Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH

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Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Halobetasol Propionate 0.01%–Tazarotene 0.045% Lotion for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis in the Hispanic Population: Post Hoc Analysis

Author:: Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH

Publish date: March 5, 2020

Although psoriasis is a common inflammatory disease, data in the Hispanic population are sparse and disease may be more severe. A recent clini...

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Why Is Skin Cancer Mortality Higher in Patients With Skin of Color?

Author:: Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH

Publish date: May 9, 2017

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Skin Cancer Mortality in Patients With Skin of Color

Author:: Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH

Publish date: May 4, 2017

Skin cancers in patients with skin of color are less prevalent but have a higher morbidity and mortality compared to white patients. Challenges to ...

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Lasers for Darker Skin Types

Author:: Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH

Publish date: June 20, 2016

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Laser Best Practices for Darker Skin Types

Author:: Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH

Publish date: April 29, 2016

Lasers can be useful for hair removal, acne scarring, and pigmentary disorders in patients with Fitzpatrick skin types IV to VI. Herein, tips for a...

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How Common Is Psoriasis in Patients With Skin of Color?

Author:: Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH

Publish date: June 15, 2015

The prevalence of psoriasis in individuals with skin of color is lower than in white individuals, but a number of clinical differences can complica...

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Nonablative Lasers for Acne Scarring in Darker Skin Types

Author:: Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH

Publish date: February 6, 2014

Dr. Andrew Alexis discusses nonablative lasers for the treatment of acne scarring in darker skin types.

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Laser Resurfacing for Treatment of Acne Scarring in Fitzpatrick Skin Types V to VI: Practical Approaches to Maximizing Safety

Author:: Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH

Publish date: December 6, 2013

Acne scarring is a potentially disfiguring and psychosocially distressing condition that can affect patients of all races, ethnicities, and skin ph...

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Melanoma in the Skin of Color Population

Author:: Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH

Publish date: June 1, 2012

Dr. Alexis discusses factors that contribute to the delayed diagnosis of melanoma in patients with skin of color and what physicians should know ab...

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Skin Cancer in Skin of Color [editorial]

Author:: Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH

Publish date: May 1, 2012

Differences exist in the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and prognosis of skin cancers in skin of color populations. Among Hispanics and black...