Kristen M. Kelly

Kristen M. Kelly, MD, is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Dermatology at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) School of Medicine. Her research focuses on skin aging, including intrinsic and extrinsic aging mechanisms, photodamage, and therapeutic interventions such as retinoids and antioxidants. She leads academic and clinical efforts in dermatology, with a strong emphasis on advancing treatments for age-related skin conditions.

Research Interests

• Skin aging and photoaging
• Photodamage repair
• Topical retinoid applications
• Antioxidant therapies
• Molecular mechanisms of skin injury
• Cosmetic dermatology