Elena Hawryluk, MD, PhD
Dermatologist, Dermatology Program; Faculty Director of Pediatric Dermatology, Harvard Medical School Dermatology Residency Program
Associate Professor of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School
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Elena Hawryluk, MD, PhD
Dermatologist, Dermatology Program; Faculty Director of Pediatric Dermatology, Harvard Medical School Dermatology Residency Program
Associate Professor of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School
Medical Services
Languages
English
Education
Undergraduate School
Carnegie Mellon University
2001
Pittsburgh
PA
Medical School
MD; PhD
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
2009
Pittsburgh
PA
Internship
St. Vincent Hospital
2010
Worcester
MA
Residency
Harvard Combined Dermatology, Residency Training Program
2013
Boston
MA
Fellowship
Boston Children's Hospital
2014
Boston
MA
Certifications
American Board of Dermatology (Pediatric Dermatology)
Professional History
Dr. Elena Hawryluk is a board-certified Pediatric Dermatologist and Associate Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School. She has a special interest in pigmented lesions in children, including melanoma, spitz nevi, congenital nevi, acquired nevi, and pigmentary birthmarks – and has numerous publications and invited lectures on these topics.
Her academic and research interests have been funded by the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance, and the Dermatology Foundation. Dr. Hawryluk is an Associate Editor for Pediatric Dermatology journal, the Chair of Early Investigators and a board member of the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance, and the deputy Chair of the American Academy of Dermatology’s Clinical Guidelines Committee.
Publications
A Retrospective Comparison of Narrowband-UVB Phototherapy in Pediatric Versus Adult Vitiligo. View Abstract
Combination Laser Treatment in Procedural Management of Congenital Melanocytic Nevi. View Abstract
Advances in Pediatric Dermatology Research from the 2024 PeDRA Annual Conference. View Abstract
Survey of Access to and Use of Narrowband UVB Phototherapy in Pediatric Vitiligo. View Abstract
Investigation of Hearing Loss in Pediatric Vitiligo. View Abstract
No Association of Pediatric Vitiligo With Visual Acuity Deficits. View Abstract
Highlights from the Field of Pediatric Dermatology Research from the 2023 PeDRA Annual Conference. View Abstract
Evaluation and Surgical Management of Pediatric Cutaneous Melanoma and Atypical Spitz and Non-Spitz Melanocytic Tumors (Melanocytomas): A Report From Children's Oncology Group. View Abstract
Early-Onset Melanocytic Nevi: Cutaneous, Developmental, Psychological, and Endocrine Associations. View Abstract
Dermatologic Conditions in Down Syndrome: A Multi-Site Retrospective Review of International Classification of Diseases Codes. View Abstract
Evaluation of dupilumab on the disease burden in children and adolescents with atopic dermatitis: A population-based cohort study. View Abstract
Comparative safety of oral Janus kinase inhibitors versus dupilumab in patients with atopic dermatitis: A population-based cohort study. View Abstract
The elusive BAP1 mutation in pediatric melanocytic tumors. View Abstract
Dermoscopy aids in differentiating café-au-lait macules from congenital melanocytic nevi in patients with darker skin phototypes. View Abstract
Epidemiological patterns and survival outcomes in 1666 cases of malignant melanomas arising from giant pigmented nevi. View Abstract
Melanoma-like features in pediatric longitudinal melanonychia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. View Abstract
Cost and access considerations for magnetic resonance imaging screening of infants with congenital melanocytic nevi: Authors' response to correspondence. View Abstract
Cost of hospitalization for care of children with epidermolysis bullosa in the US. View Abstract
Updates in the Management of Congenital Melanocytic Nevi. View Abstract
Features, management, and outcomes of pediatric scalp melanomas. View Abstract
Gems of Pediatric Dermatology: Response to Burshtein et al, "Efficacy, perception and utilization of pediatric teledermatology: A systematic review". View Abstract
Risk factors and outcomes of melanoma in children and adolescents: A retrospective multicenter study. View Abstract
Guidance on screening magnetic resonance imaging decisions for congenital melanocytic nevi. View Abstract
Transient Skin Rippling in an Infant. View Abstract
Idiopathic Facial Aseptic Granuloma in a Healthy 3-Year-Old Girl. View Abstract
Seeking better resolution to magnetic resonance imaging recommendations for infants with congenital melanocytic nevi. View Abstract
Early Detection and Prognostic Assessment of Cutaneous Melanoma: Consensus on Optimal Practice and the Role of Gene Expression Profile Testing. View Abstract
Proceedings of the 10th Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA) Annual Conference. View Abstract
Tumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibitors and acne fulminans: Friend or foe? View Abstract
Dynamic evolution of a scalp congenital melanocytic nevus with poliosis and cutis verticis gyrata. View Abstract
Patient and caregiver perspectives on delayed childhood Gorlin syndrome diagnoses. View Abstract
Access to pediatric dermatology. View Abstract
Screening motivations among participants of the American Academy of Dermatology's SPOT Skin Cancer screening program from 2018 to 2019: A cross-sectional analysis. View Abstract
When Your Energy Drink Gives You More Than Wings. View Abstract
Pediatric Lichen Myxedematosus: A Diagnostic and Management Challenge. View Abstract
Central nervous system magnetic resonance imaging abnormalities and neurologic outcomes in pediatric patients with congenital nevi: A 10-year multi-institutional retrospective study. View Abstract
Topical therapy for regression and melanoma prevention of congenital giant nevi. View Abstract
Topical treatment of pyogenic granulomas in a pediatric population: A single-institution retrospective review. View Abstract
Genomic comparison of malignant melanoma and atypical Spitz tumor in the pediatric population. View Abstract
Pigmented Skin Lesion without Biopsy Pigment. View Abstract
Care of Congenital Melanocytic Nevi in Newborns and Infants: Review and Management Recommendations. View Abstract
Tik Tok tyloma. View Abstract
Pigmented Lesions in Children: Update on Clinical, Histopathologic and Ancillary Testing. View Abstract
Evaluation of electronic consults for outpatient pediatric patients with dermatologic complaints. View Abstract
Pediatric basal cell carcinoma burden and management preferences in Gorlin syndrome: A survey study. View Abstract
Solitary congenital lip pit in an infant. View Abstract
Topical corticosteroids for noninvasive treatment of pyogenic granulomas. View Abstract
Association between income and suspected nonmelanoma and melanoma skin cancers among participants of the American Academy of Dermatology's SPOT Skin Cancer screening program: A cross-sectional analysis. View Abstract
COVID-19 Pediatric Dermatology. View Abstract
Language-centered approach to care improvement in a pediatric dermatology clinic. View Abstract
Fatal GNAQ-mutated CNS melanoma in an adolescent with nevus of Ota. View Abstract
Disparities in telemedicine access for Spanish-speaking patients during the COVID-19 crisis. View Abstract
Educational brochure impact on postscreening practices of American Academy of Dermatology skin cancer screening participants. View Abstract
Pediatric Pseudo-pseudoxanthoma Elasticum Resulting From D-Penicillamine Treatment for Wilson Disease. View Abstract
The evolving nomenclature of spitzoid proliferations-Pediatric outcomes are favorable, regardless of name. View Abstract
An Innovative Model for Providing Dermatology Services Within Primary Care. View Abstract
A 20-year histopathologic study of pediatric nevi at an academic institution. View Abstract
Congenital melanocytic nevi. View Abstract
Trends in pediatric skin cancer. View Abstract
Surgical delay and mortality for primary cutaneous melanoma. View Abstract
Characteristics of nonmelanoma skin cancer in children without identifiable risk factors. View Abstract
A retrospective multicenter study of fatal pediatric melanoma. View Abstract
Pediatric dermatology eConsults: Reduced wait times and dermatology office visits. View Abstract
A pediatric approach to management of skin growths in basal cell nevus syndrome. View Abstract
Combining teledermatology with nonphysician members of the health care team to address access and compliance barriers in pediatric atopic dermatitis: A needs assessment. View Abstract
Comment on "Parent and child perspectives on perceived barriers to child sun protection and their association with sun protection strategies among children of melanoma survivors". View Abstract
Sun exposure and protection practices in children after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A Survey-Based Cross-Sectional Cohort Study. View Abstract
Correction to: Medical Options for the Adjuvant Treatment and Management of Pediatric Melanoma. View Abstract
Risk Factors and Outcomes of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer in Children and Young Adults. View Abstract
Medical Options for the Adjuvant Treatment and Management of Pediatric Melanoma. View Abstract
Clinical features and outcomes of spitzoid proliferations in children and adolescents. View Abstract
Clinical spectrum of cutaneous melanoma morphology. View Abstract
Associations of Eczema Severity and Parent Knowledge With Child Quality of Life in a Pediatric Primary Care Population. View Abstract
Nonmalignant late cutaneous changes after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant in children. View Abstract
Contrasting features of childhood and adolescent melanomas. View Abstract
A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Eczema Care Plan. View Abstract
Pediatric melanoma update. View Abstract
Lipofibromatosis-like neural tumor: Case report of a unique infantile presentation. View Abstract
Delayed-type hypersensitivity to vaccine aluminum adjuvant causing subcutaneous leg mass and urticaria in a child. View Abstract
Risk of melanocytic nevi and nonmelanoma skin cancer in children after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. View Abstract
Evolving Childhood Melanoma Monitored by Parental Photodocumentation. View Abstract
Pigmented purpuric dermatosis: a striking but benign cutaneous entity. View Abstract
Multidisciplinary interventions in the management of atopic dermatitis. View Abstract
Enlargement of eccrine angiomatous hamartoma following trauma. View Abstract
Voriconazole phototoxicity in children: a retrospective review. View Abstract
Papulopustular acneiform eruptions resulting from trastuzumab, a HER2 inhibitor. View Abstract
Melanoma: clinical features and genomic insights. View Abstract
Cutaneous granulomatous eruption and successful response to potent topical steroids in patients undergoing targeted BRAF inhibitor treatment for metastatic melanoma. View Abstract
Pediatric melanoma, moles, and sun safety. View Abstract
Refractory antilaminin ?1 pemphigoid successfully treated with intravenous immunoglobulin and mycophenolate mofetil. View Abstract
BCL2A1 is a lineage-specific antiapoptotic melanoma oncogene that confers resistance to BRAF inhibition. View Abstract
'Monster cell' melanoma with pulmonary metastasis and cyclin D1 amplification. View Abstract
Positron emission tomography/computed tomography imaging in Merkel cell carcinoma: a study of 270 scans in 97 patients at the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center. View Abstract
Interleukin-22 protects intestinal stem cells from immune-mediated tissue damage and regulates sensitivity to graft versus host disease. View Abstract
Histopathology of measles exanthem: a case with characteristic features and eosinophils. View Abstract
Broad range of adverse cutaneous eruptions in patients on TNF-alpha antagonists. View Abstract
Histologically challenging melanocytic tumors referred to a tertiary care pigmented lesion clinic. View Abstract
Part II: high-yield dermatologic signs the Harvard combined program in dermatology. View Abstract
Treatment of postsurgical pyoderma gangrenosum with a high-potency topical steroid. View Abstract
Non-infectious granulomatous diseases of the skin and their associated systemic diseases: an evidence-based update to important clinical questions. View Abstract
Female adolescent hair disorders. View Abstract
Lichen planopilaris: retrospective study and stepwise therapeutic approach. View Abstract
Rab11a-dependent exocytosis of discoidal/fusiform vesicles in bladder umbrella cells. View Abstract
Urinary bladder function and somatic sensitivity in vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP)-/- mice. View Abstract
Multiple subcutaneous lipomas induced by HAART in the absence of protease inhibitors. View Abstract
The uroepithelial-associated sensory web. View Abstract
Apical epidermal growth factor receptor signaling: regulation of stretch-dependent exocytosis in bladder umbrella cells. View Abstract
ATP and purinergic receptor-dependent membrane traffic in bladder umbrella cells. View Abstract
Estrous cycle influences on sexual diergism of HPA axis responses to cholinergic stimulation in rats. View Abstract