Shani Francis MD

PubMed

• An innovative process to evaluate the quality of evidence to support dermatology quality measures.
  Stephanie C Braxton, Steven D Daveluy, Shani Francis, Mona El-Shamaa, Laura Vera
  Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2025-08-01
• 21 citations
  Hair care practices and structural evaluation of scalp and hair shaft parameters in African American and Caucasian women.
  Robin Lewallen, Shani Francis, Brian Keith Fisher, Jeanette Anthea Richards, Jim Li
  Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2015-09-01
• 49 citations
  Hair care practices as a barrier to physical activity in African American women
  Rebecca R. Hall, Shani Francis, Melicia C. Whitt-Glover, Kismet Loftin-Bell, Katrina Swett
  JAMA Dermatology. 2013-03-01

Journal Articles

• Hair care practices and structural evaluation of scalp and hair shaft parameters in African American and Caucasian women  
  Lewallen R, Francis S, Fisher B, Richards J, Li J, Dawson T, Swett K, McMichael A, J Cosmet Dermatol, 1/1/2015
• Hair care practices as a barrier to physical activity in African American women  
  Hall R, Francis S, Whitt-Glover M, Loftin-Bell, K, McMichael, AJ, JAMA Dermatol, 1/1/2013
• A Clinical approach to traction alopecia  
  Ntuen-Kaminska EC, Francis S, Stein S, Cosmet Dermatol, 1/1/2012
• Dermatology for Skin of Color: Book Review  
  Sethi A, Francis S, Finch T, J Amer Acad Dermatol, 1/1/2012
• Central hair loss in African American women: incidence and potential risk factors  
  Olsen EA, et.Al (Francis S), J Am Acad Dermatol, 1/1/2011
• Central venous catheter infection associated with Pseudozyma aphidis in a child with short gut syndrome  
  Lin, S., Pranikoff, T., Smith, S., Gilbert, K., Palavecino, E., Shetty, A, J Med Microbiol, 1/1/2008
• Integrating Research into the Undergraduate Curriculum � NASA�s Microgravity Bioreactor  
  Francis, S., Schimmel, K., Pellis, N.R., Proceedings ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 1/1/1999
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Abstracts/Posters

• Low level laser therapy in scarring alopecia.
  Francis S, Maui Dermatology; North American Hair Research Society International meeting, Multiple Locations, 2015, 2016, 1/1/2016
• Increasing skin cancer screening in high-risk African American and Hispanic populations: A prospective, cohort study using electronic medical records to facilitate imp...
  Francis S, Maui Dermatology, 1/1/2016
• Palmoplantar Psoriasis.
  Francis S, Iyengar V, Chicago Dermatological Society, 1/1/2010
• Eosinophilic Fasciitis, 2009.
  Smith SF, Querfeld C, Shea CR, Petronic-Rosic V, Chicago Dermatological Society, 1/1/2009
• Evaluation of Scalp and Hair Shaft with Biologic Markers in African American and Caucasian Hair.
  Francis S, Skin of Color Resident and Fellow�s Symposium; World Congress of Dermatology, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2007; San Antonio, TX, 2008, 1/1/2008
• Dermatologic barriers to exercise in African American women
  Smith SF, Hall R, Whitt-Glover M, Loftin-Bell, K, McMichael, AJ, New England Science Symposium; L�Oreal Ethnic Hair and Skin Symposium, Miami, FL, 2007; Cambridge, MA, 2008, 1/1/2008
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Lectures

• Clinical Pearls in Hair Loss Management: a dermatologic perspective 
  1/1/2016
• Wenske Women�s health immersion day: Beauty preservation: maintenance of skin and hair health. 
  Northshore University HealthSystem, 2015, 2016 - 1/1/2016
• Non-melanoma skin cancer, Family medicine noon conference. 
  1/1/2016
• Increasing skin cancer screening in high-risk African American and Hispanic populations 
  1/1/2015
• Atypical Sweet�s Syndrome presenting as exclusive oral ulcerations 
  1/1/2015
• Malignant skin tumors and skin signs for internal malignancy 
  1/1/2014
• Acne/Atopic Derm 
  1/1/2014
• Wenske Women's health immersion day: Beauty preservation: maintenance of skin and hair health. 
  1/1/2014
• Common dermatologic disease 
  Northshore University HealthSystem - 1/1/2013
• Hair loss and hair loss disorders. 
  University of Chicago - 1/1/2013
• Laser and Aesthetic Skin Therapy course: challenging cases (CME). 
  Harvard University - 1/1/2013
• Wenske Women�s health immersion day: Preserving beauty. 
  1/1/2013
• Hot topics in dermatology 
  1/1/2013
• Erdheim-Chester disease. 
  1/1/2011
• Angiokeratoma of Fordyce in a patient with HIV/AIDS. 
  1/1/2011
• Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. 
  1/1/2011
• Case in search of diagnosis: A teenage girl with juvenile xanthogranulomas and bony lesions. 
  1/1/2011
• Alopecia Universalis in HIV 
  1/1/2010
• Cutaneous sarcoidosis with osteitis cystoides multiplex Jungling 
  1/1/2010
• Common hair care practices in African American women 
  University of Chicago - 1/1/2010
• Verruciform HSV, 2009. 
  1/1/2009
• Evaluation of Scalp and Hair Shaft with Biologic Markers in African American and Caucasian Hair. 
  Multiple Locations, 2008 - 1/1/2008
• Small Angle Scattering of the Gelsolin: 2 Actin complex. 
  1/1/2002
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Other

• Should you pop pimples, or leave them alone.(Interview by Ian Lecklitner) 
  Francis, Shani, Dollar Shave Club
  1/14/2018
• 9 Best Drugstore Shampoos for Every Hair Type, According to Dermatologists (Interview by Emily Shiffer) 
  Francis, Shani, Prevention.com
  1/11/2018
• Traction alopecia.(Interview by Dr.Michael Whitlow) 
  Francis, Shani, Doctors Radio, SirrusXM 110
  1/10/2018
• How to detox your damaged summer hair in 4 easy steps (Interview by Cassie Shortsleeve) 
  Francis, Shani, Health.com
  1/6/2018
• Growth factors: dealing with hair loss (Interview by Barbara Boughton) 
  Francis, Shani, Costco Connection
  1/1/2018
• Is a scalp facial really the secret to curing dandruff or oiliness (Interview by Courtney Gisriel) 
  Francis, Shani, Today.com
  1/1/2018
• Winter Hair/Scalp issues (Interview by Dr.Evan Rieder) 
  Francis, Shani, Doctors Radio, SirrusXM 110
  1/12/2017
• 9 Ways Your Hair Reflects Your Health (Interview by Lisa Esposito) 
  Francis, Shani, US News and World Report
  1/9/2017
• Summer Skin Care (Interview by Bill Leff and Wendy Synder) 
  Francis, Shani, WGN Radio
  1/8/2017
• Why does your �hair hurt� after a long day in a ponytail? (Interview by Rheana Murray) 
  Francis, Shani, Today.com
  1/8/2017
• The Best Sulfate-Free Shampoos, According to Dermatologists (Interview by Allison Underhill) 
  Francis, Shani, Health Magazine Online
  1/8/2017
• 8 Foods for Healthy Hair (Interview by Lisa Esposito) 
  Francis, Shani, US News and World Report
  1/7/2017
• Help! My Hair Is Falling Out After Giving Birth (Interview by Colleen de Bellefonds) 
  Francis, Shani, WhatToExpect.com
  1/6/2017
• Why You Should Treat Your Scalp to a DetoxWhy You Should Treat Your Scalp to a Detox (Interview by Genevieve Monsma) 
  Francis, Shani, Shape Magazine
  1/5/2017
• Treatments for thinning hair: what is most effective? (Interview by Sarah Klein) 
  Francis, Shani, Prevention Magazine
  1/1/2017
• Brains On.(Interview by Sanden Totten) 
  Francis, Shani, KPCC
  1/23/2016
• Razor bumps (Interview by Dr.Marie Leger) 
  Francis, Shani, Doctors Radio, SirrusXM 110
  1/18/2016
• Dermatologist assists women with hair loss (Interview by Gail Saunders-Tzipporah) 
  Francis, Shani, The Wilmette Beacon
  1/14/2016
• What women can do about hair loss (Interview by Lisa Marshall) 
  Francis, Shani, KPCC
  1/8/2016
• Hair loss (Interview by Dr.Michael Whitlow) 
  Francis, Shani, Doctors Radio, SirrusXM 110
  1/1/2016
• 11 ways to make your hair look 10 years younger (Interview by Maria Ricapito) 
  Francis, Shani, Heath Magazine
  1/28/2015
• Hair loss: how does it affect women? (Interview) 
  Francis, Shani, News USA7
  1/19/2015
• Hair loss treatments that actually work (Interview by Christy Coughlin) 
  Francis, Shani, Make It Better Magazine
  1/19/2015
• Ethnic hair (Interview by Dr.Marie Leger) 
  Francis, Shani, Doctors Radio, SirrusXM 110
  1/17/2015
• Hair loss: how does it affect women? 
  Francis, Shani, Medical News Today
  1/16/2015
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