Eric Kawana, Kenny Do, Jenifer Do (all Medicine) and Vladislav P. Zhitny, alum, published "The Origins and Development of Pre-emptive Dermatologic Anesthesia: A Systematic Review" in Cureus. 

The study delves into the historical trajectory of dermatological anesthesia, tracing its roots from ancient civilizations to modern times. It emphasizes the relentless pursuit of pain relief in dermatologic procedures and the transformative impact of anesthesia on surgical practices. A comprehensive analysis was conducted through an extensive literature review, employing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) systematic review model on the PubMed and Embase databases.