Howard Maibach, MD
Professor
Department of Dermatology
Contact Information
Dermatology Practice - Mt. Zion Campus
1701 Divisadero Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94115
415.353.7800 phone
415.353.7870 fax
Dr. Howard Maibach has written and lectured extensively on dermatotoxicology (the toxicity to man from skin exposure) and dermatopharmacology (the treatment of skin diseases). His current research programs include defining the chemical-biologic faces of irritant dermatitis and the study of percutaneous penetration.
When Dr. Maibach is not in the lab conducting research or in the classroom teaching, he is seeing patients at the Environmental Dermatoses Clinic (of the Dermatology Clinic), mostly providing second opinions on allergic contact dermatitis.
Dr. Maibach has been on the editorial boards of over 30 scientific journals and is a member of 19 professional societies including the American Academy of Dermatology, San Francisco Dermatological Society, and the International Commission on Occupational Health.
Clinical Specialties
- Dermatopharmacology
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Research Interests
- Dermatotoxicology
- Dermatopathology
- Percutaneous Penetration
Publications
Dr. Maibach's Bibliography
Also, search Pubmed and type "Maibach" in subject