
Megha M Tollefson MD
Pediatric Dermatology
Associate Professor, Dermatology and Pediatrics, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
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Education & Training
- Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Dermatology, 2010 - 2011
- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Dermatology, 2007 - 2010
- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Pediatrics, 2003 - 2006
- Mayo Clinic College of MedicineClass of 2003
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2010 - Present
- MN State Medical License 2004 - 2026
- WI State Medical License 2013 - 2019
- American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
- American Board of Dermatology Pediatric Dermatology
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FAAD) American Academy of Dermatology
Clinical Trials
- A Longitudinal Observational Study of Patients Undergoing Therapy for IMISC Start of enrollment: 2018 Dec 21
- The Role of Bathing Additives in the Treatment of Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Start of enrollment: 2019 Feb 21
- Bone Health in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis Start of enrollment: 2018 Jul 30
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Efficacy and safety of ruxolitinib cream in children aged 2 to 11 years with atopic dermatitis: Results from TRuE-AD3, a phase 3, randomized double-blind study.Lawrence F Eichenfield, Linda F Stein Gold, Eric L Simpson, Andrea L Zaenglein, April W Armstrong
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2025-09-01 - The Effect of Isotretinoin Treatment for Acne Vulgaris on Height in Adolescents: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using the Rochester Epidemiology Project.Kathryn K Xu, Nessa Aghazadeh, Peter Tebben, Austin Todd, Megha Tollefson
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2025-08-14 - Pediatric drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms: Pharmacovigilance and prognosis.Tung S Tran, Trieu M L Tran, Trang M Nguyen, Hilary B Kunkel, Khanh D Nguyen
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2025-06-01
Journal Articles
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa in the Pediatric PopulationLucia Z Diaz, Amir Horev, Megha Tollefson, Yvonne E Chiu, Haley B Naik, JAMA Dermatology
- Consensus Statement for the Management and Treatment of Port-Wine Birthmarks in Sturge-Weber SyndromeIlona J Frieden, Andrew C Krakowski, Moise L Levy, Megha M Tollefson, Kristen M Kelly, JAMA Dermatology
- Comparison of Bleach, Acetic Acid, and Other Topical Anti‐Infective Treatments in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study on Antibiotic ExposureMegha M Tollefson, Sarah Asch, Pediatric Dermatology
Press Mentions
- F.D.A. Targets Mousse and Foam SunscreensAugust 23rd, 2025
- Finding a Place for AI in Medical EducationJune 23rd, 2025
- American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Recommendations on Treating Eczema: Clinical ReportMay 19th, 2025
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Society for Pediatric DermatologyMember
- Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceMember
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