HowardLSofenMD

Dermatology • Los Angeles, CA

Medical Director of Dermatology Research Associates; Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine/Dermatology Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA

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Office
8930 S Sepulveda Blvd
Ste 114
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone+1 310-337-7171

Fax+1 310-337-1081

Summary

Dr. Howard Sofen is a dermatologist in Los Angeles, CA and is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and has been in practice 36 years. He is experienced in general dermatology, melanoma and cutaneous malignancies, and psoriasis; eczema.

Education & Training

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Dermatology, 1982 - 1985
University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1981 - 1982
Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1982 - 2025
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FAAD) American Academy of Dermatology

Clinical Trials

The Safety and Efficacy of Topical IDP-108 Versus Vehicle in Patients With Onychomycosis Start of enrollment: 2009 Nov 01
Completed
Phase 3
Efficacy of Ustekinumab Followed by Abatacept for the Treatment of Psoriasis Vulgaris Start of enrollment: 2014 Mar 19
Completed
Phase 2
A Study Comparing Different Dosing Regimens of Ixekizumab (LY2439821) in Participants With Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis Start of enrollment: 2015 Aug 01
Completed
Phase 3
Study of Glycopyrronium in Subjects With Axillary Hyperhidrosis Start of enrollment: 2015 Aug 01
Completed
Phase 3
Long-term Safety Study of Glycopyrronium in Subjects With Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis Start of enrollment: 2015 Aug 01
Completed
Phase 3
A Study To Evaluate ASN002 In Subjects With Atopic Dermatitis Start of enrollment: 2017 Apr 12
Completed
Phase 1
This Study is Done in Patients With Plaque Psoriasis and Tests How Well They Tolerate BI 730357 and How Effective it is Start of enrollment: 2018 Sep 17
Completed
Phase 2
A Study to Test How Well Patients With Plaque Psoriasis Tolerate BI 730357 Over a Longer Period and How Effective it is Start of enrollment: 2019 Mar 18
Terminated
Phase 2
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Tapinarof Improved Outcomes and Sleep for Patients and Families in Two Phase 3 Atopic Dermatitis Trials in Adults and Children.
Eric L Simpson, Adelaide A Hebert, John Browning, Rocco T Serrao, Howard Sofen
Dermatology and Therapy. 2025-01-07
Efficacy and Safety of Tildrakizumab for the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis of the Scalp: Week 52 Results From a Phase 3b, Randomized, Double-Blind, ...
Howard L Sofen, Kurt Gebauer, Lynda Spelman, Paul S Yamauchi, Siu-Long Yao
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2024-12-23
1 citations
Safety and efficacy of ruxolitinib cream for the treatment of vitiligo: A randomised controlled trial secondary analysis at 3 years.
John E Harris, Amit G Pandya, Mark Lebwohl, Iltefat H Hamzavi, Pearl Grimes
Skin Health and Disease. 2024-12-01

Press Mentions

Tildrakizumab Shows Durable Response in Scalp PsoriasisDecember 30th, 2024
Top 5 Small Cosmetic Dermatology SitesMay 4th, 2023
Asana BioSciences to Present Additional Efficacy Data from Chronic Hand Eczema Phase 2b Trial of Oral SYK/JAK Inhibitor Gusacitinib at AAD VMX Late-Breaking SessionApril 22nd, 2021
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Professional Memberships

American Academy of Dermatology - AAD
Fellow