Rochelle R. Torgerson, M.D., Ph.D.

  1. Dermatologist
  1. Tran TS, Nguyen TM, Wetter DA, Torgerson RR, Nguyen GH. Treatment of refractory lichen sclerosus in women with mycophenolate mofetil: A Mayo retrospective study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2025 Sep; 93 (3):763-767 Epub 2025 May 07
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  2. Ge A, Reinhart JP, Davis DMR, Tollefson MM, Torgerson RR, Mancini AJ, Aghazadeh Mohandesi N. Delay in diagnosis and undertreatment of lichen sclerosus in pediatric male patients: A retrospective case series. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 Dec; 91 (6):1272-1274 Epub 2024 Aug 24
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  3. Xu KK, Proffer SL, Torgerson RR, Peters MS. Anetoderma in the Setting of a Hematologic Abnormality and COVID-19 Infection. Am J Dermatopathol. 2024 Nov 1; 46 (11):e104-e105 Epub 2024 Aug 14
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  4. Akpala CO, Tekin B, Torgerson RR, Wetter DA, Nguyen GH. Treatment of lichen sclerosus with hydroxychloroquine: a Mayo Clinic experience. Int J Dermatol. 2024 Oct; 63 (10):e240-e243 Epub 2024 July 19
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  5. Imhof R, Villalpando B, Torgerson R. Safety and tolerability of low dose oral minoxidil monotherapy in female pattern hair loss: A retrospective review with longitudinal ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. JAAD Int. 2023 Dec; 13:50-52 Epub 2023 Aug 12
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  6. Xie F, Dasari S, Deschaine M, Gleue CA, Sartori-Valinotti JC, Torgerson RR, Davis MDP, Charlesworth MC, Meves A, Lehman JS. Differential proteomic expression profiles in vulvar lichen planus as compared to normal vulvar tissue, vulvar lichen sclerosus, or oral lichen planus: An exploratory study. Exp Dermatol. 2023 Sep; 32 (9):1498-1508 Epub 2023 June 15
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  7. Gleue CA, Xie F, Deschaine M, Dasari S, Sartori-Valinotti JC, Torgerson RR, Davis MDP, Charlesworth MC, Meves A, Lehman JS. Differential proteomic expression in indolent vulvar lichen sclerosus, transforming vulvar lichen sclerosus and normal vulvar tissue. Exp Dermatol. 2022 Dec; 31 (12):1920-1926 Epub 2022 Aug 26
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  8. Imhof RL, Villalpando B, Proffer S, Cantwell H, Tolkachjov S, Torgerson R. Eyebrow hair loss as a prognostic factor for frontal fibrosing alopecia. JAAD Int. 2022 Dec; 9:44-45 Epub 2022 Aug 18
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  9. Aghazadeh N, Berry NA, Torgerson RR, Park MA, Davis DMR. Autoimmune progesterone dermatitis: a retrospective case series. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2022 Oct; 8 (3):e009 Epub 2022 July 08
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  10. Ali NS, Tollefson MM, Lohse CM, Torgerson RR. Incidence and comorbidities of pediatric alopecia areata: A retrospective matched cohort study using the Rochester Epidemiology Project. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022 Aug; 87 (2):427-429 Epub 2021 Sept 04
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  11. Yamanaka-Takaichi M, Ghanian S, Katzka DA, Torgerson RR, Alavi A. Candida Infection Associated with Anti-IL-17 Medication: A Systematic Analysis and Review of the Literature. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2022 Jul; 23 (4):469-480 Epub 2022 Apr 15
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  12. Ederaine SA, Torgerson RR, Marnach ML. A rare case of recurrent group A streptococcal vulvovaginitis in a premenopausal woman. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2022 Jun; 8 (2):e022 Epub 2022 May 25
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  13. Marnach ML, Torgerson RR. Therapeutic Interventions for Challenging Cases of Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus and Lichen Planus. Obstet Gynecol. 2021 Sep 1; 138 (3):374-378
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  14. Imhof RL, Cantwell HM, Proffer SL, Tolkachjov SN, Torgerson RR, Tollefson MM. The spectrum of pediatric scarring alopecia: A retrospective review of 27 patients seen at Mayo Clinic. Pediatr Dermatol. 2021 May; 38 (3):580-584 Epub 2021 Mar 01
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  15. Cantwell HM, Wieland CN, Proffer SL, Imhof RL, Torgerson RR, Tolkachjov SN. Lichen planopilaris in men: a retrospective clinicopathologic study of 19 patients. Int J Dermatol. 2021 Apr; 60 (4):482-488 Epub 2020 Oct 31
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  16. Imhof RL, Larkin SC, Cantwell HM, Torgerson RR, Tolkachjov SN. The association of frontal fibrosing alopecia with skin and hair care products: A survey-based case series of 56 patients seen at the Mayo Clinic. J Am Acad Dermatol 2021 Feb; 84 (2):532-534 Epub 2020 May 11
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  17. Roberts EE, Nowsheen S, Davis MDP, McEvoy MT, Newman CC, Sartori Valinotti JC, Sciallis GF, Torgerson RR, Wetter DA. Treatment of acne with spironolactone: a retrospective review of 395 adult patients at Mayo Clinic, 2007-2017. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2020 Sep; 34 (9):2106-2110 Epub 2020 Mar 10
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  18. Larkin SC, Cantwell HM, Imhof RL, Torgerson RR, Tolkachjov SN. Lichen Planopilaris in Women: A Retrospective Review of 232 Women Seen at Mayo Clinic From 1992 to 2016. Mayo Clin Proc. 2020 Aug; 95(8):1684-1695.
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  19. Bole R, Wyles S, Larkin S, Imhof R, Torgerson RR. Lichen planopilaris in women: A survey-based study examining baseline hair characteristics and product use in 129 patients seen at Mayo Clinic. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2020 Mar; 6 (2):105-108 Epub 2019 Nov 07
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  20. Laniosz V, Torgerson RR, Ramos-Rodriguez AJ, Ma JE, Mara KC, Weaver AL, Bruce AJ. Incidence of squamous cell carcinoma in oral lichen planus: a 25-year population-based study. Int J Dermatol. 2019 Mar; 58 (3):296-301 Epub 2018 Sept 14
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  21. Imhof RL, Chaudhry HM, Larkin SC, Torgerson RR, Tolkachjov SN. Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Women: The Mayo Clinic Experience With 148 Patients, 1992-2016. Mayo Clin Proc. 2018 Nov; 93(11):1581-1588.
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  22. Dell EA, Miest RYN, Miest RYN, Lohse CM, Torgerson RR. Vulvar neoplasms in 275 women with genital lichen sclerosus and impact of treatment: a retrospective chart review. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2018 Sep; 32 (9):e363-e365 Epub 2018 Mar 30
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  23. Fahy CMR, Torgerson RR, Davis MDP. Lichen planus affecting the female genitalia: A retrospective review of patients at Mayo Clinic. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2017 Dec; 77 (6):1053-1059 Epub 2017 Oct 12
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  24. Wyles SP, Lehman JS, Lohse CM, Bruce AJ, Torgerson RR. Recurrence of genital aphthosis in girls: A retrospective analysis. J Am Acad Dermatol 2017 Nov; 77 (5):982-984
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  25. Tolkachjov SN, Chaudhry HM, Camilleri MJ, Torgerson RR. Frontal fibrosing alopecia among men: A clinicopathologic study of 7 cases. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2017 Oct; 77 (4):683-690.e2 Epub 2017 July 14
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  26. Morr Verenzuela CS, Davis MDP, Bruce AJ, Torgerson RR. Burning mouth syndrome: results of screening tests for vitamin and mineral deficiencies, thyroid hormone, and glucose levels-experience at Mayo Clinic over a decade. Int J Dermatol. 2017 Sep; 56 (9):952-956 Epub 2017 Apr 23
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  27. Fahy CMR, Torgerson RR, Davis MDP. Final Diagnosis of 112 Girls Presenting With Genital Mucocutaneous Symptoms and Signs: The Mayo Clinic Experience. Pediatr Dermatol. 2017 Sep; 34 (5):e279-e280
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  28. Brough KR, Torgerson RR. Hormonal therapy in female pattern hair loss. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2017 Mar; 3 (1):53-57 Epub 2017 Feb 24
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  29. Marnach ML, Torgerson RR. Vulvovaginal Issues in Mature Women. Mayo Clin Proc. 2017 Mar; 92 (3):449-454
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  30. Smith SE, Neier SC, Reed BK, Davis TR, Sinnwell JP, Eckel-Passow JE, Sciallis GF, Wieland CN, Torgerson RR, Gil D, Neuhauser C, Schrum AG. Multiplex matrix network analysis of protein complexes in the human TCR signalosome. Sci Signal. 2016 Aug 2; 9 (439):rs7 Epub 2016 Aug 02
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  31. O'Gorman SM, Torgerson RR. Contact allergy in cheilitis. Int J Dermatol. 2016 Jul; 55: (7)e386-91.
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  32. Mangold AR, Torgerson RR, Rogers RS 3rd. Diseases of the tongue. Clin Dermatol. 2016 Jul-Aug; 34 (4):458-69 Epub 2016 Mar 08
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  33. Kohorst JJ, Bruce AJ, Torgerson RR. Mucosal Lesions in an Allergy Practice. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep. 2016 Apr; 16 (4):26
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  34. Torgerson R, Litin S, Bundrick JB. Clinical pearls in dermatology. Dis Mon. 2015 Aug; 61(8):297-307.
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  35. Tollefson MM, McEvoy MT, Torgerson RR, Bridges AG. Diffuse dermal angiomatosis of the breast: clinicopathologic study of 5 patients. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2014 Dec; 71(6):1212-7. Epub 2014 Sep 26.
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  36. Kohorst JJ, Bruce AJ, Torgerson RR, Schenck LA, Davis MD. A population-based study of the incidence of burning mouth syndrome. Mayo Clin Proc. 2014 Nov; 89 (11):1545-52 Epub 2014 Aug 28
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  37. Kohorst J, Baum CL, Schenck L, Torgerson RR, Bruce AJ, Davis MD. Incidence of burning mouth syndrome: a population-based study of Olmsted County, Minnesota. Minn Med. 2014 Sep; 97(9):51.
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  38. Lester RA, Torgerson RR, Sandhu NP. Rare presentation of sebaceous hyperplasia. BMJ Case Rep. 2014 Apr 23; 2014
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  39. Wentworth AB, Yiannias JA, Keeling JH, Hall MR, Camilleri MJ, Drage LA, Torgerson RR, Fett DD, Prakash AV, Scalf LA, Allen EM, Johnson JS, Singh N, Nordberg Linehan DL, Killian JM, Davis MD. Trends in patch-test results and allergen changes in the standard series: a Mayo Clinic 5-year retrospective review (January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2010). J Am Acad Dermatol. 2014 Feb; 70 (2):269-75.e4 Epub 2013 Nov 20
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  40. O'Gorman SM, Torgerson R. Paraneoplastic autoimmune multiorgan syndrome in a patient with Li Fraumeni syndrome. JAMA Dermatol. 2013 Sep; 149: (9)1116-7.
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  41. O'Gorman SM, Torgerson RR. Allergic contact dermatitis of the vulva. Dermatitis. 2013 Mar-Apr; 24(2):64-72.
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  42. Kim-Fine S, Torgerson RR, Wieland CN, Klingele CJ. Plasma cell mucositis of the vagina: a case report. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2012 Jul-Aug; 18(4):252-4.
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  43. Steele JC, Bruce AJ, Davis MD, Torgerson RR, Drage LA, Rogers RS. Clinically relevant patch test results in patients with burning mouth syndrome. Dermatitis. 2012 Mar-Apr; 23(2):61-70.
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  44. Brewer JD, Ekdawi NS, Torgerson RR, Camilleri MJ, Bruce AJ, Rogers RS 3rd, Maguire LJ. Lichen planus and cicatricial conjunctivitis: disease course and response to therapy of 11 patients. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2011 Jan; 25 (1):100-4
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  45. Torgerson RR. Burning mouth syndrome. Dermatol Ther. 2010 May-Jun; 23 (3):291-8
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  46. Torgerson RR, Davis MD, Bruce AJ, Farmer SA, Rogers RS 3rd. Contact allergy in oral disease. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2007 Aug; 57(2):315-21. Epub 2007 May 25.
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  47. Torgerson RR, Marnach ML, Bruce AJ, Rogers RS 3rd. Oral and vulvar changes in pregnancy. Clin Dermatol. 2006 Mar-Apr; 24(2):122-32.
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  48. Torgerson RR, McNiven MA. Agonist-induced changes in cell shape during regulated secretion in rat pancreatic acini. J Cell Physiol. 2000 Mar; 182 (3):438-47
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  49. Torgerson RR, McNiven MA. The actin-myosin cytoskeleton mediates reversible agonist-induced membrane blebbing. J Cell Sci. 1998 Oct; 111 ( Pt 19):2911-22
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  50. Marlowe KJ, Farshori P, Torgerson RR, Anderson KL, Miller LJ, McNiven MA. Changes in kinesin distribution and phosphorylation occur during regulated secretion in pancreatic acinar cells. Eur J Cell Biol. 1998 Feb; 75 (2):140-52
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  51. Lu S, Reyes VE, Bositis CM, Goldschmidt TG, Lam V, Torgerson RR, Ciardelli T, Hardy L, Lew RA, Humphreys RE. Biophysical mechanism of the scavenger site near T cell-presented epitopes. Vaccine. 1992; 10(1):3-7.
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  52. Lu S, Reyes VE, Torgerson RR, Lew RA, Humphreys RE. Common principles in protein folding and antigen presentation. Trends Biotechnol. 1991 Jul; 9(7):238-42.
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  53. Torgerson RR, Lew RA, Reyes VE, Hardy L, Humphreys RE. Highly restricted distributions of hydrophobic and charged amino acids in longitudinal quadrants of alpha-helices. J Biol Chem. 1991 Mar 25; 266(9):5521-4.
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