RajaSivamaniMDMS, CAT

Dermatology • Sacramento, CA

Acne & Rosacea

Assistant Professor of Clinical Dermatology

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Office
1495 River Park Dr
Ste 200
Sacramento, CA 95815
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Education & Training

University of California, Davis, School of MedicineClass of 2009
University of California, Berkeley and University of California, San Francisco Joint Graduate Group in BioengineeringMS, Bioengineering
University of California, BerkeleyBS, Bioengineering, High Honors
California College of AyurvedaCAT, Ayurvedic Medicine

Certifications & Licensure

HI State Medical License 2024 - 2026
CA State Medical License 2010 - 2024
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Clinical Trials

The Lipid Profile of the Skin Surface in Acne Start of enrollment: 2013 Nov 01
Completed
The Effect of Microneedle Pretreatment on Topical Anesthesia Start of enrollment: 2014 Jan 01
Completed
Not Applicable
De Novo Lipogenesis of Sebaceous Glands in Acne Start of enrollment: 2015 Oct 01
Completed
Early Phase 1
Lipidome and Microbiome Profile of Acne Start of enrollment: 2016 Mar 01
Active, not recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2
Nitrosomonas Eutropha on Nitrolipids in the Skin Start of enrollment: 2016 Oct 01
Completed
Phase 1
The Effect of Almonds on Skin Lipids and Wrinkles Start of enrollment: 2016 Oct 25
Completed
Not Applicable
Turmeric and Turmeric-containing Tablets and Sebum Production Start of enrollment: 2016 Nov 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Turmeric and Curcumin on Sebum Production Start of enrollment: 2016 Nov 30
Completed
Not Applicable
Comparison of the Cosmetic Effects of Bakuchiol and Retinol Start of enrollment: 2017 Mar 24
Completed
Early Phase 1
Pilot Study of Triphala and Rubia Cordifolia on Gut Microbiome and Skin Start of enrollment: 2018 Mar 12
Completed
Not Applicable
Cosmetic Effects of Topical Acetyl Zingerone Start of enrollment: 2017 Dec 11
Completed
Not Applicable
The Influence of Oral Probiotics on the Microbiome and Lipidome Start of enrollment: 2018 Jun 29
Completed
Not Applicable
Lipidome and Microbiome Profile of the Eye in Rosacea Start of enrollment: 2017 Nov 02
Completed
Early Phase 1
Evaluation of Hexyresorcinol vs Hydroquinone for Photoaging Start of enrollment: 2019 Jul 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Interactions Between Skincare Product Ingredients and the Skin Microbiome Start of enrollment: 2020 Feb 11
Completed
Not Applicable
Oral Pomegranate Extract on the Microbiome and Skin Biophysical Properties Start of enrollment: 2020 Nov 09
Completed
Not Applicable
Oral Probiotics on the Microbiome and Lipidome in Acne Vulgaris Start of enrollment: 2020 May 11
Recruiting
Not Applicable
The Effects of Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract on the Gut Microbiome and Skin Biophysical Properties Start of enrollment: 2020 Oct 15
Completed
Not Applicable
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Prospective Randomized Double-Blind Vehicle-Controlled Study of Topical Coconut and Sunflower Seed Oil-Derived Isosorbide Diesters on Atopic Dermatitis.
Nadora, D., Burney, W., Chaudhuri, R., Galati, A., Min, M., Fong, S., Lo, K., Chambers, C., Sivamani, R.> ;Dermatitis. 2024 Feb 23
Prospective Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of a Standardized Oral Pomegranate Extract on the Gut Microbiome and Short-Chain Fatty Acids.
Chakkalakal, M., Pan, A., Nadora, D., Min, M., Dumont, A., Burney, W., Chambers, C., Sivamani, R.> ;Foods. 2023 Dec 19
The Role of the Skin Mycobiome in Atopic Dermatitis: Implication of Yeast and Fungus Overgrowth in Disease Exacerbation.
Ajay S Dulai, Mildred Min, Raja K Sivamani> ;Dermatitis. 2023 Nov 22
Effect of Pulsing Digital Heating Devices on Skin Parameters, Subjective Pain, Mood, and Anxiety.
Gahoonia, N., Gahoonia, N., Gahoonia, N., Nicole Natarelli, Chaitra Subramanyam, Nimrit Gahoonia, Waqas Burney, Raja K Sivamani, Jessica Maloh> ;Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2023 Nov 21
The Gut and Skin Microbiome in Alopecia: Associations and Interventions.
Alexis E Carrington, Jessica Maloh, Yvonne Nong, Oma N Agbai, Apple A Bodemer, Raja K Sivamani> ;The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology. 2023 Oct 1
1 citations
Soy Protein Containing Isoflavones Improves Facial Signs of Photoaging and Skin Hydration in Postmenopausal Women: Results of a Prospective Randomized Double-Blind Con...
Julianne Rizzo, Mildred Min, Sarah Adnan, Nasima Afzal, Jessica Maloh, Cindy J Chambers, Vivien Fam, Raja K Sivamani> ;Nutrients. 2023 Sep 23
1 citations
Systematic review and estimated cost-efficacy of biologics compared with narrowband ultraviolet B light for the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis and atopic de...
Tatiana McCoy, Nicole Natarelli, Adrianne Pan, Anastasia Shakhbazova, Raja K Sivamani, Cindy J Chambers> ;International Journal of Dermatology. 2023 Aug 1
1 citations
A review of the use of beeswax in skincare.
Yvonne Nong, Jessica Maloh, Nicole Natarelli, Hemali B Gunt, Esther Tristani, Raja K Sivamani> ;Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2023 Aug 1
10 citations
Plant-Based Foods for Skin Health: A Narrative Review.
Vivien W. Fam, Prae Charoenwoodhipong, Raja K Sivamani, Roberta R. Holt, Carl L. Keen, Robert M. Hackman> ;Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 2021 Oct 30
Phototoxicity Secondary to Home Fireplace Exposure After Photodynamic Therapy for Actinic Keratosis.
Lauren A Hassoun, Vivian Y. Shi, Raja K Sivamani> ;Cutis. 2021 Oct 1
1 citations
Undermining during cutaneous wound closure for wounds less than 3 cm in diameter: a randomized split wound comparative effectiveness trial.
Jayne S Joo, Aunna Pourang, Catherine N. Tchanque-Fossuo, April W. Armstrong, Danielle M. Tartar, Thomas H. King, Raja K Sivamani, Daniel B. Eisen> ;Archives of Dermatological Research. 2021 Sep 21
1 citations
Health insurance relationship to sun protection practices and beliefs.
Tess Engel, Mimi Nguyen, Adrianne Pan, Raja K Sivamani> ;Dermatology Online Journal. 2021 Sep 15
Papulopustular rosacea during nivolumab therapy of metastatic squamous cell esophageal carcinoma
Nimrit K Gahoonia, Alexis E. Carrington, Cindy J Chambers, Raja K Sivamani> ;Dermatology Online Journal. 2021 Sep 15
Cosmetic Commentary: Response to "Is bakuchiol the new 'skincare hero'?"
Raja K Sivamani> ;Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2021 Jun 4
1 citations
Anti-MDA-5 negative, anti-Ku positive clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis.
Alexis E. Carrington, Danielle M. Tartar, Raja K Sivamani> ;Dermatology Online Journal. 2021 Apr 15
1 citations
Knowledge and behavior on sun protection in outdoor rock climbers.
Lily Park, Negar Foolad, Raja K Sivamani> ;Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine. 2021 Apr 1
8 citations
Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effects of Almonds on Facial Wrinkles and Pigmentation.
Iryna Rybak, Alexis E. Carrington, Simran Dhaliwal, Aliza Hasan, Hera Wu, Waqas Burney, Jessica Maloh, Raja K Sivamani> ;Nutrients. 2021 Feb 27
Patient perceptions about nutrition and skin health: a survey study characterizing patient opinions and information resources
Josephine Hai, Michael Nguyen, Aliza Hasan, Adrianne Pan, Tess Engel, Raja K Sivamani> ;Dermatology Online Journal. 2021 Jan 15
Lichen planopilaris with significant post-inflammatory pigmentary alteration.
Chaitra Subramanyam, Hera Wu, Parul Puri, Cynthia J Chambers, Raja K Sivamani> ;Dermatology Online Journal. 2021 Jan 15
7 citations
Randomized double-blind vehicle controlled study of the effects of topical acetyl zingerone on photoaging.
Simran Dhaliwal, Iryna Rybak, Aunna Pourang, W. Burney, Kelly N. Haas, Simran Sandhu, Robert W. Crawford, Raja K Sivamani> ;Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2021 Jan 1
12 citations
A Systematic Review of Nutrition, Supplement, and Herbal-Based Adjunctive Therapies for Vitiligo
Anastasia Shakhbazova, Hera Wu, Cynthia J Chambers, Raja K Sivamani> ;Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2021 Apr 15
15 citations
The therapeutic potential of cannabinoids for integumentary wound management.
Maximillian A. Weigelt, Raja K Sivamani, Hadar Lev-Tov> ;Experimental Dermatology. 2021 Feb 1
12 citations
Prospective Evaluation of Mango Fruit Intake on Facial Wrinkles and Erythema in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Clinical Pilot Study
Vivien W. Fam, Roberta R. Holt, Carl L. Keen, Raja K Sivamani, Robert M. Hackman> ;Nutrients. 2020 Nov 4
14 citations
Alternative Treatment Approaches to Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: A Systematic Review.
Melissa A. Nickles, Aliza Hasan, Anastasia Shakhbazova, Sarah Wright, Cynthia J Chambers, Raja K Sivamani> ;Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2021 Feb 12
10 citations
Modulatory Effects of Triphala and Manjistha Dietary Supplementation on Human Gut Microbiota: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study
Christine Tara Peterson, Aunna Pourang, Simran Dhaliwal, Jordan N. Kohn, Sasha Uchitel, Harjot Singh, Paul J. Mills, Scott N. Peterson, Raja K Sivamani> ;Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2020 Sep 18
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Journal Articles

Prospective, Randomized, Double‐Blind Assessment of Topical Bakuchiol and Retinol for Facial Photoaging
M Trivedi, M Nguyen, R K Sivamani, N Foolad, S Dhaliwal, The British Journal of Dermatology
Short‐Term Exposure of Human Sebocytes to 13‐Cis Retinoic Acid Induces Acnegenic Changes
C Nguyen, R R Isseroff, R K Sivamani, The British Journal of Dermatology

Lectures

Complementary, Natural and Novel Dermatology Therapeutics: An Evidence-based Perspective
American Academy of Dermatology - Annual Meeting 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 3/3/2019

Press Mentions

Eating Almonds Daily May Help Reduce Facial Wrinkles, Pigmentation in Some Women: StudyMarch 18th, 2021
5 Common Drug Reactions That Affect the SkinJanuary 7th, 2021
This Ancient Christmas Gift Is Suddenly Showing up in SkincareDecember 22nd, 2020
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