About Dr. Rick Lin
Dr. Rick Lin is a Board Certified Dermatologist practicing in McAllen, Texas since 2006. He is the only Board Certified Mohs Micrographic Surgeon and Board Certified Pediatric Dermatologist in the Rio Grande Valley region.
Dr. Rick Lin earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biology at the University of California at Berkeley and received his medical degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth in 2001. He also graduated with the Master in Public Health Degree at the School of Public Health of the University of North Texas Health Science Center. He then completed a traditional rotating internship at Dallas Southwest Medical Center in 2002.
In 2005, Dr. Lin completed his Dermatology residency training at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri in conjunction with the Dermatology Institute of North Texas. Dr. Rick Lin served as the Chief Resident of the residency training program for 2 years. He was also the Resident Liaison for the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology for 2 years prior to the completion of his residency. In addition to general dermatology and dermatopathology, Dr. Lin received specialized training in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, advanced aesthetic surgery, and cosmetic dermatology.
Dr. Lin is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology in the primary specialty of dermatology. He also holds the certification of added qualification for Mohs Micrographic Surgery from the Bureau of Osteopathic Medical Specialists of the American Osteopathic Association. In addition, he is also a board-certified sub-specialist in Pediatric Dermatology.
As a leader in the field of dermatology, he previously served as the President of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. He was also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association and the President for District 14. Dr. Lin also serves on several advisory boards for different pharmaceutical companies and contributes his opinion to the development of new medications.
Scholarly Work
Valenzuela, F. I., & Hohnadel, M. (2024). Dermatoscopic characteristics of melanoma versus benign lesions and nonmelanoma cancers. In StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island, FL: StatPearls Publishing. Updated August 10, 2024. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK606113/ PMID: 39163417
Yousefian, F., Cortes, M., Yadlapati, S., & Gold, M. (2024). Looking beyond PRP, exosomes, and stem cells. Dermatological Reviews, 5, Article 10.1002/der2.254. https://doi.org/10.1002/der2.254
Yadlapati, S., Kaul, S., Yousefian, F., Gonzalez-Molina, V., & Shama-Brown, L. (2024). Tranexamic acid (TXA) infiltration: An effective option for reducing bleeding during Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) in patients on anticoagulant therapy. Skinmed, 22, 76-78. PMID: 38494623
Yousefian, F., Tiab, F., Yadlapati, S., Chirinos, R., & Rivlin, D. (2024). Development of de novo pemphigus vulgaris following COVID-19 vaccination. SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine, 8, 1319-1324. https://doi.org/10.25251/skin.8.1.19
Yousefian, F., Espinoza, L., Yadlapati, S., Lorenc, Z., & Gold, M. (2024). A comprehensive review of the medical and cosmetic applications of exosomes in dermatology. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 23, Article 10.1111/jocd.16149. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.16149 PMID: 38226413
Yadlapati, S., Taylor, D., & Tolkachjov, S. N. (2024). Implementing Apple AirTag to provide real-time tracking of histopathology specimens during transportation. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2024.08.030 PMID: 39182672
Yadlapati, S., Sathe, N. C., & Chaudhari, S. P. (2024). Eumycetoma. In StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island, FL: StatPearls Publishing. PMID: 34662025
Bernett, C. N., Fong, M., Yadlapati, S., & Rosario-Collazo, J. A. (2023). Linear IgA dermatosis. In StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island, FL: StatPearls Publishing. PMID: 30252369
Yadlapati, S., & Tripathy, K. (2023). Incontinentia pigmenti (Bloch-Sulzberger syndrome). In StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island, FL: StatPearls Publishing. PMID: 35201722
Yadlapati, S., Zito, P. M., & Rooney, J. A. (2023). Mohs micrographic surgery evaluation and treatment of microcystic adnexal carcinoma. In StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island, FL: StatPearls Publishing. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK36943971/ PMID: 36943971
Sundararajan, S., Thida, A. M., Yadlapati, S., Mukkamalla, S. K. R., & Koya, S. (2024). Metastatic melanoma. In StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island, FL: StatPearls Publishing. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK29262232/ PMID: 29262232
Yadlapati, S., Rosa-Nieves, P. M., Mehta, N., Merritt, B. G., & Carrasquillo, O. Y. (2024). Treatment of sebaceous carcinoma with Mohs micrographic surgery versus wide local excision: A systematic review. International Journal of Dermatology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijd.17283 PMID: 38856083
Sandrock, E., Davis, T. L., & Lin, R. (2024). Seemingly innocuous skin findings: A surprising turn in clinical evaluation.
Valenzuela, F., Davis, T. L., & Hohnadel, M. (2024). Green-black discoloration of fingernails in a 70-year-old female.
González-Molina, V., Davis, T. L., & Lin, R. (2024). Progressive vascular anomalies and musculoskeletal symptoms in an adult patient.
González-Molina, V., Davis, T. L., & Lin, R. (2024). Post-hospitalization dilemma: Investigating purple-brown plaques on the chest.
Sandrock, E., Davis, T. L., & Lin, R. (2024). A rapidly growing, tender nodule on the foot.
Valenzuela, F., Davis, T. L., & Hohnadel, M. (2024). Large, indurated, and painful plaque on the forehead.
González-Molina, V., Davis, T. L., & Lin, R. (2024). Rash decisions: A case of persistent pustules and plaques in a young female.
Sandrock, E., Davis, T. L., & Lin, R. (2024). A pediatric puzzle in the perianal area.
Sandrock, E., Davis, T. L., & Lin, R. (2023). Exploring a rare chronic nodule in the extremity.
Yadlapati, S., Zito, P., & Rivlin, D. (2023). A historical perspective of the evolution of Mohs micrographic surgery and the evolving management of lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 89, AB110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2023.07.443
Yousefian, F., Espinoza, L., Scully, T., Nutt, T., & Yadlapati, S. (2023). IgA pemphigus—painful and pruritic eruptions on patient’s entire body. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 89, AB175. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2023.07.703
Yadlapati, S., Yousefian, F., Shama-Brown, L., & Gonzalez-Molina, V. (2023). Sister Mary Joseph’s nodules: A sign of greater cancer burden. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association, 15, 206-207. https://doi.org/10.1097/JDN.0000000000000749
Yadlapati, S., Kaul, S., Shama-Brown, L., Yousefian, F., & Davis, T. (2023). Multiple flesh-colored nodules: A patient with multiple BAP1-inactivated melanocytic tumors. Skinmed, 21, 122-123. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.skin.2023.04.007 PMID: 37158355
Yousefian, F., & Yadlapati, S. (2023). The reply. The American Journal of Medicine, 136(10), e209. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2023.07.002 PMID: 37734811
Yousefian, F., Espinoza, L., Frandsen, M., Yadlapati, S., Eckert, A., & Bandino, J. (2023). A case of subcutaneous sarcoidosis treated with intralesional Kenalog. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association, 15, 146-148. https://doi.org/10.1097/JDN.0000000000000739
Yadlapati, S., Yousefian, F., & Browning, J. (2023). Billing and coding education in residency training programs: Preparing residents for the “real world.” The American Journal of the Medical Sciences, 365, Article 10.1016/j.amjms.2023.03.020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjms.2023.03.020 PMID: 36972733
Vance, P., Davis, T. L., & Hohnadel, M. (2023). Hyperpigmented patch mimicking melanocytic lesions.
González-Molina, V., Davis, T. L., & Lin, R. (2023). Spontaneous bruising in a young female patient.
Valenzuela, F., Davis, T. L., & Hohnadel, M. (2023). Patient with multiple grouped vesicles surrounding the border of a previous surgical scar.
Valenzuela, F., Davis, T. L., & Hohnadel, M. (2023). Hypopigmented and atrophic patch on the neck.
Valenzuela, F., Davis, T. L., & Hohnadel, M. (2023). Patient with chronic painful nodule on left third fingernail.
Yousefian, F., Yadlapati, S., & Browning, J. (2022). The use of Janus kinase inhibitors and narrowband ultraviolet B combination therapy in non-segmental vitiligo. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 22, Article 10.1111/jocd.15537. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.15537 PMID: 36440703
Yousefian, F., Espinoza, L., & Yadlapati, S., & Nutt, T. (2022). Egfri-induced skin folliculitis presenting on the scalp: A case report. Journal of Dermatology Research Reviews & Reports, 1-2. https://doi.org/10.47363/JDMRS/2022(3)139
Yousefian, F., Wang, H., Yadlapati, S., Cohen, J. A., & Browning, J. C. (2023). Granulomatous secondary syphilis: An uncommon presentation of the great imitator. The American Journal of Medicine, 136(2), e25-e26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2022.09.014 PMID: 36181788
Lin, R. Y., & Sun, G. (2022). Limbic keratoconjunctivitis associated with dupilumab treatment in atopic dermatitis. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, 10(9), 2450-2451. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaip.2022.06.029 PMID: 35931626
Yadlapati, S., Kaul, S., Gonzalez-Molina, V., Shama-Brown, L., & Yousefian, F. (2022). Erythema gyratum repens-like presentation of urticaria multiforme. International Journal of Dermatology, 62. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijd.16339 PMID: 35792872
Yadlapati, S., Kaul, S., & Jakhar, D. (2021). Liposomal bupivacaine infiltration as an effective option for postoperative pain management after Mohs surgery. International Journal of Dermatology, 61. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijd.15984 PMID: 34791645
Rothschild, M., Ronen, S., Mazo, E., & Suster, S. (2021). Painful piezogenic pitting of the fingers in older adults: A case series. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 85(3), 738-740. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2019.07.101 PMID: 31400452
Liu, E. T., Sella, R., Goernert, P., Kim, K., Chen, H., & Lin, R. T. (2021). Refractive results with SMILE using lower energy settings in the United States. PLoS One, 16(10), e0258835. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0258835 PMID: 34679121
Dueck, M. E., Lin, R., Zayac, A., Gallagher, S., Chao, A. K., Jiang, L., Datwani, S. S., Hung, P., & Stieglitz, E. (2019). Precision cancer monitoring using a novel, fully integrated, microfluidic array partitioning digital PCR platform. Scientific Reports, 9(1), 19606. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-55872-7 PMID: 31862911
Jiang, L., Lin, R., Gallagher, S., Zayac, A., Butchbach, M. E. R., & Hung, P. (2020). Development and validation of a 4-color multiplexing spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) genotyping assay on a novel integrated digital PCR instrument. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 19892. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-76893-7 PMID: 33199817
Beck, A., Lin, R., Reza Rejali, A., Rubens, M., Paquette, R., Vescio, R., Merin, N., Guerrero, M., Federizo, Y., Lua, M., Uy, L., Hernandez, L., Allred, M., Legaspi, R., Leaverton, M., Oliva, S., Castillo, R., Dean, L., Bourke, J., Cooper, S., Gharapetian, S., Causin, J., Lopiccolo, C., Ann Snoussi, L., VanStrien, P., Lill, M., Linhares, Y. P. (2020). Safety of bloodless autologous stem cell transplantation in Jehovah’s Witness patients. Bone Marrow Transplantation, 55(6), 1059-1067. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41409-019-0777-9 PMID: 31898692
Samuels, D. V., Rosenthal, R., Lin, R., Chaudhari, S., & Natsuaki, M. N. (2020). Acne vulgaris and risk of depression and anxiety: A meta-analytic review. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 83(2), 532-541. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2020.02.040 PMID: 32088269
Harbold, J., Rivera, C. A., Lin, R., Hohnadel, M., & Davis, T. L. (2019). Pink papules on both arms.
Ciccolini, K. T., Kim, J., Chaudhari, S. P., Lucas, A. S., Benhuri, B., Duran, J., Wu, S., & Lacouture, M. E. (2019). Incidence and risk of developing photosensitivity with targeted anticancer therapies. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 81(4), 1009-1011. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2019.01.077 PMID: 30731178
Ronen, S., Rothschild, M., Ollague, J., & Suster, S. (2019). Clear cell primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma. The American Journal of Dermatopathology, 41(10), e111-e115. https://doi.org/10.1097/DAD.0000000000001422 PMID: 30946100
Ku, C., Hohnadel, M., Lin, R., & Sedrak, M. (2019). Rare skin and muscle lesions.
Ronen, S., Rothschild, M., & Suster, S. (2019). The interstitial variant of granuloma annulare: Clinicopathologic study of 69 cases with a comparison with conventional granuloma annulare. Journal of Cutaneous Pathology, 46(7), 471-478. https://doi.org/10.1111/cup.13455 PMID: 30883851
Harbold, J., Rivera, C. A., & Lin, R. (2019). Rare lesion on a 9-month-old infant.
Chaudhari, S., Rivera, C. A., Davis, T. L., & Lin, R. (2018). Patient with a 5-year-long history of brown macule on left zygoma.
Kikam, A., & Rivera, C. A. (2018). Itchy lesion on a marathon runner.
Hoy, J. V., Kikam, A., Tyler, K., Peters, S. B., & Kaffenberger, B. H. (2018). Unusual presentation of erythema elevatum diutinum with underlying hepatitis B infection. Cutis, 101(6), 462-465. PMID: 30063775
Turner, P. J., Jerschow, E., Umasunthar, T., Lin, R., Campbell, D. E., & Boyle, R. J. (2017). Fatal anaphylaxis: Mortality rate and risk factors. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, 5(5), 1169-1178. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaip.2017.06.031 PMID: 28888247
Chaudhari, S., Leon, A., Levin, E., Neuhaus, I., & Liao, W. (2017). Case report of multiple keratoacanthomas and squamous cell carcinomas in a patient receiving pembrolizumab. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 16(5), 513-515. PMID: 28628690
Xue, R., Elbendary, A., Valdebran, M., Chaudhari, S., & Elston, D. (2016). Pathologic features of anogenital precancerous high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (squamous cell carcinoma in situ). Journal of Cutaneous Pathology, 43(9), 735-739. https://doi.org/10.1111/cup.12732 PMID: 27152742
Blattner, C. M., Chaudhari, S. P., Young, J. III, & Murase, J. E. (2016). A dermatologist’s guide to immunogenicity. International Journal of Women’s Dermatology, 2(3), 77-84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijwd.2016.05.001. PMID: 28492015
Chaudhari, S. P., Mortazie, M. B., Blattner, C. M., Garelik, J., Wolff, M., Daulat, J., & Chaudhari, P. (2016). Treatments for microcystic adnexal carcinoma: A review. Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 27(3), 278-284. https://doi.org/10.3109/09546634.2015.1089351 PMID: 26331917
Chaudhari, S. P., Tam, A. Y., & Barr, J. A. (2015). Curcumin: A contact allergen. Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 8(11), 43-48. PMID: 26705440
Chaudhari, S., & Mobini, N. (2015). Linear IgA bullous dermatosis: A rare clinicopathologic entity with an unusual presentation. Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 8(10), 43-46. PMID: 26557220
Adjamian, N., Kikam, A., Wessell, K. R., Casselman, J., Toller-Artis, E., Olasokan, O., & Hostoffer, R. W. (2015). Nocardia brain abscess and CD4(+) lymphocytopenia in a previously healthy individual. Case Reports in Immunology, 2015, 374956. https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/374956 PMID: 26448886
Chaudhari, S., Guo, Y., & Chaudhari, P. (2015). Simultaneous infection of human papillomavirus and poxvirus. Journal of Cutaneous Pathology, 42(11), 916-918. https://doi.org/10.1111/cup.12554 PMID: 26247821
Chaudhari, S., Blanchard, L., Chaudhari, P. J., & Lythgoe, T. (2015). The first reported case of metastatic microcystic adnexal carcinoma in an adolescent. Dermatologic Surgery, 41(2), 286-288. https://doi.org/10.1097/DSS.0000000000000258 PMID: 25627630
