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Specialty: Dermatology |
Research Interests: Actinic Keratoses, Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema), Basal Cell Carcinoma, Cutaneous Lupus, Psoriasis, Urticaria
Dr. Lynda Spelman has more than 20 years of experience in clinical dermatology. Dr. Spelman practices in Queensland, Australia in a group practice that sees both paediatric and adult patients involving a broad range of dermatological conditions. She has a special interest in inflammatory skin disorders.
Dr. Spelman is an active member in the medical community. Her present positions include Honorary Secretary and Consultant and Director of Clinical Services at the Queensland Institute of Dermatology where she specializes in geriatric dermatology.
Dr. Spelman has conducted over 40 Clinical Trials since 1990, both as Principal Investigator and Sub-Investigator. Dr. Spelman has conducted clinical trials for dermatologic conditions and diseases including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and urticaria.
Zallmann M, Smith PK, Tang MLK, Spelman LJ, Cahill JL, Wortmann G, Katelaris CH, Allen KJ, Su JC. Debunking the Myth of Wool Allergy: Reviewing the Evidence for Immune and Non-immune Cutaneous Reactions. Acta Derm Venereol 2017 Aug 31; 97(8): 906-15. PMID: 28350041 / doi: 10.2340/00015555-2655 |
Papp K, Bachelez H, Costanzo A, Foley P, Gooderham M, Kaur P, Philipp S, Spelman L, Zhang N, Strober B. Clinical Similarity of the Biosimilar ABP 501 Compared With Adalimumab After Single Transition: Long-Term Results From a Randomised, Double-Blind, 52-Week, Phase 3 Study in Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis Patients. Br J Dermatol 2017 Jul 28 [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 28755394 / doi: 10.1111/bjd.15857 |
Papp K, Bachelez H, Costanzo A, Foley P, Gooderham M, Kaur P, Narbutt J, Philipp S, Spelman L, Weglowska J, Zhang N, Strober B. Clinical similarity of biosimilar ABP 501 to adalimumab in the treatment of patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis: A randomized, double-blind, multicenter, phase III study. J Am Acad Dermatol 2017 Jun; 76(6): 1093-1102. Epub 2017 Mar 11. PMID: 28291552 / doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2016.12.014 |
Johnston JJ, Spelman L. Pressure-induced localised granuloma annulare following use of an elbow splint. Prosthet Orthot Int 2017 Jun; 41(3): 311-13. Epub 2016 Sep 9. PMID: 27613591 |
Zallmann M, Smith PK, Tang ML, Spelman LJ, Cahill JL, Wortmann G, Katelaris CH, Allen KJ, Su JC. Debunking the myth of wool allergy: reviewing the evidence for immune and non-immune cutaneous reactions. Acta Derm Venereol 2017 Mar 28 [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 28350041 / doi: 10.2340/00015555-2655 |
Selmer J, Skov T, Spelman L, Weedon D. SCCs and KAs are biologically distinct and can be diagnosed by light microscopy. Histopathology 2016 Oct; 69(4): 535-41. Epub 2016 Aug 16. PMID: 27323251 / doi: 10.1111/his.13018 |
See JA, Shumack S, Murrell DF, Rubel DM, Fernández-Peñas P, Salmon R, Hewitt D, Foley P, Spelman L. Consensus recommendations on the use of daylight photodynamic therapy with methyl aminolevulinate cream for actinic keratoses in Australia. Australas J Dermatol 2016 Aug; 57(3): 167-74. Epub 2015 May 31. PMID: 26033230 / doi: 10.1111/ajd.12354 |
Spelman L, Holland T, Davidson K. Daylight-mediated photodynamic therapy for actinic keratosis. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association 2016 Jul/Aug; 8(4): 265-8. |
Gordon KB, Blauvelt A, Papp KA, Langley RG, Luger T, Ohtsuki M, Reich K, Amato D, Ball SG, Braun DK, Cameron GS, Erickson J, Konrad RJ, Muram TM, Nickoloff BJ, Osuntokun OO, Secrest RJ, Zhao F, Mallbris L, Leonardi CL; UNCOVER-1 Study Group; UNCOVER-2 Study Group; UNCOVER-3 Study Group. Phase 3 trials of ixekizumab in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. N Engl J Med 2016 Jul 28; 375(4): 345-56. Epub 2016 Jun 8. PMID: 27299809 / doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1512711 |
Zane LT, Chanda S, Jarnagin K, Nelson DB, Spelman L, Gold LS. Crisaborole and its potential role in treating atopic dermatitis: overview of early clinical studies. Immunotherapy 2016 Jul; 8(8): 853-66. Epub 2016 Jun 10. PMID: 27283509 / doi: 10.2217/imt-2016-0023 |
Spelman L, Rubel D, Murrell DF, See JA, Hewitt D, Foley P, Salmon R, Kerob D, Pascual T, Shumack S, Fernandez-Penas P. Treatment of face and scalp solar (actinic) keratosis with daylight-mediated photodynamic therapy is possible throughout the year in Australia: evidence from a clinical and meteorological study. Australas J Dermatol 2016 Feb; 57(1): 24-8. Epub 2015 Mar 31. PMID: 25827200 / doi: 10.1111/ajd.12295 |
Stein Gold LF, Spelman L, Spellman MC, Hughes MH, Zane LT. A phase 2, randomized, controlled, dose-ranging study evaluating crisaborole topical ointment, 0.5% and 2% in adolescents with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis. J Drugs Dermatol 2015 Dec 1; 14(12): 1394-9. PMID: 26659931 |
Spelman L, Su JC, Fernandez-Peñas P, Varigos GA, Cooper AJ, Baker CS, Lee M, Ring JM, Thirunavukkarasu K. Frequency of undiagnosed psoriatic arthritis among psoriasis patients in Australian dermatology practice. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2015 Nov; 29(11): 2184-91. Epub 2015 Sep 14. PMID: 26370225 / doi: 10.1111/jdv.13210 |
Murrell DF, Gebauer K, Spelman L, Zane LT. Crisaborole topical ointment, 2% in adults with atopic dermatitis: a phase 2a, vehicle-controlled, proof-of-concept study. J Drugs Dermatol 2015 Oct 1; 14(10): 1108-12. PMID: 26461821 |
Lebwohl M, Strober B, Menter A, Gordon K, Weglowska J, Puig L, Papp K, Spelman L, Toth D, Kerdel F, Armstrong AW, Stingl G, Kimball AB, Bachelez H, Wu JJ, Crowley J, Langley RG, Blicharski T, Paul C, Lacour JP, Tyring S, Kircik L, Chimenti S, Callis Duffin K, Bagel J, Koo J, Aras G, Li J, Song W, Milmont CE, Shi Y, Erondu N, Klekotka P, Kotzin B, Nirula A. Phase 3 studies comparing brodalumab with ustekinumab in psoriasis. N Engl J Med 2015 Oct; 373(14): 1318-28. PMID: 26422722 / doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1503824 |
Griffiths CE, Reich K, Lebwohl M, van de Kerkhof P, Paul C, Menter A, Cameron GS, Erickson J, Zhang L, Secrest RJ, Ball S, Braun DK, Osuntokun OO, Heffernan MP, Nickoloff BJ, Papp K; UNCOVER-2 and UNCOVER-3 investigators. Comparison of ixekizumab with etanercept or placebo in moderate-to-severe psoriasis (UNCOVER-2 and UNCOVER-3): results from two phase 3 randomised trials. Lancet 2015 Aug 8; 386(9993): 541-51. Epub 2015 Jun 10. PMID: 26072109 / doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(15)60125-8 |
Rubel DM, Spelman L, Murrell DF, See JA, Hewitt D, Foley P, Kerob D, Kerrouche N, Wulf HC, Shumack S. Daylight photodynamic therapy with methyl aminolevulinate cream as a convenient, similarly effective, nearly painless alternative to conventional photodynamic therapy in actinic keratosis treatment: a randomized controlled trial. Br J Dermatol 2014 Nov; 171(5): 1164-71. Epub 2014 Oct 20. PMID: 24861492 / doi: 10.1111/bjd.13138 |
Langley RG, Elewski BE, Lebwohl M, Reich K, Griffiths CE, Papp K, Puig L, Nakagawa H, Spelman L, Sigurgeirsson B, Rivas E, Tsai TF, Wasel N, Tyring S, Salko T, Hampele I, Notter M, Karpov A, Helou S, Papavassilis C; the ERASURE and FIXTURE Study Groups. Secukinumab in plaque psoriasis – results of two phase 3 trials. N Engl J Med 2014 Jul 24; 371(4): 326-38. Epub 2014 Jul 9. PMID: 25007392 / doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1314258 |
Rowe C, Spelman L, Oziemski M, Ryan A, Manoharan S, Wilson P, Daubney M, Scott J. Isotretinoin and mental health in adolescents: Australian consensus. Australas J Dermatol 2014 May; 55(2): 162-7. Epub 2013 Nov 28. PMID: 24283385 / doi: 10.1111/ajd.12117 |
Yoong C, Vun YY, Spelman L, Muir J. True blue football fan: tattoo reaction confined to blue pigment. Australas J Dermatol 2010 Feb; 51(1):21-22. PMID: 20148835 / doi: 10.1111/j.1440-0960.2009.00608.x |
Kaufmann R, Spelman L, Weightman W, Reifenberger J, Szeimies RM, Verhaeghe E, Kerrouche N, Sorba V, Villemagne H, Rhodes LE. Multicentre intraindividual randomized trial of topical methyl aminolaevulinate-photodynamic therapy vs. cryotherapy for multiple actinic keratoses on the extremities. Br J Dermatol 2008 May; 158(5): 994-999. Epub 13-Mar-2008. PMID: 18341663 |
Hofman T, Cranswick N, Kuna P, Boznanski A, Latos T, Gold M, Murrell DF, Gebauer K, Behre U, Machura E, Olafsson J, Szalai Z, International Tacrolimus Ointment Study Group. Tacrolimus ointment does not affect the immediate response to vaccination, the generation of immune memory, or humoral and cell-mediated immunity in children. Arch Dis Child 2006 Nov; 91(11): 905-910. PMID: 16798785 / doi: 10.1136/adc.2006.094276 |
Noakes R, Spelman L, Williamson R. Is the L-tryptophan metabolite quinolinic acid responsible for eosinophilic fasciitis? Clin Exp Med 2006 Jun; 6(2): 60-64. PMID: 16820992 |
Vun Y, De’Ambrosis B, Spelman L, Muir JB, Yong-Gee S, Wagner G, Lun K. Seborrhoeic keratosis and malignancy: collision tumour or malignant transformation? Australas J Dermatol 2006 May; 47(2): 106-108. PMID: 16637805 |
Vinciullo C, Elliott T, Francis D, Gebauer K, Spelman L, Nguyen R, Weightman W, Sheridan A, Reid C, Czarnecki D, Murrell D. Photodynamic therapy with topical aminolaevulinate for ‘difficult-to-treat’ basal cell carcinoma. Br J Dermatology 2005 Apr; 152(4): 765-772. PMID: 15840111 |
Thai KE, Fergin P, Freeman M, Vinciullo C, Francis D, Spelman L, Murrell D, Anderson C, Weightman W, Reid C, Watson A, Foley P. A prospective study of the use of cryosurgery for the treatment of actinic keratosis. Int J Dermatol 2004 Sep; 43(9): 687-692. PMID: 15357755 |
Noakes RR, Spelman L. Köbnerization in a woman with generalized lichen sclerosus. Australas J Dermatol 2004 May: 45(2): 144-145. PMID: 15068467 |
Martinez-Mir A, Glaser B, Chuang GS, Horev L, Waldman A, Engler DE, Gordon D, Spelman LJ, Hatzibougias I, Green J, Christiano AM, Zlotogorski A. Germline fumarate hydratase mutations in families with multiple cutaneous and uterine leiomyomata. J Invest Dermatol 2003 Oct; 121(4): 741-744. PMID: 14632190 |
Freeman M, Vinciullo C, Francis D, Spelman L, Nguyen R, Fergin P, Thai KE, Murrell D, Weightman W, Anderson C, Reid C, Watson A, Foley P. A comparison of photodynamic therapy using topical methyl aminolevulinate (Metvix) with single cycle cryotherapy in patients with actinic keratosis: a prospective, randomized study. J Dermatolog Treat 2003 Jun; 14(2): 99-106. PMID: 12775317 |
Spelman L, Dicker T. Aquagenic pruritus relieved by tight fitting clothing. Australas J Dermatol 2001 May; 42(2): 146. PMID: 11400693 |
Lun KR, Spelman LJ. Multiple piloleiomyomas. Australas J Dermatol 2000 Aug; 41(3): 185-186. PMID: 10954993 |
Novak C, Spelman L. Low energy fluence CO2 laser treatment of lymphangiectasia. Australas J Dermatol 1998 Nov; 39(4): 277-278. PMID: 9838733 |
Spelman LJ, Strutton GM, Robertson IM, Weedon D. Acquired ichthyosis in bone marrow transplant recipients. J Am Acad Dermatol 1996 Jul; 35(1): 17-20. PMID: 8682957 |
Spelman LJ, Robertson IM, Strutton GM, Weedon D. Pityriasis rosacea-like eruption after bone marrow transplantation. J Am Acad Dermatol 1994 Aug; 31(2 Pt 2): 348-351. PMID: 8034803 |
Duffy DL, Spelman LJ, Martin NG. Psoriasis in Australian twins. J Am Acad Dermatol 1993 Sep: 29(3): 428-434. PMID: 8349859 |
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