Jafferany, Mohammad

Biography

Dr. Mohammad Jafferany is a Professor of Psychodermatology, Psychiatry, and Behavioral Sciences at Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University. With dual training in Dermatology and Psychiatry, he brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to the field of psychocutaneous medicine. He currently serves as President of the Association for Psychocutaneous Medicine of North America (APMNA).

Dr. Jafferany has authored over 210 peer-reviewed articles and scholarly publications on a wide range of topics within psychodermatology. He has also edited and authored 12 influential books, including Pediatric Psychodermatology, Geriatric Psychodermatology, Stress and Skin, Trichotillomania, Essentials of Psychodermatology, Psychotrichology, and the Handbook of Psychodermatology. Several of these works have been translated into Russian, Ukrainian, Chinese, and Turkish languages, reflecting their global relevance.

A frequent speaker and educator, Dr. Jafferany has conducted international psychodermatology workshops and master courses around the world. He has several interviews in newspapers and magazines regarding skin-brain axis and mind-skin connection. He currently holds the position of Chairperson for World Psychodermatology Day, underscoring his ongoing dedication to advancing the fields of education, research, and clinical practice within psychodermatology. Additionally, he serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the International Society of Dermatology, further contributing to the global advancement of psychodermatological science.