UNIV.-Prof. Dr. Martina Kerscher

Research group leader

RG Kerscher

Address

University of Hamburg

Deparment of Chemistry

Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Research Group Kerscher

Papendamm 21

20146 Hamburg

Office

Room: 223

Contact

Tel: +49 40 42838-7234

Fax: +49 40 42838-4823

Email: martina.kerscher"AT"uni-hamburg.de

Key aspects of activity

Skin quality and skin ageing
Skin physiology and pathology
Dermatocosmetics
Minimally invasive cosmetic and dermacosmetic procedures
In vivo and ex vivo evaluation of drugs/topicals/cosmetics on the epidermis and dermis
GCP-compliant clinical studies (phase lb-lV)

Curriculum vitae

Studied human medicine at the Technical Universities of Regensburg and Munich
Medical examination (1989)
Dissertation (Dr. med.) Technical University of Munich (1990)
Further training as a doctor of dermatology and venereology at the Dermatology Clinic of the LMU Munich (1989-1994)
Additional qualification in allergology (1996)
Habilitation at the Ruhr University Bochum (1996)
Head of the Cosmetic Science course at the University of Hamburg (2000)

Book Publications

M. Kerscher: Dermatocosmetics, Steinkopff-Verlag , 2004
Effendy/Kerscher: Skin and Age, Thieme-Verlag, 2005
M. Kerscher: Dermatocosmetics (2nd edition), Steinkopff-Verlag, 2009

Memberships

European Academy of Dermatovenerology
German Dermatological Society
German-Japanese Society for Dermatology
German Society for Photobiology e. V.
German Society for Allergology and Clinical Immunology e. V.
Working group of associated dermatological institutes
Society for Dermopharmacy
Working Group of Dermatological Cosmetics (ADK)
Co-editor of the journals "Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft (JDDG)" and "Der Hautarzt"

Study Experience

GCP-certified study center for Phase lb-lV studies (drugs and medical devices)
More than 20 years of study experience

Recent selected publications

Kerscher M, Green J, Day D, Ogilvie A, Pavicic T, Lim T, Hayano W, Lorenc ZP, Hernandez C, Frank K, Moellhoff N, Prinz V, Cajkovsky M, Pooth R. Novel, Validated 5-Point Photonumeric Scales for Assessment of the Neck and Décolleté. Aesthet Surg J. 2023 Jun 14;43(7):NP560-NP572.

Hayano W, Kerscher M, Day D, Ogilvie A, Pavicic T, Lim T, Lorenc PZ, Hernandez C, Frank K, Moellhoff N, Prinz V, Cajkovsky M, Pooth R, Green J. Novel, Validated 5-Point Photonumeric Scales for Assessment of the Perioral Region. Aesthet Surg J. 2023 Apr 13:103.

Cotofana S, Sattler S, Frank K, Hernandez C, Pavicic T, Green JB, Kerscher M, Peng P, Gold M, Pooth RM. Aesthetic medicine-Quo Vadis? J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022 Nov;21(11):6526-6527.

Kleine-Börger L, Hofmann M, Kerscher M. Microinjections with hyaluronic acid in combination with glycerol: How do they influence biophysical viscoelastic skin properties? Skin Res Technol. 2022 Jul;28(4):633-642.

Kerscher M, Wagner-Schiffler S, Noah EM, Fischer T, Greiner-Krüger D, Sattler S, Kaptan T, Drabik A, Hamed G, Reinecke J, Wehling J. Cell-Free Blood Cell Secretome (BCS) Counteracts Skin Aging: Multi-Center Prospective Regenerative Aesthetic Medicine Study Using Exokine®. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2022 Jun 27;15:1157-1173.

Park JY, Chen JF, Choi H, Ho WWS, Lesthari NNI, Lim JTE, Lim TS, Lowe S, Ong-Amoranto B, Vachiramon V, Wanitphakdeedecha R, Kerscher M. Insights on Skin Quality and Clinical Practice Trends in Asia Pacific and a Practical Guide to Good Skin Quality from the Inside Out. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2022 Jun;15(6):10-21.

Pavicic T, Sattler G, Fischer T, Dirschka T, Kerscher M, Gauglitz G, Dersch H, Kravtsov M, Heide I, Prager W. Calcium Hydroxyapatite Filler With Integral Lidocaine CaHA (+) for Soft Tissue Augmentation: Results from an Open-Label Multicenter Clinical Study. J Drugs Dermatol. 2022 May 1;21(5):481-487.

Green JB, Pavicic T, Pooth R, Prinz V, Cajkovsky M, Hernandez CA, Mueller DS, Sattler S, Klepetko H, Kerscher M, Suwanchinda A, Fabi SG, Cotofana S, Frank K, Day D. Validated 5 - Point photonumeric scales for the assessment of hand atrophy. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022 Mar;21(3):933-939.

Pavicic T, Pooth R, Prinz V, Cajkovsky M, Green JB, Hernandez CA, Mueller DS, Sattler S, Klepetko H, Day D, Kerscher M, Suwanchinda A, Cotofana S, Frank K, Fabi SG. Validated 5-point photonumeric scales for the assessment of the periorbital region. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022 Jan;21(1):158-166.

Kleine-Börger L, Meyer R, Kalies A, Kerscher M. Approach to differentiate between hyaluronic acid skin quality boosters and fillers based on their physicochemical properties. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022 Jan;21(1):149-157.

Kerscher M, Prager W, Fischer TC, Gauglitz GG, Pavicic T, Kühne U, Kravtsov M, Hofmann M, Dersch H, Sattler S. Facial Skin Revitalization with Cohesive Polydensified Matrix-HA20G: Results from a Randomized Multicenter Clinical Study. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2021 Dec 3;9(12):e3973.

Eiben-Nielson C, Kerscher M. Development and validation of a global photonumeric scale for evaluating skin quality of aged female facial skin. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2021 Dec;20(12):4032-4039.

Ascher B, Rzany B, Kestemont P, Hilton S, Heckmann M, Bodokh I, Noah EM, Boineau D, Kerscher M, Volteau M, Le Berre P, Picaut P. Corrigendum to: Liquid Formulation of AbobotulinumtoxinA: A 6-Month, Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of a Single Treatment, Ready-to-Use Toxin for Moderate-to-Severe Glabellar Lines. Aesthet Surg J. 2021 Oct 15;41(11):1338.

Kerscher M, Fabi S, Fischer T, Gold M, Joseph J, Prager W, Rzany B, Yoelin S, Roll S, Klein G, Maas C. IncobotulinumtoxinA Demonstrates Safety and Prolonged Duration of Effect in a Dose-Ranging Study for Glabellar Lines. J Drugs Dermatol. 2021 Oct 1;20(10):1052-1060.

Pavicic T, Sattler G, Prager W, Fischer T, Gauglitz G, Hofmann M, Dersch H, Riaz S, Kerscher M. Safety of Cohesive Polydensified Matrix Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid Volumizing Gel in Temporal Hollows and Cheeks: A Prospective, Open-Label, Postmarket Study. Dermatol Surg. 2021 Oct 1;47(10):1359-1364.

van Loghem J, Sattler S, Casabona G, Cotofana S, Fabi SG, Goldie K, Gout U, Kerscher M, Lim TS, de Sanctis Pecora C, Sattler G, Trindade de Almeida A, Wanitphakdeedecha R, Werschler P, Pavicic T. Consensus on the Use of Hyaluronic Acid Fillers from the Cohesive Polydensified Matrix Range: Best Practice in Specific Facial Indications. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2021 Sep 8;14:1175-1199.

Goldie K, Kerscher M, Fabi SG, Hirano C, Landau M, Lim TS, Woolery-Lloyd H, Mariwalla K, Park JY, Yutskovskaya Y. Skin Quality - A Holistic 360° View: Consensus Results. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2021 Jun 14;14:643-654.

Kerscher M, Hertz-Kleptow D, Drabik A, Kaptan T, Reinecke J. Cell-Free Blood Cell Secretome (BCS) Counteracts Skin Aging and Restores Firmness and Elasticity. J Drugs Dermatol. 2021 Jun 1;20(6):682-688.

Busch L, Avlasevich Y, Zwicker P, Thiede G, Landfester K, Keck CM, Meinke MC, Darvin ME, Kramer A, Müller G, Kerscher M, Lademann J, Patzelt A. Release of the model drug SR101 from polyurethane nanocapsules in porcine hair follicles triggered by LED-derived low dose UVA light. Int J Pharm. 2021 Mar 15;597:120339

Most cited publications

Citations	Publications
123	Krueger N, Luebberding S, Oltmer M, Streker M, Kerscher M. Age-related changes in skin mechanical properties: a quantitative evaluation of 120 female subjects. Skin Res Technol. 2011 May;17(2):141-8.
95	Flynn TC, Carruthers A, Carruthers J, Geister TL, Görtelmeyer R, Hardas B, Himmrich S, Kerscher M, de Maio M, Mohrmann C, Narins RS, Pooth R, Rzany B, Sattler G, Buchner L, Benter U, Fey C, Jones D. Validated assessment scales for the upper face. Dermatol Surg. 2012 Feb;38(2 Spec No.):309-19.
88	Narins RS, Carruthers J, Flynn TC, Geister TL, Görtelmeyer R, Hardas B, Himmrich S, Jones D, Kerscher M, de Maio M, Mohrmann C, Pooth R, Rzany B, Sattler G, Buchner L, Benter U, Breitscheidel L, Carruthers A. Validated assessment scales for the lower face. Dermatol Surg. 2012 Feb;38(2 Spec No.):333-42.
74	Carruthers J, Flynn TC, Geister TL, Görtelmeyer R, Hardas B, Himmrich S, Jones D, Kerscher M, de Maio M, Mohrmann C, Narins RS, Pooth R, Rzany B, Sattler G, Buchner L, Benter U, Breitscheidel L, Carruthers A. Validated assessment scales for the mid face. Dermatol Surg. 2012 Feb;38(2 Spec No.):320-32.
69	Kerscher M, Bayrhammer J, Reuther T. Rejuvenating influence of a stabilized hyaluronic acid-based gel of nonanimal origin on facial skin aging. Dermatol Surg. 2008 May;34(5):720-6.
67	Carruthers A, Carruthers J, Hardas B, Kaur M, Goertelmeyer R, Jones D, Rzany B, Cohen J, Kerscher M, Flynn TC, Maas C, Sattler G, Gebauer A, Pooth R, McClure K, Simone-Korbel U, Buchner L. A validated grading scale for crow's feet. Dermatol Surg. 2008 Nov;34 Suppl 2:173-8.
60	Carruthers A, Carruthers J, Hardas B, Kaur M, Goertelmeyer R, Jones D, Rzany B, Cohen J, Kerscher M, Flynn TC, Maas C, Sattler G, Gebauer A, Pooth R, McClure K, Simone-Korbel U, Buchner L. A validated grading scale for forehead lines. Dermatol Surg. 2008 Nov;34 Suppl 2:155-60.
58	Carruthers A, Carruthers J, Hardas B, Kaur M, Goertelmeyer R, Jones D, Rzany B, Cohen J, Kerscher M, Flynn TC, Maas C, Sattler G, Gebauer A, Pooth R, McClure K, Simone-Korbel U, Buchner L. A validated lip fullness grading scale. Dermatol Surg. 2008 Nov;34 Suppl 2:S161-6.
55	Rzany B, Carruthers A, Carruthers J, Flynn TC, Geister TL, Görtelmeyer R, Hardas B, Himmrich S, Jones D, de Maio M, Mohrmann C, Narins RS, Pooth R, Sattler G, Buchner L, Merito M, Fey C, Kerscher M. Validated composite assessment scales for the global face. Dermatol Surg. 2012 Feb;38(2 Spec No.):294-308.
55	Carruthers A, Carruthers J, Hardas B, Kaur M, Goertelmeyer R, Jones D, Rzany B, Cohen J, Kerscher M, Flynn TC, Maas C, Sattler G, Gebauer A, Pooth R, McClure K, Simone-Korbel U, Buchner L. A validated grading scale for marionette lines. Dermatol Surg. 2008 Nov;34 Suppl 2:S167-72
54	van Loghem JAJ, Humzah D, Kerscher M. Cannula Versus Sharp Needle for Placement of Soft Tissue Fillers: An Observational Cadaver Study. Aesthet Surg J. 2017 Dec 13;38(1):73-88.