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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
- Paul S. Yamauchi, MD, PhD
- Seemal R. Desai, MD
- Nelly Khaselev, MSc
- Tina Lin, PharmD
Although psoriasis is a common inflammatory disease, data in the Hispanic population are sparse and disease may be more severe. A recent clinical...
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Why Is Skin Cancer Mortality Higher in Patients With Skin of Color?
- Author:
- Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH
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Skin Cancer Mortality in Patients With Skin of Color
- Author:
- Bridget P. Kaufman, MD
- Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH
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
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Laser Best Practices for Darker Skin Types
- Author:
- Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH
Lasers can be useful for hair removal, acne scarring, and pigmentary disorders in patients with Fitzpatrick skin types IV to VI. Herein, tips for...
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How Common Is Psoriasis in Patients With Skin of Color?
- Author:
- Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH
The prevalence of psoriasis in individuals with skin of color is lower than in white individuals, but a number of clinical differences can...
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Nonablative Lasers for Acne Scarring in Darker Skin Types
- Author:
- Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH
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
Acne scarring is a potentially disfiguring and psychosocially distressing condition that can affect patients of all races, ethnicities, and skin...
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Melanoma in the Skin of Color Population
- Author:
- Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH
Dr. Alexis discusses factors that contribute to the delayed diagnosis of melanoma in patients with skin of color and what physicians should know...
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Skin Cancer in Skin of Color [editorial]
- Author:
- Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH
- Anthony M. Rossi, MD
Differences exist in the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and prognosis of skin cancers in skin of color populations. Among Hispanics and...