Faculty Directory › UConn Health

Marti Rothe, M.D., FAAD

Professor of Dermatology
Director of Phototherapy

NPI Number: 1417955436
Academic Office Location: Dermatology UConn Health 263 Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT 06030-6231
Phone:	800-535-6232 860-679-7692

Education & Training
Clinical Interests
Committees & Organizations
Publications

Education

Degree	Institution	Major
B.S.	Northwestern University	Medical Science
M.D.	Northwestern University Medical School	Medicine

Degree

Institution

Major

B.S.

Northwestern University

Medical Science

M.D.

Northwestern University Medical School

Medicine

Post-Graduate Training

Training	Institution	Specialty
Internship	Northwestern University Medical Center	Internal Medicine
Residency	University of Miami Hospital & Clinics	Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery

Training

Institution

Specialty

Internship

Northwestern University Medical Center

Internal Medicine

Residency

University of Miami Hospital & Clinics

Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery

Awards

Name of Award/Honor	Awarding Organization
Selected as One of the "Best Doctors in Greater Hartford," Dermatology	Hartford Magazine
Best Doctor in America®, Atopic Dermatitis, Contact Dermatitis and General Dermatology, 2009-2013

Name of Award/Honor

Awarding Organization

Selected as One of the "Best Doctors in Greater Hartford," Dermatology

Hartford Magazine

Best Doctor in America®, Atopic Dermatitis, Contact Dermatitis and General Dermatology, 2009-2013

Phototherapy, complex medical dermatology, contact dermatitis and patch testing, and transplant dermatology

Name & Description	Category	Role	Type	Scope	Start Year	End Year
International Journal of Women's Dermatology	Editorial Board	Associate Editor	External	International	2018
Dermatology Residency Committee	Education Committee	Member	UConn Health	University	2007

Name & Description

Journal Articles

Female patient perspective on the incorporation of genital skin examination during routine total body skin exams.
Dellalana, Michelle; Kodumudi, Vijay; Torre, Kristin; Enwereji, Ndidi; Rothe, Marti; Feng, Hao Archives of dermatological research 2024 Jan;316(2):80
Perceptions of skincare ingredients and product labels in pediatric eczema care.
Zemlok, Sarah Kamsiah; Bentivegna, Kathryn; Torre, Kristin; Rothe, Marti; Chang, Mary Wu Pediatric dermatology 2023 Sep;
The ocular and periocular involvement of psoriasis.
Sedghi, Tannaz; Torre, Kristin; Suchecki, Jeanine; Rothe, Marti Clinics in dermatology 2023 Aug;
Long-term treatment outcomes and safety of dupilumab as a therapy for bullous pemphigoid: A multicenter retrospective review.
Learned, Christine; Cohen, Stephanie R; Cunningham, Kaitlynne; Alsukait, Sarah; Santiago, Sueheidi; Lu, Jun; Rothe, Marti; Nichols, Anna; Rosmarin, David Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2023 Apr;
COVID-19 Booster Exemption for Severe Dyshidrotic Eczema.
Bentivegna, Kathryn; Rothe, Marti J; Grant Kels, Jane M Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2022 Jun;
Herpes zoster reactivation after mRNA-1273 (Moderna) SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.
Channa, Leelakrishna; Torre, Kristin; Rothe, Marti JAAD case reports 2021 Sep;1560-61
Reflectance confocal microscopy decreases the cost of skin lesion diagnosis: A single institution retrospective chart review.
Muzumdar, Sonal; Wu, Rong; Rothe, Marti J; Grant-Kels, Jane M Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2021 Jan;
A rare case of herpes zoster ophthalmicus after photodynamic therapy.
Bradley, Madison; Muzumdar, Sonal; Shahriari, Neda; Rothe, Marti J; Falcone, Madina International journal of women's dermatology 2020 Dec;6(5):454-455
Dupilumab as a Novel Therapy for Bullous Pemphigoid: A Multicenter Case Series.
Abdat, Rana; Waldman, Reid A; de Bedout, Valeria; Czernik, Annette; Mcleod, Michael; King, Brett; Gordon, Samantha; Ahmed, Razzaque; Nichols, Anna; Rothe, Marti; Rosmarin, David Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2020 Mar;
Art of prevention: Our approach to the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine in adult patients vaccinated against measles before 1968 on biologic therapy for the treatment of psoriasis.
Worth, Audrey; Waldman, Reid A; Dieckhaus, Kevin; Rothe, Marti J International journal of women's dermatology 2020 Mar;6(2):94-96
The rash with maculopapules and fever in adults.
Muzumdar, Sonal; Rothe, Marti Jill; Grant-Kels, Jane M Clinics in dermatology 2019 Mar;37(2):109-118
The rash with maculopapules and fever in children.
Muzumdar, Sonal; Rothe, Marti Jill; Grant-Kels, Jane M Clinics in dermatology 2019 Mar;37(2):119-128
Blue plaque on the chest: A sign of systemic disease.
Kelsey, A; Bordelon, J; Tendler, B R; Rothe, M International journal of women's dermatology 2017 Sep;3(3):151-153
Putative Intravascular Myofibroma Mimicking a Vascular Malformation With Phleboliths.
Klufas, Daniel M; Que, Syril Keena T; Rothe, Marti; Makkar, Hanspaul S; Murphy, Michael J The American Journal of dermatopathology 2017 Jun;39(6):e79-e81
Paired comparison of the sensitivity and specificity of multispectral digital skin lesion analysis and reflectance confocal microscopy in the detection of melanoma in vivo: A cross-sectional study.
Song, Eunice; Grant-Kels, Jane M; Swede, Helen; D'Antonio, Jody L; Lachance, Avery; Dadras, Soheil S; Kristjansson, Arni K; Ferenczi, Katalin; Makkar, Hanspaul S; Rothe, Marti J Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2016 Sep;751187-1192.e2
Ethical considerations when prescribing biologics in dermatology.
Santoro, Frank A; Rothe, Marti J; Strober, Bruce E Clinics in dermatology 2012 Sep;30(5):492-5
Derm emergencies: detecting early signs of trouble.
McQueen, Alisa; Martin, Stephen A; Lio, Peter A The Journal of family practice 2012 Feb;61(2):71-8
Cutaneous simulants of infectious disease.
Ricketts, Janelle R; Rothe, Marti J; Grant-Kels, Jane M International journal of dermatology 2011 Sep;50(9):1043-57
Nutrition and bullous skin diseases
Fedeles F, Murphy M, Rothe MJ, Grant-Kels JM. Clinics in Dermatology 2010 Jan;28627-643
Nutrition and psoriasis.
Ricketts J, Rothe MJ, Grant-Kels JM. Clinics in Dermatology 2010 Jan;28615-626
Hyperpigmented nails: Benign cause - Or not? Case 3: Subungual pigmented streak
Grin C.M., Rothe M.J. Consultant 2008 Jan;48(1):
The contribution of methotrexate exposure and host factors on transcriptional variance in human liver.
Belinsky, Glenn S; Parke, Ann L; Huang, Qihong; Blanchard, Kerry; Jayadev, Supriya; Stoll, Raymond; Rothe, Marti; Achenie, Luke E K; Gupta, Rishi R; Wu, George Y; Rosenberg, Daniel W Toxicological sciences : an official journal of the Society of Toxicology 2007 Jun;97(2):582-94
Common skin conditions during pregnancy.
Tunzi, Marc; Gray, Gary R American family physician 2007 Jan;75(2):211-8
Life-threatening erythroderma: diagnosing and treating the "red man".
Rothe, Marti Jill; Bernstein, Megan L; Grant-Kels, Jane M Clinics in dermatology 2005 Jan;23(2):206-17
Optimal treatment of pyoderma gangrenosum.
Gettler, Samuel; Rothe, Marti; Grin, Caron; Grant-Kels, Jane American journal of clinical dermatology 2003 Jan;4(9):597-608
Psoriasis: Update on therapy for the various manifestations
Rothe M.J., Grin C. Consultant 2003 Jan;43(7):823-840
Dietary factors in the prevention and treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancer and melanoma.
Bialy, Tracy L; Rothe, Marti Jill; Grant-Kels, Jane M Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] 2002 Dec;28(12):1143-52
Clinical theme and variations: Typical and atypical herpes zoster
Grin C.M., Rothe M.J. Consultant 2000 Jan;40(14):2350-2360
Cutaneous signs of vasculitic disorders: Can you identify them all?
Grin C.M., Rothe M.J. Consultant 2000 Jan;40(3):517-526
A collage of 'collagen' disorders
Grin C.M., Rothe M.J. Consultant 1999 Jan;39(2):419-435
Clearing up the myths about clear skin.
Rothe MJ, Grant-Kels JM. Consultant 1999 Jan;391054-1056
Eyelid dermatoses
Rothe M.J., Grin C.M. Consultant 1999 Jan;39(7):1983-2003
An intriguing diagnosis: Pigmented lesions
Rothe M.J., Grin C.M. Consultant 1998 Jan;38(10):2490-2496
Dermatologic emergencies: Part 6: Pemphigus and bullous pemphigoid
Rothe M.J., Grant-Kels J.M. Consultant 1998 Jan;38(5):1109-1126
Referred for management of mastocytosis.
Apter, A J; Rothe, M J Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology 1997 Jul;79(1):21-6
Atopic dermatitis. Cross Section in Dermatology (a primary care perspective)
Rothe MJ, Grant-Kels JM. 1997 Jan;2(4):1-12
Diagnostic criteria and atopic dermatitis
Rothe MJ, Grant-Kels JM. Lancet 1996 Jan;348769-770
The burning mouth syndrome.
Huang, W; Rothe, M J; Grant-Kels, J M Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 1996 Jan;34(1):91-8
Treatment-resistant pemphigus vegetans of the scalp.
Rackett, S C; Rothe, M J; Hoss, D M; Grin-Jorgensen, C M; Grant-Kels, J M International journal of dermatology 1995 Dec;34(12):865-6
Acne: Clear strategies for clear skin. (requested article)
Rothe MJ, Grant-Kels JM. Consultant 1995 Jan;35233-250
Clearing up the myths about clear skin. (requested article)
Rothe MJ, Grant-Kels JM. Consultant 1995 Jan;35251-252
Monitoring patients taking methotrexate for hepatotoxicity. Does the standard of care match published guidelines?
Petrazzuoli, M; Rothe, M J; Grin-Jorgensen, C; Ramsey, W H; Grant-Kels, J M Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 1994 Dec;31(6):969-77
Perniosis in association with anorexia nervosa.
White, K P; Rothe, M J; Milanese, A; Grant-Kels, J M Pediatric dermatology 1994 Mar;11(1):1-5
Women in dermatology--a personal view. III.
Rothe, M J International journal of dermatology 1994 Mar;33(3):166-7
Color atlas
Rothe M.J., Freiman H.S., Grant-Kels J.M. Clinics in Dermatology 1994 Jan;12(4):483-486
Delusional parasitosis: a dermatologic, psychiatric, and pharmacologic approach.
Driscoll, M S; Rothe, M J; Grant-Kels, J M; Hale, M S Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 1993 Dec;29(6):1023-33
Long-term oral antibiotics for acne: is laboratory monitoring necessary?
Driscoll, M S; Rothe, M J; Abrahamian, L; Grant-Kels, J M Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 1993 Apr;28(4):595-602
What's your diagnosis? Bacillary angiomatosis.
Rothe MJ, Hoss DM, Grant-Kels JM. Consultant 1993 Jan;3345-50
Acute adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma presenting with florid cutaneous disease.
Wright, S A; Rothe, M J; Sporn, J; Van Voorhees, A S; Grant-Kels, J M International journal of dermatology 1992 Aug;31(8):582-7
Ocular and cutaneous manifestations of heritable disorders of collagen and elastic tissue.
Rothe, M J; Grant-Kels, J M; Kels, B D Dermatologic clinics 1992 Jul;10(3):591-5
Antimalarial agents and the eye.
Kerdel F, Grant-Kels JM, Rothe MJ, Kels BD. Dermatologic clinics 1992 Jan;10513-519
Human ocular anatomy.
Grant-Kels JM, Rothe MJ, Kels BD Dermatologic clinics. 1992 Jan;10473-482
Allergy consultation in the management of atopic dermatitis.
Apter, A J; Rothe, M J; Grant-Kels, J M Pediatric dermatology 1991 Dec;8(4):341-7
Benign neonatal hemangiomatosis with aggressive growth of cutaneous lesions.
Rothe, M J; Rowse, D; Grant-Kels, J M Pediatric dermatology 1991 Jun;8(2):140-6
High dose oral acyclovir for varicella-zoster infections in children and adolescents.
Rothe, MJ, Feder HM Jr, Grant-Kels, JM. Pediatr Dermatol 1991 Jan;8236-242
Ichthyosis follicularis in two girls: an autosomal dominant disorder.
Rothe, M J; Weiss, D S; Dubner, B H; Weitzner, J M; Lucky, A W; Schachner, L Pediatric dermatology 1990 Dec;7(4):287-92
Extensive calcinosis cutis with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Rothe, M J; Grant-Kels, J M; Rothfield, N F Archives of dermatology 1990 Aug;126(8):1060-3
Calcinosis cutis in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Rothe MJ, Grant-Kels JM, Rothfield N. Arch Dermatol 1990 Jan;1261060-1063
A rare case of herpes zoster ophthalmicus after photodynamic therapy. 2020; 6(5):454-455.
Bradley M, Muzumdar S, Shahriari N, Rothe MJ, Falcone M. International Journal of Women's Dermatology

Books

Rothe MJ, Grant-Kels JM. Diagnostic Algorithms in Dermatology. 1997 Jan;
Gambla C, Grant-Kels JM, Hecker D, Hecker M, Koo J, Rothe MJ. Dermatology Pearls and Pitfalls Volume 2. 1996 Jan;

Book Chapters

Exfoliative Dermatitis
Grant-Kels JM, Fedeles F, Rothe MJ. Fitzpatrick’s Dermatology in General Medicine 2012 Jan;
Exfoliative Dermatitis
Grant-Kels JM, Bernstein M, Rothe MJ. Fitzpatrick’s Dermatology in General Medicine 2007 Jan;
Dermatology and Nutrition
McCusker,MM, Marcy CJ, Rothe MJ, Grant-Kels JM. Nutritional and Clinical Management of Chronic Conditions and Diseases 2006 Jan;211-250
Nutritional Management of Acne Rosacea
McCusker MM, Marcy CJ, Rothe MJ, Grant-Kels JM Nutritional and Clinical Management of Chronic Conditions and Diseases 2006 Jan;219-223
Nutritional Management of Acne Vulgaris
McCusker MM, Marcy CJ, Rothe MJ, Grant-Kels JM Nutritional and Clinical Management of Chronic Conditions and Diseases 2006 Jan;214-219
Nutritional Management of Atopic Dermatitis
McCusker MM, Marcy CJ, Rothe MJ, Grant-Kels JM Nutritional and Clinical Management of Chronic Conditions and Diseases 2006 Jan;223-227
Nutritional Management of Premalignant and Malignant Non-melanoma Skin Cancer and Melanoma
McCusker MM, Marcy CJ, Rothe MJ, Grant-Kels JM Nutritional and Clinical Management of Chronic Conditions and Diseases 2006 Jan;232-239
Nutritional Management of Psoriasis
McCusker MM, Marcy CJ, Rothe MJ, Grant-Kels JM Nutritional and Clinical Management of Chronic Conditions and Diseases 2006 Jan;227-232
Bowenoid Papulosis
Rothe MJ, Grant-Kels JM Cancer of the Skin 2005 Jan;151-156
Keratoacanthoma
Chartier M, Rothe MJ, Grant-Kels JM. Cancer of the Skin 2005 Jan;395-409
Screening for Skin Cancer
Rothe MJ, Bialy TL, Grant-Kels JM. Cancer Screening: A practical guide for Physicians 2002 Jan;173-191
Atopic dermatitis
Rothe MJ, Grant-Kels JM. Primary Care Dermatology 1997 Jan;48-51

Case Reports

Treatment of recalcitrant disseminated ulcerative necrobiosis lipoidica with ustekinumab.
McMullan, Patrick; Khan, Aziz; Adalsteinsson, Jonas A; Waldman, Reid; Stewart, Campbell; Sloan, Brett; Rothe, Marti JAAD case reports 2023 Nov;4152-56

Editorials

A Festschrift in Honor of Jane Grant-Kels, M.D.
Rothe, Marti Jill International journal of women's dermatology 2017 Sep;3(3):121

Letters

Monitoring patients taking methotrexate.
Rothe, M J; Grin-Jorgensen, C; Ramsey, W H; Grant-Kels, J M Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 1995 Apr;32(4):680

Notes

Rheumatology and dermatology: Part 2
Grant-Kels J.M., Rothe M.J., Mease P. Clinics in Dermatology 2006 Jan;24(6):469
Rheumotology and dermatology: Part 1
Grant-Kels J.M., Rothe M.J., Mease P. Clinics in Dermatology 2006 Jan;24(5):347
Can you identify these genital lesions?
Grin C.M., Rothe M.J. Consultant 2000 Jan;40(5):928-932
Can you identify these leg lesions?
Grin C.M., Rothe M.J. Consultant 2000 Jan;40(4):717-737
Can you identify these lesions?
Grin C.M., Rothe M.J. Consultant 2000 Jan;40(6):1009-1013
Can you identify these sun-induced cutaneous ailments?
Grin C.M., Rothe M.J. Consultant 2000 Jan;40(7):1359-1360
Pigmented lesions: Innocent or deadly?
Grin C.M., Rothe M.J. Consultant 2000 Jan;40(2):304-314
Commentary
Rothe M.J., Freiman H.S., Grant-Kels J.M. Clinics in Dermatology 1994 Jan;12(4):481

Reviews

Safety of dermatologic medications in pregnancy and lactation: An Update - Part I: Pregnancy.
McMullan, Patrick; Yaghi, Marita; Truong, Thu M; Rothe, Marti; Murase, Jenny; Grant-Kels, Jane M Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2024 Jan;
Safety of dermatologic medications in pregnancy and lactation: An Update - Part II: Lactation.
Yaghi, Marita; McMullan, Patrick; Truong, Thu M; Rothe, Marti; Murase, Jenny; Grant-Kels, Jane M Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2024 Jan;
Nutrition and psoriasis.
Muzumdar, Sonal; Rothe, Marti J Clinics in dermatology 2022 Jan;40(2):128-134
Nutrition and bullous skin diseases.
Fedeles, Flavia; Murphy, Michael; Rothe, Marti J; Grant-Kels, Jane M Clinics in dermatology 2010 Jan;28(6):627-43
Erythroderma.
Rothe, M J; Bialy, T L; Grant-Kels, J M Dermatologic clinics 2000 Jul;18(3):405-15
Unapproved dermatologic indications for H2 receptor antagonists, cromolyn sodium, and ketotifen.
Paquette, D; Rothe, M J Clinics in dermatology 2000 Jan;18(1):103-11
Acne: Update on therapeutic choices
Rothe M.J., Grant-Kels J.M. Consultant 1999 Jan;39(4):1061-1080
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus
Grin C.M., Rothe M.J. Consultant 1998 Jan;38(12):2954-2962
Dermatologic emergencies: Part 4: Hypersensitivity reactions to anticonvulsants, ace inhibitors, and other drugs
Rothe M.J., Grant-Kels J.M. Consultant 1998 Jan;38(2):301-309
Dermatologic emergencies: Part 5: Drug-induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis
Rothe M.J., Grant-Kels J.M. Consultant 1998 Jan;38(4):889-895
Pyoderma gangrenosum: Tools to cope with this dermatologic emergency: Roughly half of affected patients have an underlying associated condition
Rothe M.J., Grant-Kels J.M. Journal of Critical Illness 1998 Jan;13(4):260-264
Dermatologic emergencies: Part 1: Pyoderma gangrenosum
Rothe M.J., Grant-Kels J.M. Consultant 1997 Jan;37(10):2721-2727
Dermatologic emergencies: Part 2: Recognizing exfoliative erythroderma
Rothe M.J., Grant-Kels J.M. Consultant 1997 Jan;37(11):2880-2891
Dermatologic emergencies: Part 3: Recognizing allergic contact dermatitis
Rothe M.J., Grant-Kels J.M. Consultant 1997 Jan;37(12):3028-3034
Psoriasis: A guide to using topical therapy for localized disease
Rothe M.J., Grant-Kels J.M. Consultant 1997 Jan;37(5):1171-1185
Atopic dermatitis: an update.
Rothe, M J; Grant-Kels, J M Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 1996 Jul;35(1):1-13; quiz 14-6
The premature aging syndromes.
Pesce, K; Rothe, M J Clinics in dermatology 1996 Jan;14(2):161-70
Diet and dermatology. The role of dietary manipulation in the prevention and treatment of cutaneous disorders.
Rackett, S C; Rothe, M J; Grant-Kels, J M Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 1993 Sep;29(3):447-61
Treatment of cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
Rothe, M J; Kerdel, F A Lupus 1992 Dec;1(6):351-6
Antimalarial agents and the eye.
Kerdel, F; Grant-Kels, J M; Rothe, M J; Kels, B D Dermatologic clinics 1992 Jul;10(3):513-9
Primary telangiectasia of childhood.
Abrahamian, L M; Rothe, M J; Grant-Kels, J M International journal of dermatology 1992 May;31(5):307-13
Oral acyclovir therapy for varicella and zoster infections in pediatric and pregnant patients: a brief review.
Rothe, M J; Feder, H M; Grant-Kels, J M Pediatric dermatology 1991 Sep;8(3):236-42, 246-7
Growth factors and wound healing.
Rothe, M J; Falanga, V Clinics in dermatology 1991 Jan;9(4):553-9
Growth factors. Their biology and promise in dermatologic diseases and tissue repair.
Rothe, M; Falanga, V Archives of dermatology 1989 Oct;125(10):1390-8

Short Surveys

Psoriasis therapy: What's new
Rothe M.J., Grin C. Consultant 2003 Jan;43(7):890-891
Clearing up the myths about clear skin
Rothe M.J., Grant-Kels J.M. Consultant 1999 Jan;39(4):1054-1056
Diagnostic criteria for atopic dermatitis.
Rothe, M J; Grant-Kels, J M Lancet (London, England) 1996 Sep;348(9030):769-70
Nomenclature of the primary telangiectasias.
Rothe, M J; Grant-Kels, J M International journal of dermatology 1992 May;31(5):320