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Kristina Liu, MD, MHS
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Kristina Liu, MD, MHS, is a dermatologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, where she serves as the director of the vitiligo clinic and director of dermatology simulation education. She received her medical degree and masters in health science from Yale School of Medicine, and completed her residency at the Harvard Combined Dermatology Program, where she served as chief resident. Her clinical and research interests include laser and cosmetic dermatology, pigmentary disorders of the skin, and medical education.
Posts by Kristina Liu, MD, MHS

Kristina Liu, MD, MHS
Polycystic ovary syndrome and the skin

Women's Health
Polycystic ovarian syndrome and the skin

Kristina Liu, MD, MHS
What your skin should expect when you’re expecting

Kristina Liu, MD, MHS
The doctor will “see” you now: Teledermatology in the era of COVID-19

Janelle Nassim, MD
Scrubbing your hands dry? Soaps, moisturizers, and tips to help keep skin healthy
Kristina Liu, MD, MHS
Skin tag removal: Optional but effective

Kristina Liu, MD, MHS
The hype on hyaluronic acid

Janelle Nassim, MD
A look at the effects of nail polish on nail health and safety

Kristina Liu, MD, MHS
Vitiligo: More than skin deep

Skin and Hair
Adult acne: Understanding underlying causes and banishing breakouts

Kristina Liu, MD, MHS
Keep using sunscreen while FDA updates recommendations on safety of sunscreen ingredients

Kristina Liu, MD, MHS
Dermal fillers: The good, the bad, and the dangerous

Skin and Hair
Dermal fillers: The good, the bad and the dangerous

Cancer
Topical treatment helps prevent actinic keratosis from developing into skin cancer

Kristina Liu, MD, MHS
Banishing dry winter skin

Kristina Liu, MD, MHS