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Vinayak Nahar MD, PhD, MS

Vinayak K. Nahar MD, PhD, MS

Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi

Dr. Nahar received his medical degree from Vitebsk State Medical University, Belarus, a Master’s degree in health promotion and a doctorate with an emphasis in Health Behavior from the University of Mississippi. Dr. Nahar’s research focus is on the utilization of health behavior theoretical models to conceptualize preventative behaviors in order to guide future interventions and provide a deeper understanding of the underlying factors of behavior change. Dr. Nahar has published in many top peer-reviewed journals including JAMA Dermatology, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, British Journal of Dermatology, Archives of Dermatological Research, and Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine.  Dr. Nahar has presented his work at national and international conferences and is currently a reviewer for several journals. He is also on the Board of Editors of the International Journal of Women's Dermatology, Journal of Dermatology Nurses’ Association and the Indian Dermatology Online Journal. 

Recent Contributions to PracticeUpdate:

  1. Brief Dermatologist-Delivered Intervention vs Usual Care for Sun Protection Behavior
  2. Prevalence of Skin Cancer Examination Among Users of Indoor Tanning Beds
  3. Gender Differences in Indoor Tanning Habits and Location
  4. NMSC Perceptions, Beliefs, and Preventive Behavior Among Outdoor Workers
  5. Predictors of Tanning Dependence in White Non-Hispanics
  6. Indoor Tanning Frequency Associated With Risky Sun Protection Practices
  7. Implications of USPSTF Skin Cancer Screening Recommendations for Clinicians
  8. Sunburn and Sun-Protective Behaviors Among Adults With and Without Previous Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
  9. Patterns of Sunscreen Use Among US Adults

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