Melissa Mauskar, M.D. Titles and Appointments Associate Professor School Medical School Department Dermatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology You have reached the Academic Profile. For more information on the doctor and patient care, please visit the clinical profile. Biography Melissa Mauskar, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Her clinical practice is focused on women’s health dermatology, addressing changes in skin and vulvar health that occur throughout different life stages, such as puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause, and postmenopause. She cares for patients with everything from acute rashes to acne; however, she is an expert in treating patients with vulvar dermatoses. She is the founder and Director of the Vulvar Health Program at UT Southwestern, a tertiary referral center for gynecologists, dermatologists, and primary care physicians serving Texas and the nation. Dr. Mauskar earned her medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She completed her residency in dermatology at Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center and is certified by the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Mauskar is a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Diseases (ISSVD). Dr. Mauskar lectures locally, nationally, and internationally on vulvar skin conditions. She is a past president of the Dallas Dermatological Society, serves on the board of directors of the Women’s Dermatologic Society, and is secretary general of the North American ISSVD. She is the founding president of the Vulvar Dermatoses Research Consortium, an expansive group of health care practitioners and trainees in North America dedicated to advancing the field of vulvar dermatology. As an advocate for women’s health and educational initiatives, Dr. Mauskar aims to improve the quality of life for women and their interpersonal relationships to empower patients to speak more freely about their conditions. Education Medical School University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (2010) Internship Washington Hospital Center (2011), Internal Medicine Residency Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center (2014), Dermatology Research Interest Lichen Planus Lichen Sclerosus Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) Women's Health Publications An eDelphi Consensus on Key Questions for a Vulvar Health Clinic Intake Questionnaire Foster J, Negris O, Abraham O, Kraus C, Little AJ, Patel A, Akinshemoyin Vaughn OL, Mauskar MM Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease 2026 Jan 30 66-70 Sustained Vaginal Stent Placement in the Surgical Management of Shortened Vaginal Length Bhandari Randhawa S, Schaffer JI, Mauskar M, Corton MM Obstetrics and gynecology 2025 Nov 146 777 A modified tissue-saving technique with silver nitrate to obliterate tunnels for hidradenitis suppurativa Chang HR, Murphy E, Abdel Hameid D, Ngo M, Mauskar MM Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 2025 Sep 50 1926-1928 Association between lichen planus, psychiatric comorbidities, and psychiatric medication use Wu A, Rosenberg A, DeBusk L, Mauskar M, Merola JF, Nezafati K JAAD International 2025 Aug 21 34-36 Challenges With Diagnosis of Labial Agglutination Due to Lichen Sclerosus Ghosalkar E, Epstein S, Epstein A, Mauskar M, Pope R Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease 2025 Jul 29 269-272 Granular parakeratosis delayed diagnosis in skin of color McAleer L, Powers CM, Mauskar MM American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 2025 Jun 232 574-575 “Vulva,” Not “Private Part”: The Importance of Accurate Genital Terminology Chang HR, Ngo M, Mauskar MM, Marathe KS Pediatric dermatology 2025 Mar 42 423-427 When Dysuria Is More Than Just a Urinary Tract Infection: A Teachable Moment Foster JA, Freeland D, Mauskar MM JAMA Internal Medicine 2025 Jan 185 103-104 Characterizing the Frequency and Severity of Clinical Signs and Architectural Changes in Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus Ngo M, Chang HR, Mauskar MM Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease 2025 Jan 29 96-98 TikTok as a Source of Education and Misinformation in Lichen Sclerosus Foster J, Sarlashkar P, Abraham O, Negris O, Lanthier J, Krapf J, Mauskar MM Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease 2025 Jan 29 68-71 Results 1-10 of 82 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last Books Featured Books Lichen Sclerosus. ISSVD Practical guide to diagnosis and management Tanya Day, Melissa Mauskar, Amanda Selk (Ed.) (2024). Ad Médic, Lda. Honors & Awards Dermatology Teacher of the YearGeorgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center (2014-2015) Alpha Omega AlphaUniversity of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (2010) Gold Humanism Honor SocietyUniversity of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (2010) Medical Dean's AwardUniversity of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (2010) 2018 Stuart Brown, M.D. Achievement AwardUT Southwestern Department of Dermatology Professional Associations/Affiliations American Academy of Dermatology (2014) American Board of Dermatology (2014) Medical Dermatology Society (2015) North American Chapter - The International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease - Secretary General (2024) Society for Investigative Dermatology (2013) Society for Pediatric Dermatology (2013) Society of Dermatology Hospitalists (2013) The International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (2015) The International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease - Chair, Education Committee (2024) Vulvar Dermatoses Research Consortium - Founding President Women's Dermatology Society - Board of Directors (2024)
