Experienced in Lichen Planus

Dr. Farooq Sahira

Dermatology
UT Physicians Dermatology-Bellaire Station
6500 West Loop S Ste 200A, 
Bellaire, TX 

Experienced in Lichen Planus
UT Physicians Dermatology-Bellaire Station
6500 West Loop S Ste 200A, 
Bellaire, TX 
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Overview

Farooq Sahira is a Dermatologist in Bellaire, Texas. Dr. Sahira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. Her top areas of expertise are Cavernous Lymphangioma, DRESS Syndrome, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Erythema Multiforme.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Lichen Planus.

Specialties
Dermatology
Licenses
Dermatology in AK
Hospital Affiliations
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Ut Physicians Dermatology-Bellaire Station
6500 West Loop S Ste 200A, Bellaire, TX 77401
Call: 713-500-8260

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


12 Total Publications

Retrospective analysis of cutaneous immune-related adverse events following checkpoint inhibitor therapy in melanoma patients reveals increased risk associated with the HLA-B*51:01 allele.
Retrospective analysis of cutaneous immune-related adverse events following checkpoint inhibitor therapy in melanoma patients reveals increased risk associated with the HLA-B*51:01 allele.
Journal: Cancer
Published: September 05, 2025
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        • Cavernous Lymphangioma
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        • Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
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        • DRESS Syndrome
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        • Erythema Multiforme
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        • Lichen Planus
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