Zachary A. Zinn, MD

Residency Program Director, 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

Original Published Peer-Reviewed Articles

• Subsequent development of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases in patients with new-onset alopecia areata: an age-and sex-stratified cohort study using TriNetX. Lanehart MH, Zheng M, Wen S, Zinn Z. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2026 Feb 27:S0190-9622(26)00315-4. PMID: 41765105
• Development of paradoxical psoriasis in patients with hidradenitis suppurative or spondylopathy treated with IL-17i versus TNFi: an exploratory TriNetX cohort study. Lanehart M, Zinn Z. Archives of Dermatological Research.
• Association between GLP-1 receptor agonists and non scarring hair loss: a population-based, propensity score matched cohort analysis. Lanehart M, Zinn Z, Beatty C. Archives of Dermatologic Research.
• Health Care and Waste Streams. Silva GS, Zinn Z, Wayt I, Wolstencroft PW. Dermatol Clin. 2026 Jan;44(1):117-124. doi: 10.1016/j.det.2025.08.006. Epub 2025 Oct 14. PMID: 41207768.
• Economic and environmental benefits of greening a Mohs surgery clinic: A comprehensive intervention and analysis. Wayt I, Cahn R, Farmer W, Bonar E, Zinn Z, Codrea V. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2025 Sep 27:S0190-9622(25)02901-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2025.09.078.
• Oral Adverse Drug Events in Patients With Psoriasis Receiving Immunosuppressive Therapy: A Multicenter Cohort Study. Lanehart MH, Zinn Z. Oral Dis. 2025 Aug 16. doi: 10.1111/odi.70067.
• Dupilumab Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis Is Associated With Decreased Risk of Otitis Media and Related Surgical Procedures: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Lanehart MH, Hayes B, Zinn Z, Skoner DP. Pediatr Dermatol. 2025 Sep-Oct;42(5):966-970. doi: 10.1111/pde.16008.
• Dominant dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa across three distinct skin types. Kaznoski I, Ghareeb E, Zinn Z. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2025 Nov;93(5):1346-1359
• CLAPO syndrome: A case report emphasizing diagnosis and treatment options. Hewitt N, Williams J, Zinn Z. JAAD Case Rep. 2025 Apr 1;60:86-88.
• Ethnic disparities in the treatment of port-wine stains in patients with Sturge-Weber syndrome. Duran S, Hasan I, Parsons L, Fang W, Zinn Z. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2025 Oct;39(10):e917-e918.
• Enlarging Scalp Lesion in Pediatric Patient. Wayt I, Lee J, Tomboc P, Zinn Z. Pediatr Dermatol. 2025 Jul-Aug;42(4):863-865.
• Topical Trametinib for Agminated Spitz Nevi Harboring HRAS Mutation. Parsons L, Chen A, Bertus B, Beatty C, Stashower J, Tomboc P, Brooke S, Zinn Z. Pediatr Dermatol. 2025 Jul-Aug;42(4):841-843.
• Limitations and risks of custom GPTs in dermatology. Comment on "ReconGPT: A novel artificial intelligence tool and its potential use in post-Mohs reconstructive decision-making”. Wang J, Zinn Z, Xu D, Hu G. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2025 May;92(5):e161-e162. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2024.10.127. Epub 2025 Jan 31. PMID: 39894364
• Enhancing Spanish Patient Education Materials: Comparing the Readability of Artificial Intelligence‐Generated Spanish Patient Education Materials to the Society of Pediatric Dermatology Spanish Patient Brochures in Pediatric Dermatology. (Online ahead of print)
• Safety of Prior Propranolol Therapy for Infantile Hemangioma. Hasan I, Zinn Z. Pediatr Dermatol. 2024 Oct 8 (Online ahead of print.)
• Response to Flynn et al, “Dupilumab therapy for atopic dermatitis is associated with increased risk of cutaneous T cell lymphoma: A retrospective cohort study.” Hasan I, Zinn Z. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 Aug 30:S0190-9622(24)02727-0.
• Pharmacokinetics, Safety, Tolerability, and Exploratory Efficacy of Upadacitinib in Children with Severe Atopic Dermatitis. Qian Y, Raymundo E, Hao Shuai et al. (including Zinn Z.) Clin Ther. 2024 Aug 13:S0149-2918(24)00200-5.
• Response to Shih et al. “Dupilumab therapy for atopic dermatitis is associated with increased risk of cutaneous T cell lymphoma: a retrospective cohort study.” Hasan I, Zinn Z. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 Jul 10:S0190-9622(24)01046-6.
• Subcutaneous Mass on the Chin of a 15-Year-Old Adolescent Boy: Challenge. Parsons, L, Bertus B, Zinn Z, Hughes R, Beatty C. Am Journal Dermatopath 46(7):pe55-56, July 2024. DOI: 10.1097/DAD.0000000000002665
• Subcutaneous Mass on the Chin of a 15-Year-Old Adolescent Boy: Answer. Parsons, L, Bertus B, Zinn Z, Hughes R, Beatty C. Am Journal Dermatopath 46(7):p 464, July 2024. DOI: 10.1097/DAD.0000000000002666
• Dupilumab therapy for atopic dermatitis is associated with increased risk of cutaneous T cell lymphoma: a retrospective cohort study. Hasan I, Parsons L, Duran S, Zinn Z. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 Apr 6:S0190-9622. PMID 38588818
• Salt Treatment for a Lesion with Recurrent Bleeding in an 11-year-old Child. Yildirim AM, Lancaster J, Zinn Z. Pediatr Rev. 2023 Nov 1;44(11):e29-e31. PMID 37907418
• Multiple Nodules on the Scrotum. Hewitt N, Farmer W, Zinn Z. Cutis. 2023 Jul;112(1):E30-E32. PMID 37611307
• Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors and methotrexate are associated with decreased COVID-19-related hospitalization: Follow up of “clinical outcomes of COVID-19 in patients taking tumor necrosis factor inhibitors and methotrexate.” Cahn RT, Zinn Z, Kolodney MS. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023 Feb 10:S0190-9622(23)00175-5.
• Dupilumab treatment for atopic dermatitis is associated with decreased utilization of psychostimulants for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A retrospective cohort study. Yildirim AM, Pradhan T, Zinn ZA. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023 Apr;88(4):956-958.
• The Safety of Isotretinoin Treatment in Patients with Peanut Allergies. Yildirim AM, Lemons N, Yousaf A, Zinn ZA. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2022 Dec;15(12):49-51.
• Propranolol therapy for hemangiomas in infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome may produce intolerable side effects. Twist J, Chen A, Poffenberger P, Zinn Z. Pediatr Dermatol. 2022 Mar;39(2):273-274.
• BASCULE syndrome in a child with prior asymptomatic COVID-19 infection. Berrebi D, Farmer W, Zinn Z. Pediatr Dermatol. 2021 Sep;38(5):1342-1344
• A case of capillary malformation-arteriovenous malformation and Ebstein’s anomaly in a child with EphB4 mutation. Sherwani Y, Jenkins S, Adelanwa A, Burch DM, Chaudhuri NR, Zinn Z. Pediatr Dermaol. 2021 Aug 2. PMID: 34339071
• Management of cutaneous side effects of inflammatory bowel disease therapy: A dermatologic viewpoint. Lee J, Lemons N, Lorenze A, Chowdhary TS, Zinn Z, Gayam S. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2021 Jun 17 PMID: 34139789
• The positive environmental impact of virtual isotretinoin management. Lee J, Yousaf A, Jenkins S, Zaki MT, Napier C, Abdul-Aziz OI, Zinn Z. Pediatr Dermatol. 2021 May;38(3):613-613. PMID: 33870555
• Combined treatment of disfiguring facial angiofibromas in tuberous sclerosis complex with surgical debulking and topical sirolimus. Patterson JL, Iyengar S, Catasus C, Kolodney JA, Zinn Z. Cutis. 2020 Dec;106(6):307-308. PMID 33471874
• Erythema Ab Igne in a 12-Year-Old Boy Diagnosed via Telemedicine. Nield TR, Brunner NE, Zinn Z. Cureus. 2020 Nov 19;12(11):e11577. PMID: 33364102
• The effect of a low-nickel diet and nickel sensitization on gastroesophageal reflux disease: A pilot study. Yousaf A, Hagen R, Mitchell M, Ghareeb E, Fang W, Correa R, Zinn Z, Gayam S. Indian J Gastroenterol. 2021 Apr;40(2):137-143. PMID: 33219986
• Association between psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and gastrointestinal disease: An exploratory nationwide inpatient sample analysis. Yousaf A, Raiker R, Davis SM, Gayam S, Zinn Z. Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2021 Jun;133(11-12):586-593. PMID: 32965553
• Clinical outcomes of COVID-19 in patients taking tumor necrosis factor inhibitors or methotrexate: A multicenter research network study. Yousaf A, Gayam S, Feldman S, Zinn Z, Kolodney M. J Am Acad Dermaol. 2021 Jan;84(1):70-75. PMID: 32926977
• Pulsed dye laser as an adjunctive treatment for therapy-resistant pityriasis rubra pilaris. Lee J, Iyengar S, Zinn Z. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Dec;83(6):e391-e392. PMID: 32171814
• Symptomatic meningothelial hamartoma associated with nevus sebaceous. Biagiotti J, Beatty C, Zinn Z, Mason A. Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, Vol 59, Aug 2020.
• Reply to: Comment on “Preemptive purse-string suture: A novel technique to minimize bleeding risk.” Yousaf A, Shah N, Zinn Z. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Jun;82(6):e261. PMID: 32156521
• Ileostomy adenocarcinoma in Crohn’s disease. Yousaf A, Beatty C, Zinn Z, Cassim R, Gayam S. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2020 May;35(5):963-966. PMID: 32144530
• A Novel Spindle Cell Population in a Case of Primary Osteoma Cutis With GNAS Mutation. Beatty C, Zinn Z, Schultz C, Lynch MC. Am J Dermatopathol. 2020 Jun;42(6):e72-e75. PMID: 31977320
• The influence of social media on acne treatment: A cross-sectional survey. Yousaf A, Hagen R, Delaney E, Davis S, Zinn Z. Pediatr Dermatolol. 2020 Mar;37(2):301-304. PMID: 31944359
• Pre-emptive purse-string suture: A novel technique to minimize bleeding risk. Hagen R, Shah N, Yousaf A, Ghareeb E, Zinn Z. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Mar;82(3):e85-e86. PMID: 31639414
• Management of Complex Arteriovenous Malformations Using a Novel Combination Therapeutic Algorith. Chelliah, M; Do, HM; Zinn, Z; Teng, J; JAMA Derm 2018
• 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 Atopy 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/POSTERS

• Trigeminal trophic syndrome with extensive ulceration: A rare complication of herpes zoster. Schaefer J, Zinn Z, Nguyen J. Poster ASOPRS 2020
• Combined treatment by surgical debulking and topical sirolimus for disfiguring angiofibromas in tuberous sclerosis. Iyengar S, Patterson J, Zinn Z. Abstract ASDS Annual Meeting 2019
• Neutrophil-Predominant Subcutaneous Fat Necrosis of the Newborn in a 4-Day-Old Female. Bertus B, Beatty C, Iyengar S, Zinn Z, Thompson A. Poster ASDP 2019
• Lupus Profundus Presenting as Annular Plaques on the Face of a 9-year-old Male. Kurian S, Zinn Z, Lynch M. American Society of Dermatopathology meeting 2018. Poster presentation.
• Primary osteoma cutis in a 15-week-old female with a novel spindle cell population. Beatty C, Zinn Z, Lynch M. American Society of Dermatopathology meeting 2018. Oral presentation.
• Successful Management of Complex Arteriovenous Malformations Using Novel Combination Therapeutic Algorithm. Chelliah M, Zinn Z, Do H, Patel V, Jeng M, Khosla R, Truong MT, Marqueling A, Teng J. International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies (ISSVA) 2018. Poster Presentation
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Cytarabine Induced Palmoplantar Erythrodysesthesia Mimicking Cellulitis. Zinn, Z., Kovach, R.  E-Poster Presentation, American Academy of Dermatology. 2012

 

TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS

• Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology: Chapter 22 – Genetic and Future Therapy.  Teng, J, Zinn, Z. (Awaiting publication)
• Craig and Stitzel’s Modern Pharmacology -7^th Edition: Chapter 65 – Drugs Used in Dermatological Disorders.  Powers, R., Ghareeb, E., Zinn, Z.

AWARDS AND HONORS

• Bravo! Award for Press Ganey Top Providers 2013, 2014, 2015 (greater than 97^th percentile nationally)
• West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Pilot Grant 2018
• 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

• Update in Pediatric Dermatology, WV State Dermatological Society Meeting 2021
• Update in Vascular Anomalies, WV State Dermatological Society Meeting 2021
• 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

 

• Update in Pediatric Dermatology. WVU Pediatrics Grand Rounds                          2021
• Vascular Anomalies: An Update.  WVU Pediatrics Grand Rounds                          2018
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• Dermatology Exam. Physical Diagnosis and Clinical Integration (PDCI 1)            2018
• Common Viral Exanthems. Hal Wanger Family Medicine Conference                    2018
• Dermatology in the Tropics. 3 hours of lectures. WVU Tropical Medicine Course  2018
• Vascular Anomalies: What’s New?  WVU Internal Medicine Grand Rounds          2018
• Update in Pediatric Dermatology.  Western Maryland Health Grand Rounds          2018
• What’s New in Vascular Anomalies? Ophthalmology Grand Rounds                      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. Division of Neonatal Medicine                                 2016
• Cutaneous CD 30+ T-Cell Lymphoma:  A Case Report of an Elusive Diagnosis. American College of Physicians, West Virginia Chapter, Poster                                   2015
• Psoriasis: A 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.  West Virginia Dermatology Society                                      2012
• Toxic Shock Syndrome: A Clincopathological Correlation.  WVU Internal Medicine Grand Rounds. 2012 [Joint presentation with another provider]
• Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis. WVU IM Noon Conference                     2012, 2013, 2014
• Principles of Topical Therapy.  WVU IM Noon Conference                          2011, 2012
• Palmoplantar Erythrodysesthesia. West Virginia Dermatology Society.                   2011
• Radiation Dermatitis Secondary to Complicated Cardiac Catheterization.

Dr. Zinn is a Professor in Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatology and is certified by the American Board of Dermatology. 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.

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