Dr. Neelam Muizzuddin

Co-Moderators: Naya Dayan Ph.D., Head of Research and Development, Lipo Chemical Company and Neelam Muizzuddin, Ph.D., Director for Clinical Research, Estee Lauder

Scientific Committee Chair: Dr Neelam Muizzuddin

DR. NEELAM MUIZZUDDINLab Director, Clinical ResearchESTÉE LAUDER COMPANIES

"From our results, we show that there is a need to design future products that correct for and/or take into consideration the rhythm of a woman's skin," says Neelam Muizzuddin, Ph.D., lab director, clinical research, biological research department, research and development, Estee Lauder Companies, New York."We have conducted studies where treatment with a cream over the course of the month improved the skin condition considerably; however, the pattern of skin changes (over) the course of the month remained the same."

Monthly mantra > Speaking here at the International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) regional meeting, Dr. Muizzuddin and her colleagues presented evidence supporting the correlation of various hormones in skin with skin changes.
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The current study compared blood levels of hormones with skin changes, and, notably, there was high UV-susceptibility from day 20 through 28 of the cycle, according to Dr. Muizzuddin.

"The differences observed in this study are consistent, but not so dramatic to imply a pathologic condition, or a diseased state.Extensive research needs to be done to correlate the actual presence of various hormones in skin with skin changes," Dr. Muizzuddin says."Also (research needs to be completed on) the effect of these hormones on intensities of acne, eczema, rosacea and other chronic skin conditions.In addition, more studies need to be completed on the effect of declining hormonal levels of pre- and post-menopause population."

Clinical impact > While dermatologists currently incorporate the role of hormonal changes into how they manage certain skin conditions , for instance, by prescribing prescription birth control pills for the treatment of acne , generally dermatologists are not in tune with the full impact of hormonal changes because this type of research still qualifies as a new frontier, according to Dr. Muizzuddin.

"It is clear from this study that skin dryness, oiliness, and barriers vary over the course of the month," she says.

Neelam Muizzuddin, PH.D., Society of Cosmetic Chemists, NY

Biography for Neelam Muizzuddin

Neelam Muizzuddin is currently Director of Clinical Research at Estee Lauder Companies.For the last 18 years she has been working at Estee Lauder R&D on study of skin and the effects of various factors like psychological stress, cigarette smoke, hormones, seasonal and geographical variations etc.She has also conducted extensive research on skin sensitivity and sunless tanning.She has scores of publications and eight patents based on her research.

Neelam is a member of various scientific organizations like the American Contact Dermatitis Society, Society of Bioengineering and Skin, Society of Investigative Dermatology, Society of Cosmetic Chemists, American Association for the Advancement of Science and Dermal Clinical Evaluation Society.She has been actively involved in the Long Island Chapter of Society of Cosmetic Chemists over the last decade.

Impact of Extrinsic and Intrinsic stressors on skinNeelam Muizzuddin, PhD, Mary S.Matsui, PhD Kenneth.D. Marenus, PhD and Daniel.H. Maes, PhD

Neelam Muizzuddin is Director of Clinical Research at Estée Lauder Companies.After obtaining a Masters in Microbiology she moved to the United States in 1986 and became a Research Scientist at Estée Lauder.Always of a very active and energetic temperament, Neelam obtained her doctorate in Cell Biology while working full time.During her twenty plus years at Estee Lauder as a clinical researcher Dr. Muizzuddin has developed and worked on a myriad of skin testing projects.These include, but are not limited to: skin sensitivity, percutaneous absorption, skin whitening, acne, glycation, actinic effects, geographical and climatic effects, effects of hormones and psychological stress.She also has extensive experience in skin bioengineering and has several publications and patents in these areas.

Dr. Muizzuddin is a Member of: American Contact Dermatitis Society, Society of Investigative Dermatology, Society of Cosmetic Chemists and Dermal Clinical Evaluation Society.She is a member of the scientific committee for Society of Bioengineering and Skin.She has served as secretary of the Long Island Chapter of Society of Cosmetic Chemists in 1997, Chair of Educational Seminar committee 1998 & 1999 and Chair of Program committee 1999.At present she is an active member of the educational seminar committee.In her spare time she is also a pilot and an artist.

Neelam Muizzuddin
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Neelam Muizzuddin, Ph. D.Director of Clinical Research,Estee Lauder

The afternoon session featured a presentation on the impact of extrinsic and instrinsic stressors on the skin, given by Neelam Muizzuddin, lab director, clinical research at Est,e Lauder.