgins M, Castaldelli-Maia JM, Ventriglio A, Jafferany M (2020). Delusional infestation: Clinical presentations, diagnosis, and management. Journal of cosmetic dermatology.

Rudnicka L, Gupta M, Kassir M, Jafferany M, Lotti T, Sadoughifar R, Goldust M (2020). Priorities for global health community in COVID-19 pandemic. Dermatologic therapy.

Sadoughifar R, Goldust M, Abdshahzadeh H, Abrishamchi R, Rudnicka L, Jafferany M, Gupta M (2020). Artificial intelligence in diagnosis and management of COVID-19 in dermatology. Dermatologic therapy.

Galadari H, Krompouzos G, Kassir M, Gupta M, Wollina U, Katsambas A, Lotti T, Jafferany M, Navarini AA, Vasconcelos Berg R, Grabbe S, Goldust M (2020). Complication of Soft Tissue Fillers: Prevention and Management Review. Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD.

Zerbinati N, d'Este E, Farina A, Cornaglia AI, Jafferany M, Golubovic M, Binic I, Sigova J, Van Thuong N, Tirant M, Riva F, Protasoni M, Rauso R, Lotti T, Calligaro A (2020). Remodeling of collagen constituting interlobular septa of subcutaneous adipose tissue following microwaves application. Dermatologic therapy.

Kalashnikova NG, Lotti T, Urakova DS, Jafferany M (2020). Treatment of psoriatic skin lesions with a new Er:Yag laser technology: A case series study. Dermatologic therapy.

Arora G, Kassir M, Jafferany M, Galadari H, Lotti T, Satolli F, Sadoughifar R, Sitkowska Z, Goldust M (2020). The COVID-19 outbreak and rheumatologic skin diseases. Dermatologic therapy.

Hafi B, Abdul Latheef EN, Uvais NA, Jafferany M, Razmi T M, Tp A, Aysha Ks S (2020). Awareness of psychodermatology in Indian dermatologists: A South Indian perspective. Dermatologic therapy.

Jafferany M, Mkhoyan R, Stamu-O'Brien C, Carniciu S (2020). Nonpharmacological treatment approach in trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder). Dermatologic therapy.

Jafferany M, Salimi S, Mkhoyan R, Kalashnikova N, Sadoughifar R, Jorgaqi E (2020). Psychological aspects of aesthetic and cosmetic surgery: Clinical and therapeutic implications. Dermatologic therapy.

Torales J, Díaz NR, Barrios I, Navarro R, García O, O'Higgins M, Castaldelli-Maia JM, Ventriglio A, Jafferany M (2020). Psychodermatology of skin picking (excoriation disorder): A comprehensive review. Dermatologic therapy.

Everett GJ, Jafferany M, Skurya J (2020). Recent advances in the treatment of trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder). Dermatologic therapy.

Aslan Kayiran M, Karadag AS, Jafferany M (2020). Psychodermatology of acne: Dermatologist's guide to inner side of acne and management approach. Dermatologic therapy.

Arora G, Kroumpouzos G, Kassir M, Jafferany M, Lotti T, Sadoughifar R, Sitkowska Z, Grabbe S, Goldust M (2020). Solidarity and transparency against the COVID-19 pandemic. Dermatologic therapy.

Zerbinati N, Esposito C, Cipolla G, Calligaro A, Monticelli D, Martina V, Golubovic M, Binic I, Sigova J, Gallo AL, D'Este E, Jafferany M, Pratosoni M, Tirant M, Van Thuong N, Sangalli F, Rauso R, Lotti T (2020). Chemical and mechanical characterization of hyaluronic acid hydrogel cross-linked with polyethylen glycol and its use in dermatology. Dermatologic therapy.

Kalashnikova NG, Jafferany M, Lotti T (2020). Laser treatment of post-facelift flap necrosis: A clinical case. Dermatologic therapy.

Jafferany M, Jorgaqi E (2020). Psychodermatology in Balkans: Knowledge, awareness, and practice patterns of dermatologists in Albania. Dermatologic therapy.

Das A, Datta D, Kassir M, Wollina U, Galadari H, Lotti T, Jafferany M, Grabbe S, Goldust M (2020). Acanthosis nigricans: A review. Journal of cosmetic dermatology.

Schwartz RA, Pradhan S, Murrell DF, Jafferany M, Olisova OY, Lomonosov KM, Lotti T, Goldust M (2020). COVID-19 and immunosuppressive therapy in dermatology. Dermatologic therapy.

Fioranelli M, Jafferany M, Wollina U, Tirant M, Van Thuong N, Lotti T (2020). New local treatments for different types of melasma: Vascular type vs nonvascular type. A randomized polycentric study. Dermatologic therapy.

Skurya J, Jafferany M, Everett GJ (2020). Habit reversal therapy in the management of body focused repetitive behavior disorders. Dermatologic therapy.

Hafi B, Uvais NA, Afra TP, Razmi T M, Jafferany M, Abdul Latheef EN (2020). Hair transplantation, body dysmorphic disorder, and patients' attitude: A survey-based study from south India. Dermatologic therapy.

Jafferany M, Mkhoyan R, Arora G, Sadoughifar R, Jorgaqi E, Goldust M (2020). Treatment of skin picking disorder: Interdisciplinary role of dermatologist and psychiatrist. Dermatologic therapy.

Murrell DF, Rudnicka L, Shivakumar S, Kassir M, Jafferany M, Galadari H, Lotti T, Sadoughifar R, Sitkowska Z, Goldust M (2020). Biologics and Small Molecules in the Treatment of COVID-19. Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD.

Fatima F, Das A, Jafferany M, Gharami RC (2020). A 37-year-old woman with dermatitis artefacta: A case report. Dermatologic therapy.

Jorgaqi E, Jafferany M (2020). Giant condyloma acuminatum (Buschke-Lowenstein tumor): Combined treatment with surgery and chemotherapy. Dermatologic therapy.

Arora P, Jafferany M, Lotti T, Sadoughifar R, Goldust M (2020). Learning from history: Coronavirus outbreaks in the past. Dermatologic therapy.

Jafferany M, Patel A (2020). Trichopsychodermatology: The Psychiatric and Psychosocial Aspects of Hair Disorders. Dermatologic therapy.

Rabea AR, Elshahid AR, Elhakim MS, Hashish YH, Jafferany M, Elsaie ML (2020). Therapeutic implications of immunohistochemical expression pattern of the cancer stem cell marker (nestin) in basal and squamous cell carcinomas. Dermatologic therapy.

Giannetti L, Apponi R, Dello Diago AM, Jafferany M, Goldust M, Sadoughifar R (2020). Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome: Oral aspects and treatment. Dermatologic therapy.

Misitzis A, Goldust M, Jafferany M, Lotti T (2020). Psychiatric comorbidities in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa. Dermatologic therapy.

Goldust M, Kroumpouzos G, Murrell DF, Jafferany M, Lotti T, Wollina U, Shivakumar S (2020). Use of face masks in dermatology department during the COVID-19 outbreak. Dermatologic therapy.

Jorgaqi E, Demaj D, Zikaj G, Hajro E, Jafferany M (2020). Familial keloids associated with familial Noonan's syndrome treated with surgery followed by radiotherapy: First case from Albania. Dermatologic therapy.

Pardeshi SS, Khemani UN, Kamath RR, Kura MM, Jafferany M (2020). Therapeutic implications of dermoscopic findings in acanthosis nigricans: A clinical and histopathological study. Dermatologic therapy.

Savo I, Jorgaqi E, Vasili E, Mishtaku S, Demaj D, Jafferany M (2020). Treatment-seeking behavior, knowledge and beliefs about acne vulgaris among adolescents: A cross-sectional study in high school students in Tirana, Albania. Dermatologic therapy.

Hafi B, Uvais NA, Jafferany M, Afra TP, Muhammed Razmi T (2020). Can COVID-19 virus be transmitted through sex? Dermatologic therapy.

Neerackal RJ, Abdul Latheef EN, Sukumarakurup S, Jafferany M (2020). Relaxation therapy in the management of psoriasis. Dermatologic therapy.

Goldust M, Shivakumar S, Kroumpouzos G, Murrell DF, Rudnicka L, Jafferany M, Navarini AA (2020). Virtual conferences of dermatology during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dermatologic therapy.

Uvais NA, Latheef ENA, Hafi B, Jafferany M, Razmi MT, Afra TP (2020). Depression Literacy Among Dermatologists: An Online Survey Study in India. The primary care companion for CNS disorders.

Tirant M, Scala J, Jafferany M, Goldust M, Sadoughifar R, Lotti T (2020). Therapeutic and etiologic considerations related to blood group and triggers in psoriasis-A retrospective study. Dermatologic therapy.

Sharma A, Fölster-Holst R, Kassir M, Szepietowski J, Jafferany M, Lotti T, Goldust M (2020). The effect of quarantine and isolation for COVID-19 in general population and dermatologic treatments. Dermatologic therapy.

Kroumpouzos G, Gupta M, Jafferany M, Lotti T, Sadoughifar R, Sitkowska Z, Goldust M (2020). COVID-19: A relationship to climate and environmental conditions? Dermatologic therapy.

Jafferany M, Afrin A, Mkhoyan R, Khemani U, Sadoughifar R (2020). Therapeutic implications of personality disorders in dermatology. Dermatologic therapy.

Elsaie ML, Hussein SM, Zaky MS, Hanafy NS, Jafferany M (2020). Therapeutic implications of prevalence and predictor risk factors for burn out syndrome in Egyptian dermatologists: A cross sectional study. Dermatologic therapy.

Matiushenko VP, Kutasevych YF, Havryliuk OA, Jafferany M (2020). Effectiveness of psychopharmacotherapy in psoriasis patients with associated anxiety and depression. Dermatologic therapy.

Arora P, Rudnicka L, Sar-Pomian M, Wollina U, Jafferany M, Lotti T, Sadoughifar R, Sitkowska Z, Goldust M (2020). Scabies: A comprehensive review and current perspectives. Dermatologic therapy.

Jafferany M, Havryliuk O, Adaskevich U, Marozava A (2020). Psychodermatology in Ukraine and Belarus: an Eastern European perspective. International journal of dermatology.

Jafferany M, Davari ME (2019). Itch and psyche: psychiatric aspects of pruritus. International journal of dermatology.

Jafferany M, Patel A (2019). Understanding psychocutaneous disease: psychosocial & psychoneuroimmunologic perspectives. International journal of dermatology.

Anwar S, Jafferany M (2019). Trichotillomania: a psychopathological perspective and the psychiatric comorbidity of hair pulling. Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica, et Adriatica.

França K, Kumar A, Castillo D, Jafferany M, Hyczy da Costa Neto M, Damevska K, Wollina U, Lotti T (2019). Trichotillomania (hair pulling disorder): Clinical characteristics, psychosocial aspects, treatment approaches, and ethical considerations. Dermatologic therapy.

Nwankwo CO, Jafferany M (2019). N-Acetylcysteine in psychodermatological disorders. Dermatologic therapy.

Jafferany M, Osuagwu FC, Khalid Z, Oberbarnscheidt T, Roy N (2019). Prevalence and clinical characteristics of body dysmorphic disorder in adolescent inpatient psychiatric patients-a pilot study. Nordic journal of psychiatry.

Jafferany M, Capec S, Yaremkevych R, Andrashko Y, Capec G, Petrek M (2019). Effects of family constellation seminars on itch in patients with atopic dermatitis and psoriasis: A patient preference controlled trial. Dermatologic therapy.

Aikoye SA, Jafferany M, Osuagwu V, Plath DL (2019). The Man Who Saw Things on Carvedilol. The Tokai journal of experimental and clinical medicine.

Jafferany M, Patel A (2019). Skin-Picking Disorder: A Guide to Diagnosis and Management. CNS drugs.

Dimitrov D, Matusiak Ł, Evers A, Jafferany M, Szepietowski J (2019). Arabic language skin-related stigmatization instruments: Translation and validation process. Advances in clinical and experimental medicine : official organ Wroclaw Medical University.

Jafferany M, Khalid Z, McDonald KA, Shelley AJ (2018). Psychological Aspects of Factitious Disorder. The primary care companion for CNS disorders.

McDonald K, Shelley A, Jafferany M (2018). Knowledge Removes Discomfort-Reply. JAMA dermatology.

Jafferany M, Pastolero P (2018). Psychiatric and Psychological Impact of Chronic Skin Disease. The primary care companion for CNS disorders.

McDonald K, Shelley A, Jafferany M (2018). The PHQ-2 in Dermatology-Standardized Screening for Depression and Suicidal Ideation. JAMA dermatology.

Jafferany M, Patel A (2018). Therapeutic Aspects of Trichotillomania: A Review of Current Treatment Options. The primary care companion for CNS disorders.

Jafferany M, Osuagwu FC (2017). Evaluation of the Body Parts That Preoccupy Adolescents With Body Dysmorphic Disorder. The primary care companion for CNS disorders.

Osman OT, Souid AK, Al-Mugaddam F, Eapen BR, Jafferany M (2017). Attentiveness of Dermatologists in the Middle East to Psychocutaneous Medicine. The primary care companion for CNS disorders.

Jafferany M, Osuagwu FC (2017). Use of Topiramate in Skin-Picking Disorder: A Pilot Study. The primary care companion for CNS disorders.

Jafferany M, Franca K (2016). Psychodermatology: Basics Concepts. Acta dermato-venereologica.

Khawaja AR, Bokhari SM, Tariq R, Atif S, Muhammad H, Faisal Q, Jafferany M (2015). Disease Severity, Quality of Life, and Psychiatric Morbidity in Patients With Psoriasis With Reference to Sociodemographic, Lifestyle, and Clinical Variables: A Prospective, Cross-Sectional Study From Lahore, Pakistan. The primary care companion for CNS disorders.

Jafferany M, Bhattacharya G (2015). Psychogenic Purpura (Gardner-Diamond Syndrome). The primary care companion for CNS disorders.

Ocek T, Kani AS, Baş A, Yalcin M, Turan S, Emul M, Jafferany M (2015). Psychodermatology: Knowledge, Awareness, Practicing Patterns, and Attitudes of Dermatologists in Turkey. The primary care companion for CNS disorders.

Mufaddel A, Osman OT, Almugaddam F, Jafferany M (2013). A review of body dysmorphic disorder and its presentation in different clinical settings. The primary care companion for CNS disorders.

Jafferany M (2013). Auto-erythrocyte sensitization syndrome (Gardner-Diamond syndrome) in a 15-year-old adolescent girl. International journal of dermatology.

Jafferany M, Huynh TV, Silverman MA, Zaidi Z (2012). Geriatric dermatoses: a clinical review of skin diseases in an aging population. International journal of dermatology.

Jafferany M, Silverman MA (2011). Suicidal ideation associated with asenapine use: a report of 2 cases. Journal of clinical psychopharmacology.

Jafferany M, Stoep AV, Dumitrescu A, Hornung RL (2010). Psychocutaneous disorders: a survey study of psychiatrists' awareness and treatment patterns. Southern medical journal.

Jafferany M, Shireen F, Ibrahim A (2010). Lamotrigine-induced vaginitis and dysuria in an adult woman with bipolar depression. Primary care companion to the Journal of clinical psychiatry.

Jafferany M, Shireen F, Ibrahim A (2010). An open-label trial of topiramate in the treatment of skin picking in pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified. Primary care companion to the Journal of clinical psychiatry.

Jafferany M, Vander Stoep A, Dumitrescu A, Hornung RL (2010). The knowledge, awareness, and practice patterns of dermatologists toward psychocutaneous disorders: results of a survey study. International journal of dermatology.

Jafferany M, Feng J, Hornung RL (2009). Trichodaganomania: the compulsive habit of biting one's own hair. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Jafferany M, Lowry J (2008). Case report of olanzapine-associated elevation of serum creatine kinase in a 16-year-old boy with heat stroke. Primary care companion to the Journal of clinical psychiatry.

Jafferany M (2008). Lithium and psoriasis: what primary care and family physicians should know. Primary care companion to the Journal of clinical psychiatry.

Jafferany M (2008). Lithium and skin: dermatologic manifestations of lithium therapy. International journal of dermatology.

Jafferany M (2007). Psychodermatology: a guide to understanding common psychocutaneous disorders. Primary care companion to the Journal of clinical psychiatry.

Jafferany M, Haroon TS (1988). Tinidazole-induced fixed drug eruption. International journal of dermatology.

Jafferany M, Haroon TS (1988). Fixed drug eruption with lormetazepam (Noctamid) Dermatologica.

Jafferany M, Haroon TS (1987). Cutaneous manifestations of AIDS. JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association.

Jafferany M, Farid M, Haroon TS (1987). Study of fixed drug eruptions in Karachi. JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association.

Jafferany M, Haroon TS (1987). Tinidazole-induced fixed drug eruption. JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association.
Honorary Member
Honarary Member
Outstanding Achievement Award
Prof. Stefania Jablonska Medal 2024
Honorary membership
Appointed honorary Visiting Professor in Psychodermatology
Recipient of the 2007 Travel Grant
Awarded Distinguished Fellowship by American Psychiatric Association
Outstanding Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Resident Award
Recipient Educational Outreach Program Travel Grant
Internship, Hennepin County Medical Center 1, Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN)
Residency, Hennepin County Medical Center 1
M.B.B.S., Jinnah Sindh Medical University, karachi
Fellowship, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington (WA)
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Michigan State Medical Society
American Psychiatric Association
International Society of Dermatology
European Society of Dermatology and Psychiatry
Association for Psychocutaneous Medicine of North America