Leyda Elizabeth Bowes, MD, PA
Publications
| 1999 |
Collagen Fiber Orientation as Detected by Small Angle Light Scattering in a Wound Healing Model of Fibrosis
Bowes LE, Hiester E, Sacks M, Brahmatewari J, Mertz P, Eaglstein WH
Journal of Wound Repair and Regeneration - May/June 1999 |
| 1999 |
Comparison of the 585 nm Pulsed Dye Laser and the Short Pulsed CO2 Laser in the Treatment of Striae Distensae in Skin Types IV-VI
Nouri K, Romagosa R, Chartier T, Bowes LE, Spencer JM
Journal of Dermatologic Surgery - May 1999 |
| 1999 |
Combination Treatment of Melasma with Pulsed CO2 Laser Followed by Q-Switched Alexandrite Laser: A Pilot Study
Nouri K, Bowes LE, Chartier T, Romagosa R, Spencer JM
Journal of Dermatologic Surgery - June 1999 |
| 2001 |
A Double-Blind, Side-by-Side Comparison Study of Low Fluence Long Pulse Dye Laser to Coolant Treatment for Wrinkling of the Cheeks
Rostan EF, Bowes LE, Iyer S, Fitzpatrick RE.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy – September 2001 |
| 2001 |
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis of the Scalp Following Anticonvulsant Use and Cranial Irradiation
Trent JT, Bowes LE, Romanelli P, Kerdel FA.
Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery – Nov/Dec 2001 |
| 2002 |
Sclerotherapy of Reticular and Telangiectatic Veins of the Face, Hands and Chest
Bowes LE, and Goldman MP
Journal of Dermatologic Surgery - January 2002 |
| 2002 |
Comparative Treatment of Pigmented Hypertrophic Scars with the 585 nm
Flashlamp-Pumped Pulsed Dye Laser and the 532 nm Frequency-Doubled
Nd:YAG Laser in the Q-Switched and Variable Pulse Modes
Bowes LE, Nouri K, Berman B, Pardo R, Jimenez G, Rodriguez L, Spencer J
Journal of Dermatologic Surgery – February 2002 |
| 2002 |
Effective Treatment of Mild to Moderate Facial Acne with Topical Retinol Complex/Vitamin E Lotion, AHA/BHA Cream and Salicylic Acid Toner
Bowes LE, Fitzpatrick RE
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology – March 2002 |
| 2004 |
Full Face Laser Resurfacing: Therapy and Prophylaxis for Actinic Keratoses and Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers
Friedli A, Iyer S, Bowes LE, Fitzpatrick RE
Journal of Laser Surgery and Medicine |
| 2004 |
Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma with the Ultrapulse Carbon Dioxide Laser: Efficacy and Long-Term Results
Iyer S, Bowes LE, Fitzpatrick RE
Journal of Laser Surgery and Medicine |
| 2004 |
Collagen Tightening with the Sciton versus the CO3 laser: A Clinical and Histologic Comparison of the Effects of Two Long Pulse Erbium Lasers
Bowes LE, Iyer S, Fitzpatrick RE
Journal of Laser Surgery and Medicine |
| 2004 |
Treatment of Facial Scarring and Ulceration Resulting from Acne Excoriee with 585 nm Pulsed Dye Laser Irradiation and Cognitive Psychotherapy
Bowes LE, Alster TS
Journal of Dermatologic Surgery |
 Chapters/Books
| 2001 |
eMedicine OnLine
Tufted Angioma Chapter
Bowes LE, Goldman MP. |
| 1999, 2000 |
The Miami Review for the American Board of Dermatology Examination
Berman B, Kirsner R, Machler B, Bowes LE, et al. 1999 & 2000 eds. |
Works Accepted for Publication
| 2006 |
Persistent Localized Skin Reactions following Hyaluronic Acid Gel Injection:
Review and Management Considerations
Bowes LE, Alexandrides JK.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
Other Works Submitted for Publication
| 2006 |
Treatment of Facial Scars With Combined CO2 and Erbium:YAG Laser Skin
Resurfacing, followed by Modified Scar Excision
Bowes LE, Iyer S, Rostan EF, Fitzpatrick RE
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
Other Research/Studies
| 2002-2003 |
Effects of 532 nm KTP Laser Exposure on Acne and Sebaceous Glands
Principal Investigator: R. Rox Anderson, MD
Wellman Laboratories of Photomedicine
Harvard Medical School - Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA |
| 2002-2003 |
Use of a Flashlamp System with Blue/Green Light and Infrared Handpieces in the Treatment of Acne
Principal Investigator: R. Rox Anderson, MD
Wellman Laboratories of Photomedicine
Harvard Medical School - Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA |
| 2002-2003 |
Study of a New Diode Laser Device (LaserBlade) for Hair Removal Operating in Focusing and Scanning Mode
Principal Investigator: R. Rox Anderson, MD
Wellman Laboratories of Photomedicine
Harvard Medical School - Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA |
Clinical Research Experience
| 1996 |
Clinical efficacy of topical diclofenac in the treatment of actinic keratoses:
A double-blind, placebo-controlled multi-center trial
Research Associate - Veterans’ Administration Medical Center, Miami, FL |
| 2001 |
A Phase I Safety Study of Topical PH-10 Solution and Laser Light for the Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis
Photogen, Inc. |
| 2001 |
A Marketing Study for a Multi-Center, Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled, Split-Face Trial to Evaluate Treatment of Photodamage Using Cytokines in a Topical Formulation Compared to its Vehicle
Skin Medica, Inc. |
| 2001 |
An Open-Label, Randomized, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Subcutaneously Administered Anti-CD11a Used In Combination with Topical Psoriasis Therapies for Prolonged Maintenance Treatment
Genentech, Inc. |
| 2001 |
A randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Three Dose Levels of Rosiglitazone Maleate in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis
GlaxoSmithKline |
| 2001 |
A Two-Part, Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multiple Dose Clinical Trial of ABX-IL8 in Patients with Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis
Abgenix, Inc. |
| 2001 |
Nonablative Skin Treatment with the Thermage Radio Frequency ThermaCool System - Abdominoplasty Study
Sub-Investigator - Thermage, Inc. |
| 2001 |
Nonablative Skin Treatment with the Thermage Radio Frequency
ThermaCool System - Crows’ Feet Study
Thermage, Inc. |
| 2001 |
Nonablative Skin Treatment with the Thermage Radio Frequency ThermaCool System - Facelift Study
Thermage, Inc. |
Presentations and Lectures
| 1996 |
Collagen Fiber Orientation as Detected by Small Angle Light Scattering in a Wound Healing Model of Fibrosis
Eastern Student Research Forum, Miami, FL - February
Medical Symposium on Advanced Wound Repair, Atlanta, GA – April
Society for Investigative Dermatology, Washington, DC - May
Wound Healing Society Annual Meeting, Boston, MA - June |
| 1997 |
A Case of Dermatomyositis Sine Myositis Presenting with Heliotrope Rash and Bilateral Circumscribed Patches of Alopecia
Miami Dermatological Society, September 1997 |
| 1997 |
Nevus of Ota: Therapeutic Suggestions
Miami Dermatological Society, September 1997 |
| 1997 |
Segmental Neurofibromatosis Diagnosed in a 73-year-old Woman
Miami Dermatological Society, October 1997 |
| 1997 |
Congenital Infantile Myofibromatosis: Management Suggestions
Miami Dermatological Society, October 1997 |
| 1997 |
A New Diagnosis of Tuberous Sclerosis in a 32-year-old Woman with a History of Absence Seizures and Mental Retardation
Miami Dermatological Society, November 1997 |
| 1998 |
A Forty-Year History of Eumycetoma of the Foot, Complicated by Osteomyelitis: Treatment Suggestions
Miami Dermatological Society, June 1998 |
| 1999 |
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Presenting with Extensive Scalp Involvement
Gross and Microscopic Dermatology Session
American Academy of Dermatology, New Orleans, LA, March ‘99 |
| 1999 |
Successful Treatment of Systematized Epidermal Nevus with the Ultrapulsed CO2 Laser
Miami Dermatological Society, June 1999 |
| 2000 |
Comparative Treatment of Pigmented Hypertrophic Scars with the 585 nm
Flashlamp-Pumped Pulsed Dye Laser and the 532 nm Frequency-Doubled
Nd:YAG Laser in the Q-Switched and Variable Pulse Modes
Residents’ Research Day
University of Miami Department of Dermatology, May 2000 |
| 2001 |
In Vivo Three-Dimensional Skin Imaging as an Objective Means to Measure
Improvement of Periorbital Rhytids Treated with a Nonablative 1,320 nm
Nd:YAG Laser
American Society for Laser Surgery and Medicine
New Orleans, LA, April 2001 |
| 2001 |
My Approach to Laser Treatment of Facial Vascular Lesions
American Academy of Dermatology - ACADEMY 2001
Anaheim, CA, July 30 |
| 2001 |
Lasers Workshop 402
American Academy of Dermatology - ACADEMY 2001
Anaheim, CA, July 30 |
| 2001 |
Sclerotherapy of Telangiectatic and Reticular Veins of the Face, Hands and Chest
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery/
American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology Combined Annual Meeting
Dallas, TX, October 2001 |
| 2001 |
Liposuction of the Dorsal Cervicothoracic Hump: Operative Techniques and Pearls
San Diego Dermatological Society, October 2001 |
| 2001 |
Excellent Clearing of Port-Wine Stain in a Pediatric Patient Using the Long Pulsed Dye Laser
San Diego Dermatological Society, October 2001 |
| 2001 |
Full Face Ultrapulse CO2 Laser Resurfacing Followed by Topical (Human) Growth Factor Solution Application Twice Daily Leading to Dramatic Reversal of Photodamage and Rhytids
San Diego Dermatological Society, October 2001 |
| 2001 |
The Excimer Laser in the Treatment of Hypopigmentation of the Neck Following Ultrapulse CO2 Laser Resurfacing
San Diego Dermatological Society, October 2001 |
| 2002 |
Sclerotherapy of Telangiectatic and Reticular Veins of the Face, Hands and Chest
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery,
Fort Lauderdale, FL - February 2002 |
| 2002 |
Treatment of Leg Telangiectasias with a 1064 nm Long Pulse Nd:YAG Laser Using Dynamic vs Contact Cooling. A Comparative Study
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery,
Atlanta, GA - April 12, 2002 |
| 2002 |
Treatment of Facial Scars with Concurrent CO2 Laser Resurfacing and Excision
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Fort Lauderdale, Florida - February 2, 2002
American Society for Laser Surgery and Medicine
Atlanta, GA - April 13, 2002
Regional Conference in Dermatological Laser and Facial Cosmetic Surgery 2002
Wanchai, Hong Kong – September 14, 2002 |
| 2003 |
Effects of KTP Laser Exposure on Acne and Sebaceous Glands
Wellman Laboratories of Photomedicine – Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA – May 6, 2003
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery/
British Medical Laser Association/
European Laser Association
Edinburgh, Scotland – September 22, 2003 |
| 2003 |
Flashlamp Technology: Clinical Applications
LaserMed Symposium
Zurich, Switzerland – September 25, 2003 |
| 2004 |
Effects of KTP Laser Exposure on Acne and Sebaceous Glands
American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting
Washington DC – February 2004 |
Teaching Responsibilities
| 2001 |
San Diego Dermatological Society
Program Director – Fall Meeting
October 2001 |
| 2004-05 |
Massachusetts General Hospital - Department of Dermatology
Teaching of Dermatology Resident and Third Year Medical Students
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. |
Abroad Clerkships
| 1996 |
Clinical Clerkship
University of Vienna School of Medicine
Vienna General Hospital Department of Dermatology
Director: Klaus Wolff, MD
Vienna, Austria – March/April ‘96 |
| 1999 |
Visiting Externship
Saint John’s Institute of Dermatology
Dermatologic Surgery and Laser Unit
Director: Richard Barlow, FRCS
London, UK – September ‘99 |
| 2000 |
Clinical Clerkship
American Cosmetic Surgery
Director: John Alexandrides, MD.
London, UK – July – December ‘00 |
| 2002 |
Clinical Clerkship
Washington Institute for Dermatologic Laser Surgery
Director: Tina S Alster, MD
Washington, DC - November |
Volunteer Activities
AAD Annual Skin Cancer Screening and Awareness Program:
| 1999, 2000 |
Department of Dermatology
University of Miami - Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Miami, Florida – May |
| 2002-05 |
Department of Dermatology
Harvard Medical School - Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA – May |
| 2007 |
Community Lecture Series
Skin Cancer: New Medications and Treatments
Mercy Hospital Skin Cancer Awareness Program
Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, Florida |
Other Interests and Qualifications
- Fluent in Spanish and French
- ACLS Certification 1996, 2001
- Laser Safety Course, 2002
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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