Dr. Zarina's commitment to advancing the field of dermatology is evident through her extensive experience and research contributions.

She has made significant contributions in dermatological research, with several publications to her name:

1. Usman Z, Sridharan R, Thyvalappil A, Joy B. "Relevance of patch testing in allergic contact dermatitis to cosmetics among patients attending the outpatient department at a tertiary care center in North Kerala."

2. Usman Z, Sridharan R, Joseph PT, Thyvalappil A, Joy B, Makkuni A. "Decoding the allergen profile of the population attending dermatology OPD in a tertiary care center in North Kerala with Patch test – Our 7 years experience." Int J Heal Clin Res[Internet]. 202.

3. Aishwarya Suresh, Zarina Usman Pattanath, Sandeep Vellarikkat, Mohammed Hasil. "Clinico-epidemiological study of herpes zoster cases during the COVID-19 pandemic; a paradigm shift to the young."

Dr. Zarina has been recognized for her academic excellence with notable achievements, including the Pediatric Gold Medal from Kannur University and a scholarship for poster presentation at JIPMER, Puducherry, in 2016.

Her professional affiliations include being a permanent member of the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists, and Leprologists (IADVL) and a life member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA).

Dr. Zarina is committed to continuous learning and sharing knowledge, having attended numerous national and international conferences, including:

National Conferences:
- E CUTICON 2020
- BACK TO ROOTS – IV 2022
- ACSICIN 2022
- E DERMACON 2021

International Conferences:
- DERMACON 2022
- DERMACON 2023

Her residency training was completed at the Academy of Medical Sciences, Pariyaram, and KMCT Medical College Hospital, where she also served as an Assistant Professor before her current role as an Associate Professor.

Council Registration Number: 43441
Council Name: TCMC