Frank Wang, MD
Dermatology
1500 E Medical Center Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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About
Dr. Frank Wang is the William B. Taylor Endowed Professor of Clinical Dermatology and a Clnical Proessor of Dermatology at the University of Michigan. He is a board-certified dermatologist with interests and expertise in general clinical dermatology (including psoriasis, aging skin, fragile skin), complex medical dermatology, and translational research. Dr. Wang holds several administrative roles with the department, including associate chair for education, assistant program director for the residency program, and medical director of the Dermatology Treatment Center.
Dr. Wang graduated with his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College. Dr. Wang completed his internship in Internal Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He completed a Fellowship and his Dermatology Residency here at the University of Michigan. Dr. Wang joined the faculty at the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology in 2010.
Research Overview
• Clinical and molecular characteristics of skin aging
• Mechanisms of collagen remodeling in human skin
• Mechanisms of interventions for aged and photoaged skin
• Molecular pathophysiology of striae ("stretch marks")
• Clinical and molecular characteristics of cutaneous side effects of targeted cancer therapies
• Molecular mechanisms of biologic therapy in psoriasis
Recent Publications
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Fisher GJ, Wang F, Marella S, Billi AC, Qin Z, Weng S, Fu J, Tsoi LC, Gudjonsson JE, Voorhees JJ, Quan T. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2026 Jul 22; 146 (8): s30Proceeding / Abstract / Poster0171 Collapsed fibroblasts in aged human skin: A critical driver of dermal aging
DOI:10.1016/j.jid.2026.06.202 -
2026 Jul 16;PresentationTopical and systemic corticosteroids
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Quan T, Wang F, Marella S, Billi AC, Qin Z, Weng S, Fu J, Gudjonsson JE, Voorhees JJ, Fisher GJ. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2026 Jul 16;Journal ArticleCollapsed fibroblasts in aged human skin in vivo - A critical driver of dermal aging
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Leonard K, Kong S, Wang F. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2026 Jul 7; 95 (1): ab408Journal Article74012 Social Determinants of Health in Dermatology: A Practical Case-Based Curriculum for Dermatology Residents
DOI:10.1016/j.jaad.2026.04.1625 -
Kong S, Sobieraj J, Wang F. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2026 Jul 7; 95 (1): ab125Journal Article75976 Concerns Regarding Dermatologic Side Effects Influencing Initiation and Dose of Testosterone Therapy in Gender Affirmation Care
DOI:10.1016/j.jaad.2026.04.508 -
Yeung L, Wang F. 2026 Jul 18;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterIn-person vs. virtual didactic curriculum format of dermatology residency programs: Preliminary results of a national survey regarding structure, preferences, and influencing factors
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2026 Jul 16;PresentationAdverse effects of targeted cancer therapies
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2026 Jul 15;PresentationAntifungal agents