Zachary Allen Zinn, MD

Residency Program Director, Associate Professor

Organization:

West Virginia University School of Medicine

Department:

Dermatology

Classification:

Faculty

• MD, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 2009
• BS, Brown University, Providence, RI, 2005
• BC, West Virginia Universtity - Dermatology
• BC, Stanford Universtity- Pediatric Dermatology

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ORIGINAL PUBLISHED PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES

 

• Management of Complex Arteriovenous Malformations Using a Novel Combination Therapeutic Algorithm: Chelliah, M. P., Do, H. M., Zinn, Z. A., Patel, V., Jeng, M., Khosla, R. K., Truong, M. T., Marqueling, A., Teng JMC (2018) JAMA dermatology, 154(11), 1316-1319

• Infantile Hemangiomas: What Have we Learned from Propranolol? Hagen, R; Ghareeb, E; Jalali, O; Zinn, Z. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2018 Aug;30(4):499-504.

• Self-initiated use of topical cannabidiol oil for epidermolysis bullosa. Chelliah, MP; Zinn, Z; Khuu, P; Teng JMC. Pediatr Dermatol. 2018 Jul;35(4):e224-e227.

• A 5-year retrospective review of contact dermatitis patch testing in West Virginia. Shah, N; Jalali, O; Glover, B; Zinn, Z.  W V Med J . 2018. May-June;114(3):36-39

• Patch Testing in Gastrointestinal Diseases – A Systematic Review of the Patch Test (PT) and Atophy Patch Test (APT). Gayam, S; Zinn, Z; Chelliah, M; Teng, J. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2018 Mar 10.

• Rapidly Spreading Subcutaneous Nodules in a 2-Year-Old.  Zinn, Z; Kim, J; Teng, J; Pediatr Dermatol. 2018 Jan;35(1):137-138.

• Patch Testing in Non-Immediate Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions.  Zinn Z., Gayam S., Pyles M., Honari G., Teng J. –Journal Amer Acad Dermatol, 2018 Vol 78(2):421-23

• Bilateral Pruritic Auricular Plaques.  Zinn, Z., Kurian, S., Burch, D. Am Fam Physician. 2016 Sep 15;94(6):486-489

• Aging Skin: Skin Care and Differential Diagnosis for the Elder Mountaineer.  Zinn, Z., Ellison, S., Leight, H., Meeker, J., Jalali, O. W V Med J. 2016.May-June;112(3):48-53

• Bullous Henoch-Schonlein purpura in children.  Chen, CB; Garlapati, S; Lancaster, JD; Zinn, Z; Bacaj, P; Patra, KP.  Cutis 10/2015

• Bilateral lower extremity hyperkeratotic plaques: a case report of ichthyosis vulgaris.  Leight, H; Zinn, Z; Jalali, O. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 9/15/2015

• Macerated Foot Dermatitis Related to Occlusive Foot Wear.  Vaughan, K; Zinn, Z., Powers, R. W V Med J 2013 Nov-Dec;109(6):8-9

• Photo quiz: Toddler with a Worsening Rash. Powers, R., Djalali, O., Zinn, Z. Am Fam Physician. 2013 Jun 1;87(11):791-2.

• Fluoroscopy Induced Chronic Radiation Dermatitis. Spiker, A., Zinn, Z., Carter, WH., Powers, R., Kovach, R. The American Journal of Cardiology. 12/15/2012

 

ABSTRACTS

• Volumetric Analysis Of Varying Sirolimus Levels In Treatment Of Vascular Anomalies in Children. Pyles M, Tu J, Tafoya E, Do H, Zinn Z, Jeng M, Teng J. Live Po. Live Poster Presentation, World Congress of Pediatric Dermatology 2017

• 1% topical pimecrolimus cream for the prevention of rash associated with the use of the EGFR antagonist cetuximab. Govardhanan N., Curley, B., Quoc Van Truong., Khimani, F., Provenzano, A., Wen, S., Zinn, Z., Kurian, S., Auber, M., Almubarak, M., Monga, M., Remick, S. American Society of Clinic Oncology, 2014

TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS

Craig and Stitzel’s Modern Pharmacology -7^th Edition: Chapter 65 – Drugs Used in Dermatological Disorders.  Powers, R., Ghareeb, E., Zinn,

AWARDS AND HONORS

• Bravo! Award for Press Ganey Top Providers 2013, 2014, 2015 (greater than 97^th percentile nationally)
• CG-CAHPS Highest Performing Provider 2014 (marker of patient perception of care)
• Chief Resident in Dermatology, WVU, 2012-2013
• Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Society
• Gold Humanism Honor Society

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

• Society of Pediatric Dermatology
• American Academy of Dermatology, Fellow
• West Virginia Dermatological Society

INVITED LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS: NATIONAL

• Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil Use In Epidermolysis Bullosa. Zinn Z, Pyles M, Teng J, Khuu P. Case of the Year oral presentation, World Congress of Pediatric Dermatology 2017

• Cutaneous Polyarteritis Nodosa in a 19 year-old female.Ellison, S., Jalali, O., Powers, R., Zinn, Z.E-Poster Presentation, American Academy of Dermatology 2016

• Paraneoplastic Bullous Morphea. Jalali, O., Zinn, Z. E-Poster Presentation, American Academy of Dermatology. 2015

• Cytarabine Induced Palmoplantar Erythrodysesthesia Mimicking Cellulitis. Zinn, Z., Kovach, R.E-Poster Presentation, American Academy of Dermatology. 2012

INVITED LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS: LOCAL INSITUTIONAL

• Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: What’s New in Vascular Anomalies - 2017

• Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva.Stanford Dermatology Grand Rounds 2017

• Common Infections and Infestations. Stanford Department of Pediatrics 2017

• Pediatric Dermatology Acute Care Pearls. Stanford Acute Care 2017

• Drug Eruptions: Clinical Pearls.WVU Internal Medicine Grand Rounds 2016

• Psoriasis in Clinical Practice. Monongahela Valley Association of Health Centers 2016

• Common Neonatal Eruptions.Invited Lecture – Division of Neonatal Medicine 2016

• Cutaneous CD 30+ T-Cell Lymphoma:A Case Report of an Elusive Diagnosis.Leight, H., Zinn, Z. American College of Physicians, West Virginia Chapter, Poster

• Psoriasis: A True Cardiovascular Risk Factor? WVU Internal Medicine Grand Rounds 2014

• Pediatric Dermatology Jeopardy: WVU Pediatric Didactics 2014

• Atopic Dermatitis: WVU Pediatric Didactics 2013

• Lofgren’s Syndrome: A case report and review of the literature.West Virginia Dermatology Society 2012

• Palmoplantar Erythrodysesthesia: A case report.West Virginia Dermatology Society. 2011

• Radiation Dermatitis Secondary to Complicated Cardiac Catheterization. West Virginia Dermatology Society. 2010

• Work-up and Diagnosis of Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis. WVU Internal Medicine Noon Conference 2012, 2013, 2014

• Principles of Topical Therapy.WVU Internal Medicine Noon Conference 2011, 2012

• Toxic Shock Syndrome: A Clincopathological Correlation.WVU Internal Medicine Grand Rounds. 2012

Dr. Zinn is an Assistant Professor in Dermatology at West Virginia University (WVU). Dr. Zinn was born in Tunnelton, WV. He attended Brown University and graduated with Honors in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. He received his medical degree from WVU in 2009 and completed a Dermatology Residency at WVU in 2013 and a Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship at Stanford University in 2017. Dr. Zinn is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society as well as the Gold Humanism Society. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

Grant

Zinn, Z. A., "Role of Nickel in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease," Sponsored by CTSI, West Virginia University, $5,000.00. (September 2018 - Present).

 

Clinical Trials

PI/ Co-PI on two industry sponsored clinical trials on atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.

 

 

 

JOURNAL CONTRIBUTIONS

 

• Pediatric Dermatology Review, quarterly newsletter – I summarize all pediatric dermatology articles in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology for the “Literature Review” section - 2016-Present

• Reviewer for the journal Pediatric Dermatology

• Reviewer for the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology

                       

TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS

 

• Craig and Stitzel’s Modern Pharmacology -7^th Edition: Chapter 65 – Drugs Used in Dermatological Disorders.Powers, R., Ghareeb, E., Zinn, Z.

 

ABSTRACTS

 

• Volumetric Analysis Of Varying Sirolimus Levels In Treatment Of Vascular Anomalies in Children. Pyles M, Tu J, Tafoya E, Do H, Zinn Z, Jeng M, Teng J. Live Po. Live Poster Presentation, World Congress of Pediatric Dermatology 2017

• 1% topical pimecrolimus cream for the prevention of rash associated with the use of the EGFR antagonist cetuximab. Govardhanan N., Curley, B., Quoc Van Truong., Khimani, F., Provenzano, A., Wen, S., Zinn, Z., Kurian, S., Auber, M., Almubarak, M., Monga, M., Remick, S. American Society of Clinic Oncology, 2014

 

ORIGINAL PUBLISHED PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES

 

• Management of Complex Arteriovenous Malformations Using a Novel Combination Therapeutic Algorithm: Chelliah, M. P., Do, H. M., Zinn, Z. A., Patel, V., Jeng, M., Khosla, R. K., Truong, M. T., Marqueling, A., Teng JMC (2018) JAMA dermatology, 154(11), 1316-1319

• Infantile Hemangiomas: What Have we Learned from Propranolol? Hagen, R; Ghareeb, E; Jalali, O; Zinn, Z. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2018 Aug;30(4):499-504.

• Self-initiated use of topical cannabidiol oil for epidermolysis bullosa. Chelliah, MP; Zinn, Z; Khuu, P; Teng JMC. Pediatr Dermatol. 2018 Jul;35(4):e224-e227.

• A 5-year retrospective review of contact dermatitis patch testing in West Virginia. Shah, N; Jalali, O; Glover, B; Zinn, Z.  W V Med J . 2018. May-June;114(3):36-39

• Patch Testing in Gastrointestinal Diseases – A Systematic Review of the Patch Test (PT) and Atophy Patch Test (APT). Gayam, S; Zinn, Z; Chelliah, M; Teng, J. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2018 Mar 10.

• Rapidly Spreading Subcutaneous Nodules in a 2-Year-Old.  Zinn, Z; Kim, J; Teng, J; Pediatr Dermatol. 2018 Jan;35(1):137-138.

• Patch Testing in Non-Immediate Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions.  Zinn Z., Gayam S., Pyles M., Honari G., Teng J. –Journal Amer Acad Dermatol, 2018 Vol 78(2):421-23

• Bilateral Pruritic Auricular Plaques.  Zinn, Z., Kurian, S., Burch, D. Am Fam Physician. 2016 Sep 15;94(6):486-489

• Aging Skin: Skin Care and Differential Diagnosis for the Elder Mountaineer.  Zinn, Z., Ellison, S., Leight, H., Meeker, J., Jalali, O. W V Med J. 2016.May-June;112(3):48-53

• Bullous Henoch-Schonlein purpura in children.  Chen, CB; Garlapati, S; Lancaster, JD; Zinn, Z; Bacaj, P; Patra, KP.  Cutis 10/2015

• Bilateral lower extremity hyperkeratotic plaques: a case report of ichthyosis vulgaris.  Leight, H; Zinn, Z; Jalali, O. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 9/15/2015

• Macerated Foot Dermatitis Related to Occlusive Foot Wear.  Vaughan, K; Zinn, Z., Powers, R. W V Med J 2013 Nov-Dec;109(6):8-9

• Photo quiz: Toddler with a Worsening Rash. Powers, R., Djalali, O., Zinn, Z. Am Fam Physician. 2013 Jun 1;87(11):791-2.

• Fluoroscopy Induced Chronic Radiation Dermatitis. Spiker, A., Zinn, Z., Carter, WH., Powers, R., Kovach, R. The American Journal of Cardiology. 12/15/2012

 

Medical Specialties

• Dermatology
• Pediatrics

Board Certifications

• Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology
• Pediatric Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology

Special Training

• Fellowship, Pediatric Dermatology
  Stanford University, 2017