Avner Shemer

8.0k total citations · 3 hit papers
122 papers, 5.6k citations indexed

About

Avner Shemer is a scholar working on Epidemiology, Dermatology and Cell Biology. According to data from OpenAlex, Avner Shemer has authored 122 papers receiving a total of 5.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 75 papers in Epidemiology, 56 papers in Dermatology and 51 papers in Cell Biology. Recurrent topics in Avner Shemer's work include Nail Diseases and Treatments (72 papers), Fungal Infections and Studies (54 papers) and Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases (45 papers). Avner Shemer is often cited by papers focused on Nail Diseases and Treatments (72 papers), Fungal Infections and Studies (54 papers) and Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases (45 papers). Avner Shemer collaborates with scholars based in Israel, United States and Canada. Avner Shemer's co-authors include Emma Guttman‐Yassky, James G. Krueger, Mayte Suárez‐Fariñas, Irma Cardinale, Judilyn Fuentes‐Duculan, Henri Trau, Julia Gittler, Cristina de Guzman Strong, Kristine Nograles and Nikhil Dhingra and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, PLoS ONE and Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

In The Last Decade

Avner Shemer

112 papers receiving 5.4k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Progressive activation of TH2/TH22 cytokines and selective epidermal proteins characterizes acute and chronic atopic dermatitis

2012 740 citations Julia Gittler, Avner Shemer et al. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology profile →
IL-22–producing “T22” T cells account for upregulated IL-22 in atopic dermatitis despite reduced IL-17–producing TH17 T cells

2009 489 citations Avner Shemer, Judilyn Fuentes‐Duculan et al. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology profile →
Intrinsic atopic dermatitis shows similar TH2 and higher TH17 immune activation compared with extrinsic atopic dermatitis

2013 379 citations Mayte Suárez‐Fariñas, Nikhil Dhingra et al. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Avner Shemer Israel	29	3.9k	2.2k	1.3k	1.3k	998	122	5.6k
Tissa Hata United States	30	2.4k 0.6×	965 0.4×	870 0.6×	540 0.4×	455 0.5×	62	3.6k
Keisuke Nagao Japan	27	1.7k 0.4×	797 0.4×	1.4k 1.0×	373 0.3×	295 0.3×	65	3.9k
Hajime Suto Japan	31	1.5k 0.4×	1.3k 0.6×	2.5k 1.9×	1.4k 1.0×	550 0.6×	58	4.6k
A. Dobozy Hungary	33	1.6k 0.4×	787 0.4×	915 0.7×	390 0.3×	560 0.6×	195	3.9k
Antti Lauerma Finland	31	2.7k 0.7×	1.4k 0.6×	1.6k 1.2×	794 0.6×	258 0.3×	112	4.5k
Richard B. Presland United States	30	1.7k 0.4×	1.0k 0.5×	417 0.3×	397 0.3×	212 0.2×	52	3.7k
J. D. Bos Netherlands	26	1.4k 0.4×	720 0.3×	1.1k 0.8×	516 0.4×	289 0.3×	49	3.1k
Akira Kawada Japan	33	1.5k 0.4×	305 0.1×	959 0.7×	259 0.2×	561 0.6×	273	4.1k
R. Caputo Italy	33	1.8k 0.5×	375 0.2×	401 0.3×	857 0.7×	746 0.7×	192	4.2k
Tadashi Terui Japan	34	1.4k 0.4×	432 0.2×	2.0k 1.5×	596 0.5×	323 0.3×	178	4.1k

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Gupta, Aditya K., et al.. (2025). Onychomycosis in Diabetics: A Common Infection with Potentially Serious Complications. Life. 15(8). 1285–1285.

Gupta, Aditya K., Mesbah Talukder, Tong Wang, et al.. (2025). Trichophyton indotineae : Epidemiology, antifungal resistance and antifungal stewardship strategies. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. 40(1). 29–45. 1 indexed citations

Gupta, Aditya K., Elizabeth A. Cooper, Eckart Haneke, et al.. (2025). Global onychomycosis management and the challenges of antifungal stewardship. Journal of Dermatological Treatment. 36(1). 2526073–2526073.

Shemer, Avner, Nadav Astman, Anna Lyakhovitsky, et al.. (2024). First Reported Cases of Terbinafine‐Resistant Trichophyton indotineae Isolates in Israel: Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics and Response to Treatment. Mycoses. 67(11). e13812–e13812. 7 indexed citations

Barzilai, Aviv, et al.. (2023). The Role of Histological Examination of Nail Clipping in the Diagnosis of Onychomycosis.. PubMed. 25(2). 117–121. 2 indexed citations

Facheris, Paola, Joel Corrêa da Rosa, Ester Del Duca, et al.. (2023). Age of onset defines two distinct profiles of atopic dermatitis in adults. Allergy. 78(8). 2202–2214. 28 indexed citations

Barzilai, A, et al.. (2023). The Combination of Serum Total IgE and Blood Eosinophil Levels as a Predictor of Response to Phototherapy Treatment in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis. Dermatologic Therapy. 2023(1).

Gupta, Aditya, Mesbah Talukder, Avner Shemer, Bianca Maria Piraccini, & Antonellá Tosti. (2023). Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Alopecia: A Comprehensive Review. Skin Appendage Disorders. 9(6). 423–437. 18 indexed citations

Gupta, Aditya K., Valeria Brega Alvares Taborda, Paulo R. Taborda, et al.. (2020). High prevalence of mixed infections in global onychomycosis. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.

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Shemer, Avner, et al.. (2016). Increased Risk of Tinea Pedis and Onychomycosis Among Swimming Pool Employees in Netanya Area, Israel. Mycopathologia. 181(11-12). 851–856. 17 indexed citations

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Ungar, Benjamin, Sandra Garcet, Juana Gonzalez, et al.. (2016). An Integrated Model of Atopic Dermatitis Biomarkers Highlights the Systemic Nature of the Disease. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 137(3). 603–613. 167 indexed citations

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Czarnowicki, Tali, Hitokazu Esaki, Juana Gonzalez, et al.. (2015). Early pediatric atopic dermatitis shows only a cutaneous lymphocyte antigen (CLA)+ TH2/TH1 cell imbalance, whereas adults acquire CLA+ TH22/TC22 cell subsets. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 136(4). 941–951.e3. 171 indexed citations

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Dhingra, Nikhil, Avner Shemer, Joel Corrêa da Rosa, et al.. (2014). Molecular profiling of contact dermatitis skin identifies allergen-dependent differences in immune response. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 134(2). 362–372. 203 indexed citations

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Shemer, Avner, et al.. (2013). Noninvasive Lipoma Size Reduction Using High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound. Dermatologic Surgery. 39(10). 1446–1451. 3 indexed citations

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Shemer, Avner, et al.. (2008). Efficacy of a Mucoadhesive Patch Compared with an Oral Solution for Treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. Drugs in R&D. 9(1). 29–35. 20 indexed citations

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Amichai, Boaz, Avner Shemer, & M H Grunwald. (2006). Journal-club pour le praticien / Journal-Klub für den Praktiker. 18(5). 5–6. 1 indexed citations

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Shemer, Avner, et al.. (2001). The Hyper–IgE Syndrome. Two cases and review of the literature. International Journal of Dermatology. 40(10). 622–628. 16 indexed citations

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Shemer, Avner, et al.. (2000). Treatment of scalp seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis with an ointment of 40% urea and 1% bifonazole. International Journal of Dermatology. 39(7). 532–534. 39 indexed citations

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Friedman‐Birnbaum, Rachel, et al.. (1997). Treatment of onychomycosis: a randomized, double‐blind comparison study with topical bifonazole‐urea ointment alone and in combination with short‐duration oral griseofulvin. International Journal of Dermatology. 36(1). 67–69. 25 indexed citations

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Bergman, Richard N., et al.. (1995). Immunohistochemical Study of p53 Protein Expression in Spitz Nevus as Compared with Other Melanocytic Lesions. American Journal of Dermatopathology. 17(6). 547–550. 32 indexed citations

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