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Francisco Tausk, M.D.
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Red Creek (Calkins Corporate Park)
400 Red Creek Drive, Suite 200
Rochester, NY 14623
Red Creek (Calkins Corporate Park)
400 Red Creek Drive, Suite 200
Rochester, NY 14623
About Me
- Psychosomatic Cutaneous Medicine. He has a particular interest in the “placebo” effect and in skin diseases exacerbated by stress and emotional problems, such as "skin picking syndrome."
- Psoriasis
- Complex Medical Dermatology
Dr. Tausk also...
- Psychosomatic Cutaneous Medicine. He has a particular interest in the “placebo” effect and in skin diseases exacerbated by stress and emotional problems, such as "skin picking syndrome."
- Psoriasis
- Complex Medical Dermatology
Dr. Tausk also conducts NIH - as well as pharmacological industry sponsored clinical trials.
He received his medical training in the University of Buenos Aires, followed by 8 years at the University of California in San Diego performing basic science research. He spent 15 years in Johns Hopkins University, where he was Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Neurosciences and Program Director of the Department of Dermatology before joining the University of Rochester in 2005. He is currently the President of the Association for Psychoneurocutaneous Medicine of North America.
Languages
English, Spanish
Certified Specialties
Dermatology - American Board of Dermatology
Dermatology, Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology - American Board of Dermatology
Faculty Appointments
Professor (Part-Time) - Department of Dermatology (SMD)
Professor (Part-Time) - Department of Medicine, Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology (SMD) - Joint
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Dermatology, University of California Medical Center San Diego. 1985 - 1986
Residency, Dermatology, University of California Medical Center San Diego. 1984 - 1988
Internship, Dermatology, Hospital Jose Maria Ramos Mejia (Argentina). 1978 - 1982
Education
MD | Universidad de Buenos Aires (Argentina). 1977
Awards
Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award For Exemplary Compassion and Respect for Patients & for Excellence in the Art of Medicine. 2019
Award of Excellence, Association for Psychoneuroimmunology of North America. 2017
Faculty of the Year award, Department of Dermatology, University of Rochester. 2015
Recognition Award for Commitment to the Education and Well-being of the Residents of the Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University 2004
The Israel Zeligman Annual Lectureship: "Stress and the Skin" , Johns Hopkins University 2004
Faculty of the Year Award, for Outstanding Patient Care and Teaching. 1997
Dermatology Foundation: Award from the Society for Investigative Dermatology 1985
American Academy of Dermatology: Bronze Award for Original Investigation 1985
Nelson Paul Anderson Memorial Prize, Pacific Dermatological Association 1985
Dermatology Foundation: Roche Pharmaceuticals Award 1984
Henry Stelwagon Award, American College of Physicians of Philadelphia: Best original work presented by Residents/Fellows at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology 1984
First Prize. Residents' and Fellows' Forum, University of Buenos Aires, Department of Dermatology. 1981
Publications
Journal Articles
Tausk F
The Journal of dermatological treatment.. 2024 March 35 (1):2326655. Epub 03/11/2024.
Dean O, Tausk F, Singh P
Archives of dermatological research.. 2023 April 315 (3):673-676. Epub 10/25/2022.
Paine A, Brookes PS, Bhattacharya S, Li D, Garcia-Hernandez ML, Tausk F, Ritchlin C
Arthritis & rheumatology.. 2023 January 75 (1):53-63. Epub 11/25/2022.
Tausk F
Clinics in dermatology.. 2023 41 (1):95-104. Epub 03/05/2023.
Bawany F, Ryan Wolff J, Ritchlin CT, Tausk F
Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology.. 2023 16 :1175-1180. Epub 05/02/2023.
Haberman RH, MacFarlane KA, Catron S, Samuels J, Blank RB, Toprover M, Uddin Z, Hu J, Castillo R, Gong C, Qian K, Piguet V, Tausk F, Yeung J, Neimann AL, Gulliver W, Thiele RG, Merola JF, Ogdie A, Rahman P, Chakravarty SD, Eder L, Ritchlin CT, Scher JU
BMJ open.. 2022 December 2312 (12):e063650. Epub 12/23/2022.
Pope E, Kowalski E, Tausk F
JAAD case reports.. 2022 June 24 :59-60. Epub 04/23/2022.
Bawany F, Lee G, Nousari Y, Ritchlin C, Singh P, Tausk F
Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology.. 2022 15 :2943-2947. Epub 12/30/2022.
Singh P, Brickley S, Mannava K, Tausk F
JAAD case reports.. 2021 October 16 :72-73. Epub 08/25/2021.
Mitchell DC, Kuehn GJ, Scott GA, Doerr TD, Tausk F
Case reports in dermatological medicine.. 2021 2021 :7598086. Epub 03/03/2021.
Nousari Y, Wu BC, Tausk F
Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry.. 2021 62 (6):665-666. Epub 06/08/2021.
Marous M, Mueller K, Tausk F
Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy : official publication of the European Society for Laser Dermatology.. 2020 November 1622 (6-8):230-231. Epub 04/14/2021.
Mostaghimi L, Jafferany M, Tausk F
International journal of dermatology.. 2020 June 59 (6):e195-e199. Epub 12/17/2019.
Soh JM, Ibrahim SF, Tausk FA
Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.].. 2019 July 45 (7):1000-1002. Epub 1900 01 01.
Esaa FS, Shah PR, Mannava KA, Tausk F
JAAD case reports.. 2019 July 5 (7):632-633. Epub 07/13/2019.
Tribó MJ, Turroja M, Castaño-Vinyals G, Bulbena A, Ros E, García-Martínez P, Tausk F, Sagristà M, Pujol RM, Ferran M, Gallardo F
Acta dermato-venereologica.. 2019 April 199 (4):417-422. Epub 1900 01 01.
Shah PR, Cusick E, Nousari Y, Sandoz A, Tausk F
Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology.. 2019 12 :679-681. Epub 09/11/2019.
Pitch M, Somers K, Scott G, Tausk F, Mercurio MG
Cutis.. 2018 April 101 (4):278-280. Epub 1900 01 01.
Vegas O, Poligone B, Blackcloud P, Gilmore ES, VanBuskirk J, Ritchlin CT, Pentland AP, Walter SA, Nousari Y, Tausk F
Brain, behavior, and immunity.. 2018 February 68 :238-247. Epub 11/07/2017.
Kwon CW, Fried RG, Nousari Y, Ritchlin C, Tausk F
Clinics in dermatology.. 2018 36 (6):698-703. Epub 08/16/2018.
Prezzano JC, Reddy SC, Tausk FA
The British journal of dermatology.. 2017 December 177 (6):e352. Epub 1900 01 01.
Kwon CW, Stephens DM, Gilmore ES, Tausk FA, Scott GA
JAMA dermatology.. 2017 November 1153 (11):1198-1200. Epub 1900 01 01.
Tausk F, Ader R, Duffy Smith N
Clinics in dermatology.. 2013 31 (1):86-91. Epub 1900 01 01.
Vegas Ó, VanBuskirk J, Richardson S, Parfitt D, Helmreich D, Rempel M, Moynihan J, Tausk F
Psicothema.. 2012 November 24 (4):581-6. Epub 1900 01 01.
Iorizzo LJ, Scott G, Tausk FA
Cutis.. 2012 April 89 (4):169-72. Epub 1900 01 01.
Rieder E, Tausk F
International journal of dermatology.. 2012 January 51 (1):12-26. Epub 1900 01 01.
Fuhrmann T, Smith N, Tausk F
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.. 2010 December 63 (6):1000-5. Epub 10/08/2010.
Moynihan J, Rieder E, Tausk F
Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia : organo ufficiale, Società italiana di dermatologia e sifilografia.. 2010 April 145 (2):221-8. Epub 1900 01 01.
Smith N, Fuhrmann T, Tausk F
Archives of dermatology.. 2009 December 145 (12):1439-42. Epub 1900 01 01.
Smith N, Weymann A, Tausk FA, Gelfand JM
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.. 2009 November 61 (5):841-56. Epub 08/06/2009.
Ibrahim SF, Pryor J, Tausk FA
Dermatology online journal.. 2009 April 1515 (4):15. Epub 04/15/2009.
Stress-induced erythema annulare centrifugum.
Ibrahim SF, Pryor J, Tausk FA.
Dermatol Online J. 2009; 15(4): 15.
Complementary and alterative medicine for psoriasis: a qualitative review of the clinical trial literature.
Smith N, Weymann A, Tausk FA, Gelfand JM.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2009; 61(5): 841-56.
Sandoz A, LoPiccolo M, Kusnir D, Tausk FA
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.. 2008 October 59 (4):698-704. Epub 1900 01 01.
Ritchlin C, Tausk F
Current opinion in rheumatology.. 2008 July 20 (4):381-3. Epub 1900 01 01.
Arndt J, Smith N, Tausk F
Current allergy and asthma reports.. 2008 July 8 (4):312-7. Epub 1900 01 01.
Koblenzer CS, Koblenzer PJ, Tausk FA
Cutis.. 2008 June 81 (6):487; author reply 487. Epub 1900 01 01.
LoPiccolo M, Crestanello J, Yoo SS, Sciubba J, Fernández C, Tausk FA
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology, and endodontics.. 2008 May 105 (5):e38-40. Epub 1900 01 01.
Psychoneuroimmunology
Tausk F, Elenkov I, Moynihan J.
Dermatol Ther. 2008; 21(1): 22-31.
Facial erythema ab igne of rapid onset.
LoPiccolo M, Crestanello J, Yoo SS, Sciubba J, Fernández C, Tausk FA.
Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2008; 105(5): e38-40.
Centers for psoriasis: a comprehensive approach to patient care, education and research.
Ritchlin C, Tausk F.
Curr Opin Rheumatol. 2008; 20(4): 381-3.
Stress and atopic dermatitis. (Review)
Arndt J, Smith N, Tausk F.
Curr Allergy Asthma Rep. 2008; 4: 312-7.
What is psychocutaneous medicine?
Koblenzer CS, Koblenzer PJ, Tausk FA.
Cutis. 2008; 81(6): 487.
A clinical paradigm of delusions of parasitosis.
Sandoz A, LoPiccolo M, Kusnir D, Tausk FA.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2008; 59(4): 698-704.
Tausk F, Elenkov I, Moynihan J
Dermatologic therapy.. 2008 21 (1):22-31. Epub 1900 01 01.
Ritchlin C, Tausk F
Annals of the rheumatic diseases.. 2006 December 65 (12):1541-4. Epub 1900 01 01.
A medical conundrum: onset of psoriasis in patients receiving anti-tumour necrosis factor agents.
Ritchlin C, Tausk F.
Ann Rheum Dis. 2006; 65(12): 1541-4.
Cummins DL, Delacerda D, Tausk FA
International journal of dermatology.. 2005 June 44 (6):518-20. Epub 1900 01 01.
Parker J, Klein SL, McClintock MK, Morison WL, Ye X, Conti CJ, Peterson N, Nousari CH, Tausk FA
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.. 2004 December 51 (6):919-22. Epub 1900 01 01.
Yoo SS, Tausk F
International journal of dermatology.. 2004 September 43 (9):664-5. Epub 1900 01 01.
Tausk FA, Nousari H
Archives of dermatology.. 2001 January 137 (1):78-82. Epub 1900 01 01.
Kimyai-Asadi A, Tausk FA, Nousari HC
Archives of dermatology.. 2000 May 136 (5):667, 670. Epub 1900 01 01.
Nousari HC, Kimyai-Asadi A, Huang CH, Tausk FA
International journal of dermatology.. 2000 February 39 (2):144-6. Epub 1900 01 01.
Kimya-Asadi A, Tausk FA, Nousari HC
International journal of dermatology.. 2000 January 39 (1):77-8. Epub 1900 01 01.
Stress and Dermatology (Editorial)
Tausk FA and Nousari HC.
Arch Dermatol. 2000; 137(1): 78-82.
Kimyai-Asadi A, Tausk FA, Nousari HC
Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America.. 1999 August 29 (2):454-5. Epub 1900 01 01.
Nousari HC, Ha VT, Laman SD, Provost TT, Tausk FA
The Journal of rheumatology.. 1999 March 26 (3):692-5. Epub 1900 01 01.
Short Anagen Syndrome.
Whitmore E and Tausk, F.
J Clin Derm. 1999; 2: 30-2.
Interferon a Induced Contact Dermatitis.
Ketabchi N, Whitmore E and Tausk, F.
J Clin Derm. 1999; 2: 19-20.
Tausk F, Whitmore SE
Psychotherapy and psychosomatics.. 1999 68 (4):221-5. Epub 1900 01 01.
Nousari HC, Kimyai-Asadi A, Santana HM, Diglio GM, Tausk FA, Cohen BA
Pediatric dermatology.. 1999 16 (4):273-6. Epub 1900 01 01.
Nousari HC, Kimyai-Asadi A, Tausk FA
Lancet.. 1998 December 5352 (9143):1825-6. Epub 1900 01 01.
Tausk FA
Archives of dermatology.. 1998 November 134 (11):1422-5. Epub 1900 01 01.
A Pilot Study of Hypnosis in the Treatment of Patients with Psoriasis.
Tausk, F and Whitmore E.
Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. 1998; 68: 221-5.
Tausk F, Undem B
Neuropeptides.. 1995 December 29 (6):351-5. Epub 1900 01 01.
Alternative Medicine: Is it All In Your Mind?
Tausk, F.
Arch Dermatol. 1995; 29: 351-55.
Bhat RV, Tausk FA, Baraban JM, Mains RE, Eipper BA
Journal of neurochemistry.. 1993 October 61 (4):1315-22. Epub 1900 01 01.
Husten EJ, Tausk FA, Keutmann HT, Eipper BA
The Journal of biological chemistry.. 1993 May 5268 (13):9709-17. Epub 1900 01 01.
Tausk FA, Milgram SL, Mains RE, Eipper BA
Molecular endocrinology.. 1992 December 6 (12):2185-96. Epub 1900 01 01.
Expression of a Peptide Processing Enzyme in Cultured Cells .Truncation mutants Reveal Functional Domains.
Tausk, F, Milgram S, Mains R and Eipper B.
Mol Endocrinol. 1992; 7: 2185-96.
Skriver K, Wikoff WR, Patston PA, Tausk F, Schapira M, Kaplan AP, Bock SC
The Journal of biological chemistry.. 1991 May 15266 (14):9216-21. Epub 1900 01 01.
Tausk F, Gigli I
The Journal of investigative dermatology.. 1990 June 94 (6 Suppl):141S-145S. Epub 1900 01 01.
Tausk F, Harpster E, Gigli I
Arthritis and rheumatism.. 1990 June 33 (6):888-92. Epub 1900 01 01.
The human C3b receptor: Function and role in human diseases.
Tausk, F and Gigli I.
J Invest Dermatol. 1990; 91: 141s-145s.
Tausk F, Fey M, Gigli I
The Journal of immunology : official journal of the American Association of Immunologists.. 1989 November 15143 (10):3295-302. Epub 1900 01 01.
Gimenez MF, Gigli I, Tausk FA
The British journal of dermatology.. 1989 July 121 (1):19-26. Epub 1900 01 01.
Gigli I, Tausk FA
Methods in enzymology.. 1988 162 :626-39. Epub 1900 01 01.
Gimenez MF, Tausk F, Gimenez MM, Gigli I
Archives of dermatology.. 1987 April 123 (4):479-81. Epub 1900 01 01.
Tausk FA, McCutchan A, Spechko P, Schreiber RD, Gigli I
The Journal of clinical investigation.. 1986 October 78 (4):977-82. Epub 1900 01 01.
Tausk FA, McCutchan JA, Schreiber RD, Spechko P, Gigli I
Bioscience reports.. 1986 January 6 (1):81-6. Epub 1900 01 01.
Tausk F, Hoffmann T, Schreiber R, Gigli I
The Journal of investigative dermatology.. 1985 July 85 (1 Suppl):58s-61s. Epub 1900 01 01.
Leprosy: Altered complement receptor in disseminated disease.
Tausk, F, Hoffmann T, Schreiber R, Gigli I.
J Invest Dermatol. 1985; 85: 58-61.
Tausk FA, Schreiber RD, Gigli I
Transactions of the Association of American Physicians. 1984 97 :346-52. Epub 1900 01 01.
Sarcoma synovial
Gimenez M, Tausk, F.
Rev Arg Dermatol. 1982; 94: 102.
Pemphigoid cicatricial.
Spillman H, Antognoli S, Tausk, F.
Rev Arg Dermatol. 1982; 94: 453.
Books
Integrative Dermatology (2014)
Chapter: Psychoneuroimmunology in Dermatology
Authors: Denby K, N Dufy and F Tausk
Publisher: Weil Integrative Medicine 2014
Clinical Immunodermatology (2009)
Chapter: Stress and Immunology
Authors: Tausk F, Elenkov I, Paus R and Label M
Publisher: Springer, London 2009
Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine (2008)
Chapter: Psychocutaneous Medicine
Authors: Sandoz A, Kusnir D, Koenig T and F Tausk
Publisher: McGraw Hill, 2008
Stress (2008)
Chapter: Stress and Dermatology
Authors: Label M, Paus R, Woskoff O, Tausk F
Publisher: Ateneo, Buenos Aires, Argentina 2008
Clinical Management in Psychodermatology (2008)
Authors: Wolfgang Harth, Uwe Gieler, Daniel Kusnir, and Francisco Tausk
Publisher: Springer 2008
Fitzpatricks Dermatology in General Medicine (2003)
Chapter: Psychocutaneous Medicine
Authors: Koenig T, Garnis-Jones S, Rencic A and F Tausk
Publisher: McGraw-Hill 2003
Cutaneous Medicine (2001)
Chapter: Cutaneous Manifestations of Primary Immunodeficiencies.
Authors: Tausk, F and J. Winkelstein
Publisher: BC Decker 2001
Dermatology in General Medicine (1994)
Chapter: Neurobiology of the Skin
Authors: Tausk, F, Christen E, Johansson O and S Milgram
Publisher: McGraw-Hill 1994
Methods In Enzymology (1988)
Chapter: C1, C4, and C2 components of the classical pathway of complement and regulatory proteins.
Authors: Gigli, I, Tausk, F
Publisher: McGraw-Hill 1988
Dermatology in General Medicine (1987)
Chapter: The human complement system.
Authors: Gigli,I, Tausk,F
Publisher: McGraw-Hill 1987
Therapeutics in Dermatology (1983)
Chapter: Terapeutica Dermatologica en la Practica Medica
Authors: Magnin, P, Gimenez, M, Tausk, F El Ateneo
Publisher: El Ateneo, Buenos Aires, Argentina 1983
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Patient Comments
Dr. Tausk not only prescribed a new medication for me but took the time to educate me on how the medication works, and it's risk factors and his availability if I should experience any complications or have any other new issues. I appreciate good doctors.
Mar 26, 2024
Great
Mar 21, 2024
Dr Tausk is an expert and has helped me immensely with psoriasis. The only doctor that has helped me. What a blessing.
Feb 29, 2024
Dr. Tausk is an excellent provider who listens and responds with professionalism and compassion.
Jan 14, 2024
Good exsperiance
Oct 14, 2023
He is very qualified in looking at an issue and deciding the best solution at that time.
Oct 08, 2023
True professional, gave me new hope where other doctors failed
Sep 19, 2023
I was diagnosed with a very rare skin disease [...] 6 yrs. ago. Dr. Tausk has helped guide me through this disease with care, compassion and is the BEST doctor I have ever had.
Aug 16, 2023
The Drs are excellent. I literally love my Doctors. Dr Tausk and Dr Ritchlin saved my life
Jul 30, 2023
Dr. Alicia Meza and Dr. Tausk were great combo !!
Jul 29, 2023
Dr. Tausk is a wonderful man and doctor. I'd definitely recommend him.
Jul 28, 2023
Dr. did referral to pulmonologist - been trying to find one - finally got scheduled but 3 months.
Jun 29, 2023
I have been working with Dr Tausk for 6 years and he is an excellent doctor who has helped me with a very rare skin disease.. Saved my life
May 07, 2023
Exactly what I needed
Mar 17, 2023
It's a very long drive for me but worth it to know someone is trying to help my condition
Feb 17, 2023
Was a bit confused of information from the intern vs actual dr. After visit summary is also somewhat conflicting information.
Jan 13, 2023
I am happy that the existence of the parasitic infection from months ago was included in ongoing care. I need to inform Dr Tausk of my discovery of them present again Monday. Final blood labs and stool analysis will be more conclusive.
Jan 04, 2023
Worst experience I've had with a dermatologist. He hardly even looked at me. I will not use his services again and will cancel the appointment that Is scheduled for June. Resident did everything. Doctor was just a figurehead.
Jan 04, 2023
I have a rare skin condition that I have had for over 5years..Dr.Tausk has been working with me over this entire time and has been so helpful and I feel like he has saved my life..he has been very upfront about my disease and helped me get my quality of life back..He truly cares about his patients and goes above and beyond to help anyway he can..
Jan 02, 2023
I have been a patient with Dr.Tausk for 5years as I have a rare skin condition..he is an outstanding doctor
Nov 07, 2022
He always shows concern about my problem and gives me excellent advice.
Nov 07, 2022
Care was good. [...]
Oct 19, 2022
They are very good to me.
Oct 14, 2022
I have been a patient of Dr. Tausk for the last 5 years..I have a rare skin condition that Dr.Tausk has helped me get through.. Excellent Doctor..
Oct 05, 2022
This is a good experience
Sep 19, 2022
Dr Tausk is a Fantastic provider
Sep 12, 2022
No real explanation about additional questions asked. 'Put lotion on it'.
Aug 28, 2022
Good.
Aug 19, 2022
Dr.Tausk has been my dermatologist for the last 5 years..I was diagnosed with a rare skin disease and I was so fortunate to get to have such an amazing doctor.. He is one of the best doctors I have ever had..Dr.Tausk has gone above and beyond to try and give me some quality of life.. Outstanding doctor!!
Aug 04, 2022
I liked Dr. Tausk very much!
Jul 22, 2022
I liked Dr. Tausk very much! I appreciated the fact that he kept reiterating that if I saw anything suspicious on my skin to call the office immediately. He was very friendly, caring and genuine and totally made me feel at ease! His residents were excellent, also!
Jul 16, 2022
Very good. Doctor went over & above.
Jul 14, 2022
Dr. Tausk is second to none; a knowledgeable, thorough, empathic Provider.
Jul 07, 2022
I have a very rare skin disorder and have been so fortunate to find Dr.Tausk who I have worked with for the past 5 years..He is a great Doctor who cares about his patients and is very accessible at any time..He always tries to find ways to help me live a quality life..Excellent Doctor!!
Jun 29, 2022
Very good.
Apr 15, 2022
Excellent care.
Mar 23, 2022
[...] The Dr dismissed my concerns and made me feel very small. [...]
Feb 26, 2022
Dr. Tausk is caring and helpful. His bedside manner is excellent and he really makes you feel like he is someone who is genuine. I wish all doctors were like him.
Feb 19, 2022
Great doctor
Feb 10, 2022