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    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
    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
    Publish date: May 9, 2017
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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
    Publish date: June 20, 2016
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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
    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...

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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

    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
    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...

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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...

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