Frank Wang, MD

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William B Taylor Endowed Professor of Clinical Dermatology
Associate Chair, Department of Dermatology
Clinical Professor of Dermatology
Scientific Trunk Director and Assistant Program Director of Residency Curriculum
Medical School
Michigan Medicine
Dermatology
1500 E Medical Center Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Frank Wang, MD
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  • About

    Dr. Frank Wang is the William B. Taylor Endowed Professor of Clinical Dermatology and a Clnical Proessor of Dermatology at the University of Michigan. He is a board-certified dermatologist with interests and expertise in general clinical dermatology (including psoriasis, aging skin, fragile skin), complex medical dermatology, and translational research. Dr. Wang holds several administrative roles with the department, including associate chair for education, assistant program director for the residency program, and medical director of the Dermatology Treatment Center.

    Dr. Wang graduated with his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College. Dr. Wang completed his internship in Internal Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He completed a Fellowship and his Dermatology Residency here at the University of Michigan. Dr. Wang joined the faculty at the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology in 2010.

    Research Overview

    • Clinical and molecular characteristics of skin aging
    • Mechanisms of collagen remodeling in human skin
    • Mechanisms of interventions for aged and photoaged skin
    • Molecular pathophysiology of striae ("stretch marks")
    • Clinical and molecular characteristics of cutaneous side effects of targeted cancer therapies
    • Molecular mechanisms of biologic therapy in psoriasis

    Recent Publications

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    • Presentation
      Topical and Systemic Corticosteroids
      Wang F. 2026 Jul 16;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      In-person vs. virtual didactic curriculum format of dermatology residency programs: Preliminary results of a national survey regarding structure, preferences, and influencing factors
      Yeung L, Wang F. 2026 Jul 18;
    • Presentation
      Adverse effects of targeted cancer therapies
      Wang F. 2026 Jul 16;
    • Presentation
      Antifungal agents
      Wang F. 2026 Jul 15;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Concerns regarding dermatologic side effects influencing initiation and dose of testosterone therapy in gender affirmation care
      Kong S, Sobieraj J, Wang F. 2026 Mar 28;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Social determinants of health in dermatology: A practical case-based curriculum for dermatology residents
      Leonard K, Kong S, Wang F. 2026 Mar 28;
    • Journal Article
      Paraneoplastic Papuloerythroderma of Ofuji Masquerading as Worsening Psoriasis.
      Hauptman M, Mehta N, Wang F, Lowe L, Nakamura M. Psoriasis (Auckland, N.Z.), 2026 May 28; 16: 608704 DOI:10.2147/ptt.s608704
      PMID: PMC13207852
    • Journal Article
      Paraneoplastic papuloerythroderma of Ofuji masquerading as worsening psoriasis
      Hauptman M, Mehta N, Wang F, Lowe L, Nakamura M. Psoriasis (Auckland, N.Z.), 2026 Jul 21; 16: 608 - 704. DOI:10.2147/PTT.S608704