About
Rita V. Linkner, MD DABOM
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Published Work
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Topical Tretinoin Use for Photodamage
The pharmacology behind retinoid use for skin aging — how tretinoin works, when to use it, and why dosing precision matters.
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Evaluating the Efficacy of Photodynamic Therapy with Aminolevulinic Acid and Microdermabrasion as a Combination Treatment for Acne Scarring
A split-face investigator-initiated trial examining combination laser and procedural treatment for acne scarring — the science behind the in-office anti-aging method.
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Efficacy and Safety of Tretinoin 0.025%/Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2% Gel in Combination with Benzoyl Peroxide 6% for Facial Acne Vulgaris
FDA trial-era research on combination topical therapy for acne — the evidence base behind how I sequence actives in the acne protocol today.
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Efficacy and Safety of a Ceramide-Containing Moisturizer Followed by Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%/Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel
Barrier-first acne treatment — the clinical evidence for leading with moisturizer before actives, a sequencing principle I apply in practice daily.
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Bilateral Comparison Study of Pimecrolimus Cream 1% and a Ceramide-Hyaluronic Acid Emollient Foam in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
A controlled comparison of barrier repair agents — the pharmacokinetic thinking behind choosing the right emollient for a compromised skin barrier.
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An Investigator-Initiated, Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Pilot Study: Assessment for Tachyphylaxis to Topically Occluded Halobetasol 0.05% Ointment
A double-blind FDA-style trial conducted during fellowship training — the origin of how I think about compliance curves, dosing thresholds, and diminishing returns in topical therapy.
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Psoriasis and Vascular Disease — Risk Factors and Outcomes: A Systematic Review
A 120-citation systematic review on the relationship between skin disease and cardiovascular risk — the early evidence that skin and metabolic health are the same conversation.
Curriculum Vitae
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High School Diploma with Cum Laude Honors
Horace Mann School, Riverdale, NY
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B.A. with University Honors in Biology
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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M.D.
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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Medical Intern, Department of Internal Medicine
St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center, Manhattan, NY
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Dermatopharmacology Fellow
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Dermatology, Manhattan, NY
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Chief Resident
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Dermatology, Manhattan, NY
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CEO & Founder
RVL Skincare, PC
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