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Amy McMichael, M.D.

Professor, Dermatology
Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity

Clinical Specialties

Hair and Scalp Disease, Ethnic and Pigmented Skin Disease, Epidemiology of Skin Disease, Skin Care, Dermatology (general), Skin Cancer, Cosmetic Dermatology

Contact Information

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-3926
Department: 336-716-3926

Email: amcmicha@wakehealth.edu

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Education & Training

B.A., Swarthmore College , 1986
M.D., University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine , 1990
Internship, Internal Medicine, T Jefferson U Affil Hosps, 1991
Residency, Dermatology, U Michigan Affil Hosps, 1994

Board Certifications

American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology

NPI Number

1134104177

Amy McMichael, M.D.

Professor, Dermatology Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity

Contact Information

Academic: 336-716-2036 | Department: 336-716-3926

Email: amcmicha@wakehealth.edu

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Recent Publications

Bin Saif GA, McMichael A, Kwatra SG, Chan Y-H, Yosipovitch G. Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia severity is associated with cowhage-induced itch. Br J Dermatol. 2013;168(2):253-256.

McMichael AJ. Pigmentation concerns: assessment and treatment [editorial]. Cutis. 2013;February(Suppl):4.

Vachiramon V, Brown T, McMichael AJ. Patient satisfaction and complications following laser hair removal in ethnic skin. J Drugs Dermatol. 2012;11(2):191-195.

Glenn C, McMichael A, Feldman SR. Measuring patient satisfaction changes patient satisfaction [editorial]. J Dermatolog Treat. 2012;23(2):81-82.

Davis SA, Narahari S, Feldman SR, Huang W, Pichardo-Geisinger RO, McMichael AJ. Top dermatologic conditions in patients of color: an analysis of nationally representative data. J Drugs Dermatol. 2012;11(4):466-473.

Bin Saif GA, Alajroush A, Mcmichael A, Yosipovitch G. Healthy scalp has a reduced sensory thresholds to temperature, pain, itch and neurogenic inflammation response [abstract]. J Invest Dermatol. 2012;132(Suppl 1):S86.

Vachiramon V, McMichael A. Patient knowledge and attitudes on laser hair removal: a survey in patients of color [abstract]. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2012;66(4 Suppl):AB100.

Zupkosky P, McMichael A, Westbrook A, Kemp H. Investigator-blinded study on the potential benefits of daily shaving with an advanced shave regimen compared to shaving 2 to 3 times per week with a standard shave regimen in the management of the symptoms of pseudofolliculitis barbae [abstract]. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2012;66(4 Suppl):AB54.

McMichael A, Curtis AR, Guzman-Sanchez D, Kelly AP. Folliculitis and other follicular disorders In: Bolognia JL, Jorizzo JL, Schaffer JV, Callen JP, Cerroni L, Heymann WR, Hruza GJ, Mancini AJ, Patterson JW, Rocken M, Schwarz T, eds. Dermatology, vol 1. 3rd ed. Edinburgh: Elsevier/Saunders;2012: 571-586.

McMichael AJ, Vachiramon V, Guzman-Sanchez DA, Camacho F. Psoriasis in African-Americans: a caregivers' survey. J Drugs Dermatol. 2012;11(4):478-482.

Hall RR, McMichael AJ. Circumscribed alopecia: an unusual manifestation of pediculosis capitis. Pediatr Dermatol. 2012;29(4):513-514.

Vachiramon V, McMichael AJ. Approaches to the evaluation of lip hyperpigmentation. Int J Dermatol. 2012;51(7):761-770.

Bin Saif GA, Alajroush A, McMichael A, Kwatra SG, Chan Y-H, McGlone F, Yosipovitch G. Aberrant C nerve fibre function of the healthy scalp. Br J Dermatol. 2012;167(3):485-489.

Huynh M, Lee AD, Miller LM, Davis S, Feldman SR, McMichael A. Patients' satisfaction with dermatology residents. South Med J. 2012;105(10):520-523.

Tey HL, Maddison B, Wang H, Ishiju Y, McMichael A, Marks M, Willford P, Maruzivab D, Ferdinando D, Dick J, Yosipovitch G. Cutaneous innervation and itch in keloids [letter]. Acta Derm Venereol. 2012;92(5):529-531.

McMichael A. Approach to office visits for hair loss in women [editorial]. Cutis. 2011;87(1):8-9.

Olsen EA, Callender V, McMichael A, Sperling L, Anstrom KJ, Shapiro J, Roberts J, Durden F, Whiting D, Bergfeld W. Central hair loss in African American women: incidence and potential risk factors. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2011;64(2):245-252.

Maddison B, Tey E, Wang EH, Ishiju Y [sic] [Ishiuji Y], McMichael A, Marks M, Wilford P [sic] [Williford P], Maruziva D, Ferdinando D, Yosipovitch G, et al. Epidermal and dermal innervation density in keloids [abstract]. J Invest Dermatol. 2011;131(Suppl 1):S50.

Vachiramon V, McMichael AJ. Laser hair removal in ethnic skin: principles and practical aspects. J Drugs Dermatol. 2011;10(12):S17-S19.

Vachiramon V, McMichael AJ. Patient knowledge and attitudes on laser hair removal: a survey in people of color. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2011;10(3):197-201.

Kaur RR, Ali SM, McMichael AJ. Acne scarring and patients of African descent In: Tosti A, De Padova MP, Beer KR, eds. Acne scars: classification and treatment. London (UK): Informa Healthcare;2010: 98-109.

Conde J, Davis K, Ntuen E, Balmer N, Jones D, McMichael A. A case of imiquimod-induced alopecia. J Dermatolog Treat. 2010;21(2):122-124.

McMichael A. Female hair loss on the fronto-vertex scalp. Skin Aging. 2010;18(7):36-41.

McMichael A, Guzman-Sanchez D, Pichardo R, Iordanov M, Farley S, Inabinet R. Fas ligand expression is not up-regulated in scarring alopecias [abstract]. Exp Dermatol. 2010;19(6):608-609.

Olsen EA, McMichael A, Callender V, Sperling L, Anstrom K, Shapiro J, Roberts J, Durden F, Whiting D, Cacchio P, et al. Central hair loss in African American women stem cells, stem cell niches and cicatricial alopecia [abstract]. Exp Dermatol. 2010;19(6):568-569.

Ntuen EC, Guzman-Sanchez DA, McMichael AJ. Osteoma cutis as a sequela to facial acne: a case report. Cutis. 2010;86(2):100-102.

Hall RR, Pearce DJ, Brown T, McMichael AJ. Unwanted palatal hair: a consequence of complex oropharyngeal reconstruction. J Dermatolog Treat. 2009;20(3):149-151.

Strober BE, Menon K, McMichael A, Hordinsky M, Krueger G, Panko J, Siu K, Lustgarten JL, Ross EK, Shapiro J. Alefacept for severe alopecia areata: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Arch Dermatol. 2009;145(11):1262-1266.

Roseborough IE, McMichael AJ. Hair care practices in African-American patients. Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2009;28(2):103-108.

McElligott J, McMichael A, Sangueza OP, Anthony E, Rose D, McLean TW. Spontaneous regression of Langerhans cell histiocytosis in a neonate with multiple bony lesions. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2008;30(1):85-86.

McMichael A, Guzman Sanchez D, Kelly P. Folliculitis and the follicular occlusion tetrad In: Bolognia JL, Jorizzo JL, Rapini RP, eds. Dermatology. 2nd ed. St. Louis (MO): Mosby Elsevier;2008: 517-530.

McMichael AJ. Scalp and hair in the African American patient: normal state and in disease. J Cosmet Sci. 2008;59(2):178-179.

Olsen EA, Callender V, Sperling L, McMichael A, Anstrom KJ, Bergfeld W, Durden F, Roberts J, Shapiro J, Whiting DA. Central scalp alopecia photographic scale in African American women. Dermatol Ther. 2008;21(4):264-267.

Harris-Stith R, St. Surin-Lord S, McMichael A. Dry hair: biologic, chemical and clinical factors. Skin Aging. 2008;16(11):45-50.

Lee AD, McMichael AJ. Unusual cases of hair and scalp disorders. J Clin Aesthetic Dermatol. 2008;1(3):6-14.

Faulk LA, Khanna V, McMichael AJ, Feldman SR, Bhosle M, Balkrishnan R. An educational brochure helps improve patients' understanding of residents' role and level of training [letter]. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2007;56(1):165-167.

Wasserman D, Guzman-Sanchez DA, Scott K, McMichael A. Alopecia areata. Int J Dermatol. 2007;46(2):121-131.

Pawaskar MD, Parikh P, Markowski T, McMichael AJ, Feldman SR, Balkrishnan R. Melasma and its impact on health-related quality of life in Hispanic women. J Dermatolog Treat. 2007;18(1):5-9.

Balkrishnan R, McMichael A, Feldman S. Melasma and its impact on quality of life in Latino women [abstract]. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2007;56(2 Suppl):AB173.

McMichael AJ, Pearce DJ, Wasserman D, Camacho FT, Fleischer AB Jr, Feldman SR, Balkrishnan R. Alopecia in the United States: outpatient utilization and common prescribing patterns [letter]. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2007;57(2):S49-S51.

McMichael AJ. Hair breakage in normal and weathered hair: focus on the black patient. J Investig Dermatol Symp Proc. 2007;12(2):6-9.

Guzman Sanchez DA, Camacho F, Balkrishnan R, Inabinet R, Shander D, McMichael A. Investigator blinded study on the potential benefits of daily shaving compared to shaving 2-3 times weekly in the management of Pseudofolliculitis barbae [abstract]. J Invest Dermatol. 2006;126(Suppl):41.

Hickman JG, Duvic M, McMichael AJ, Elston D, Roberts JL, Sundberg JP. North American Hair Research Society mentorship program [abstract]. J Invest Dermatol. 2006;126(Suppl):100.

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Professor, Dermatology

Clinical Specialties

Hair and Scalp Disease, Ethnic and Pigmented Skin Disease, Epidemiology of Skin Disease, Skin Care, Dermatology (general), Skin Cancer, Cosmetic Dermatology