Dr. Fenohasina Rakotonandrasana | Dermatology | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Fenohasina Rakotonandrasana, University of Antananarivo, Madagascar
Dr. Fenohasina Rakotonandrasana is a Malagasy medical doctor specializing in dermatology and venereology. Born on January 6, 1997, in Maninday, Tuléar, Madagascar, she earned her MD from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Antananarivo, in 2023. Currently pursuing her specialization in Dermatology-Venereology at the same institution, she also completed a hospital internship in Dermatology at Hôpital Nord Franche-Comté, France. Known for her academic excellence, Dr. Rakotonandrasana is passionate about autoimmune blistering dermatoses. Fluent in French and German, she has obtained certifications such as DELF B2 and the Goethe-Zertifikat A1, showcasing her multilingual and multicultural proficiency. 🌍🩺
Publication Profile
🎓 Education
Dr. Rakotonandrasana began her medical studies in 2014 at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Antananarivo, and earned her Doctor of Medicine degree in 2023. She is currently pursuing a specialization in Dermatology-Venereology at the same faculty since 2022. Her educational journey includes international language certifications: DELF B1 (2017) and DELF B2 (2023) from the Alliance Française, and the Goethe-Zertifikat A1 (2015) from the Centre Germano-Malagasy. She completed her secondary education with a scientific baccalaureate (series D, mention Bien) from Lycée Arcade Talatamaty in 2013. Her academic path reflects both scientific rigor and strong linguistic ability. 📚🌐
🏥 Experience
In 2024, Dr. Rakotonandrasana served as a hospital intern (faisant fonction d’interne) in Dermatology at Hôpital Nord Franche-Comté in Trévenans, France, gaining hands-on experience in managing dermatologic conditions in a clinical setting. She began her specialization in Dermatology-Venereology in 2022 at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Antananarivo, following her general medical training that started in 2014. Her academic background is complemented by clinical immersion in both Madagascar and France, allowing her to engage with diverse patient populations and acquire valuable expertise in diagnosis and treatment of complex dermatologic cases. 🌍💼🧴
🏆 Awards and Honors
Dr. Fenohasina Rakotonandrasana received the highest academic distinction, Très Honorable avec félicitations du jury, for her doctoral thesis titled “Aspects épidemio-cliniques des dermatoses bulleuses auto-immunes observées à l’USFR Dermatologie : 12 ans après”. The thesis was also nominated for a university thesis award, underscoring her academic excellence and contribution to dermatological research. Her consistent achievements include receiving “mention Bien” in the national scientific baccalaureate examination and excelling in certified language examinations. These accolades highlight her commitment to academic excellence, intellectual rigor, and dedication to advancing dermatological science in Madagascar and beyond. 🥇📖🏅
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Rakotonandrasana’s research centers on autoimmune blistering dermatoses, as exemplified by her doctoral thesis analyzing twelve years of epidemiological and clinical data from the Dermatology Department at the University Hospital. Her work focuses on understanding the presentation, progression, and treatment outcomes of these rare but serious dermatologic conditions in the Malagasy population. She is interested in improving early diagnosis and management strategies, integrating both local clinical practice and international dermatologic standards. Her research aims to enhance patient care through evidence-based medicine and bridge clinical gaps in tropical dermatology. 🧪🧫💡
Publication Top Notes
📘 2025 | Association of Tralokinumab and Adalimumab: Good Tolerance and Efficacy in a Case of Severe Atopic Dermatitis and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis | JEADV Clinical Practice | Authors: F. Rakotonandrasana, E. Puzenat, A. Ducournau, D. Popescu | DOI: 10.1002/jvc2.70016 | 📊 Cited by: Pending 🔗
🔍 2023 | Facteurs associés à l’infestation de la gale: étude cas témoins sur 206 patients | Ann. Dermatol. Vénéréol. – FMC | Authors: V.N. Ralimalala et al., incl. F. Rakotonandrasana | DOI: 10.1016/j.fander.2023.09.099 | 📊 Cited by: Pending 🕷️
🩺 2023 | Bullous Hemorrhagic Dermatosis Induced by Enoxaparin: About a Case in Madagascar | Case Reports in Dermatol. Medicine | Authors: F. Rakotonandrasana et al. | DOI: 10.1155/2023/5710870 | 📊 Cited by: 1 💉
🧠 2022 | Un cas de dermatomyosite chez un homme | Ann. Dermatol. Vénéréol. – FMC | Authors: F. Rakotonandrasana et al. | DOI: 10.1016/j.fander.2022.09.013 | 📊 Cited by: 2 💪
