Kristen Nicole Richards, MD
Department of Dermatology, Division of Internal Medicine
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Division of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2012 | The University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Texas, US, MD |
| 2008 | The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, US, Cancer Biology, M.S |
| 2006 | Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, US, Human Biology, BS |
Postgraduate Training
| 2013-2016 | Residency, Dermatology, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2012-2013 | Internship, Internal Medicine, Scott and White Hospital, Temple, Texas |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2016 | American Board of Dermatology |
| 2015 | Texas Medical Board |
Honors & Awards
| 2023 | Rated Top 1% Nationally, CAHPS measures related to Patient Care Experience |
| 2022 | Hero Award, DRESS Syndrome Foundation |
| 2022 | Rated Top 1% nationally, CAHPS measures related to Patient Care Experience |
| 2020 - 2021 | Rated top 10% nationally, CAHPS measures related to Patient Care Experience |
| 2006 | Summa Cum Laude, Michigan State University |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Regional Presentations
- 2025. Cutaneous Metastasis of Prostate Cancer Initially Mistaken for Intertrigo. Poster. Texas Dermatological Society Spring Meeting, US.
- 2023. Journal Watch. Conference. Journal Watch, TX, US.
National Presentations
- 2025. Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris with Symmetric Polyarthritis and Lymphadenopathy. Poster. SID Annual Meeting. San Diego, California, US.
- 2025. Antibody Testing in Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Induced Bullous Pemphigoid. Poster. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2021. Localized cutaneous argyria associated with a silver ring. Conference. Localized cutaneous argyria associated with a silver ring, US.
Formal Peers
- 2025. Dermatology Case Presentation. Houston, Texas, US.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2023 - 2025 |
| Title: | Evaluation of cutaneous immune related adverse events by morphotype |
| Funding Source: | Melanoma Research Foundation |
| Role: | Co-PI |
| ID: | FP00020134 |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Anderson I, Boldt C, Le HA, Richards KN. Pityriasis rubra pilaris with symmetric polyarthritis and lymphadenopathy. BMJ 18:6, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40467080.
- Seervai RNH, Cho WC, Chu EY, Marques-Piubelli ML, Ledesma DA, Richards K, Heberton MM, Nelson KC, Nagarajan P, Torres-Cabala CA, Prieto VG, Curry JL. Diverse landscape of dermatologic toxicities from small-molecule inhibitor cancer therapy. J Cutan Pathol 49(1):61-81, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 34622477.
- Gill, P, Richards, K, Cho, WC, Nagarajan, P, Aung, PP, Ivan, D, Curry, JL, Prieto, V, Torres Cabala, CA. Localized cutaneous argyria. Annals of Diagnostic Pathology 54, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34214703.
- Wiggins CJ, Morris VK, Klimas NK, Nagarajan P, Curry JL, Richards KN. Bullous Pemphigoid secondary to Bintrafusp alfa, a bifunctional fusion protein targeting TGF-beta and PD-L1. JAAD Case Rep 13:23-25, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34136620.
- Honarpisheh HH, Curry JL, Richards K, Nagarajan P, Aung PP, Torres-Cabala CA, Ivan D, Drucker CR, Cartun R, Prieto VG, Tetzlaff MT. Cutaneous histoplasmosis with prominent parasitization of epidermal keratinocytes: report of a case. J Cutan Pathol 43(12):1155-1160, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27516534.
- Kollipara R, Richards K, Tschen J, Campbell L, Tyring S, Mays S. Disseminated Mycobacterium Avium Complex with Cutaneous Lesions. J Cutan Med Surg 20(3):272-4, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26740021.
- Richards KN, Stone RL, Rashid RM, Chon SY. Dermatologic Toxicity in a Patient Receiving Liposomal Doxorubicin. Cutis 95(2):E10-1, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25750970.
- Vin H, Ojeda SS, Ching G, Leung ML, Chitsazzadeh V, Dwyer DW, Adelmann CH, Restrepo M, Richards KN, Stewart LR, Du L, Ferguson SB, Chakravarti D, Ehrenreiter K, Baccarini M, Ruggieri R, Curry JL, Kim KB, Ciurea AM, Duvic M, Prieto VG, Ullrich SE, Dalby KN, Flores ER, Tsai KY. BRAF inhibitors suppress apoptosis through off-target inhibition of JNK signaling. Elife 2:e00969, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 24192036.
- Zage PE, Sirisaengtaksin N, Liu Y, Gireud M, Brown BS, Palla S, Richards KN, Hughes DP, Bean AJ. UBE4B levels are correlated with clinical outcomes in neuroblastoma patients and with altered neuroblastoma cell proliferation and sensitivity to epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors. Cancer 119(4):915-23, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 22990745.
- Richards KN, Ivan D, Rashid RM, Chon SY. Paclitaxel-induced acral erythema. Arch Dermatol 148(11):1333-4, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 23165853.
- Richards KN, Rashid RM. Problems in pattern Alopecia. J Cosmet Dermatol 11(2):131-3, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22672277.
- Khan F, Richards K, Rashid RM. Hyaluronic Acid Filler for a Depressed Scar. Dermatol Online J 18(5):15, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22630585.
- Richards KN, Rashid RM. Twenty-four-month persistence of hyaluronic acid filler for an atrophic scar. J Cosmet Dermatol 10(4):311-2, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 22151941.
- Richards KN, Zweidler-McKay PA, Van Roy N, Speleman F, Trevino J, Zage PE, Hughes DP. Signaling of ERBB receptor tyrosine kinases promotes neuroblastoma growth in vitro and in vivo. Cancer 116(13):3233-43, 2010. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 20564646.
Abstracts
- Richards KN. Tumor seeding following cryoablation for uveal melanoma: case report of a rare iatrogenic complication. 61st Annual Meeting of The American Society of Dermatopathology.
Book Chapters
- Richards, KN, Girijala, RL, and Doan HQ. Disorders of Fat. In: McGraw Hill Specialty Review Dermatology. 4.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified March 10, 2026