Andrew Alexis, MD
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- Position
- ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Dermatology
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- Specialty
- Dermatology
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- Language
- English
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- Hospital Affiliations
- Mount Sinai Beth Israel
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
- Mount Sinai St. Luke's and Mount Sinai West
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- Phone
- 1090 Amsterdam Avenue 212-523-5898212-523-5898
- Mount Sinai West Dermatology 212-523-6003212-523-6003
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH is the Chair of the Department of Dermatology at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai West. He is also Associate Professor of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. As Director of the Skin of Color Center, he is actively involved in advancing patient care, research, and education pertaining to dermatologic disorders that are prevalent in ethnic skin.
Dr. Alexis received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and his Master of Public Health at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. He completed his dermatology residency at Weill Cornell Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in dermatopharmacology at New York University School of Medicine.
Dr. Alexis has published more than 70 articles in peer-reviewed journals including the British Journal of Dermatology, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, and Archives of Dermatology among others. He has co-edited two text books on dermatology for skin of color - Skin of Color A Practical Guide to Dermatologic Diagnosis and Treatment (Springer Publishing 2013) and Ethnic Dermatology: Principles and Practice (Wiley-Blackwell 2013) – and authored 10 book chapters.
Dr. Alexis has held numerous leadership positions in professional organizations including Past President of the New York Academy of Medicine Dermatology Section, Secretary/Treasurer of the Skin of Color Society and Chair of the Diversity Task Force Committee for the American Academy of Dermatology. He currently serves as President of the New York Dermatological Society, Chair of the Scientific Committee of the Skin of Color Society, and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Cicatricial Alopecia Research Foundation.
Dr. Alexis has appeared on ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX television news programs and has been quoted in numerous leading publications, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Allure, and Essence. He is listed in Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors ™ and Super Doctors®.
Latest News where Dr Alexis is quoted:
Trump Takes the Hair-Growth Drug Propecia. How Does It Work? https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/02/health/donald-trump-hair-growth-drug-propecia.html
Many Ways to Shear a Man http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/17/fashion/17skinside.html
In Search of a Perfect Shave http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10000872396390444270404577607183291333266
The Doctors are In
http://www.essence.com/2014/04/10/how-find-good-dermatoligist
Barbers May Help Men of Color Spot Hair Follicle Problems https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-barbers/barbers-may-help-men-of-color-spot-hair-follicle-problems-idUSKBN1D325W
Darker Skin can Hide Early Signs of Cancerhttp://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/health-and-medicine/2015/05/26/darker-skin-can-hide-early-skin-cancer-signs.html
Sunscreen Mistakes
http://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/skincare/suncare/sunscreen-mistakes
7 Sunscreen Mistakes You're Probably Making
http://www.self.com/beauty-style/2016/04/common-sunscreen-mistakes
What You Need to Know About Skin Cancer, And How to Protect Yourself
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/sc-skin-cancer-health-0427-20160422-story.html
Why Melanoma Isn't the Only Kind of Skin Cancer You Need to Worry About http://www.menshealth.com/health/non-melanoma-skin-cancers
Dermatologist Suggests Skin Tone Should Impact Treatment https://www.michigandaily.com/section/news/mlk-dermatology
Ethnic Considerations in Features of Facial Aging http://www.healio.com/dermatology/aesthetic-cosmetic-surgery/news/online/%7B454543e0-1601-4b6c-8ea9-dffbcf8ad835%7D/video-ethnic-considerations-in-features-of-facial-aging
You May Not Have Heard of This Painful Skin Disease—But It's Actually Pretty Common
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/hidradenitis-suppurativa
FDA Approves New Psoriasis Drug That Promises Huge Skin Improvement
http://www.healthline.com/health-news/fda-approves-psoriasis-drug-that-promises-huge-skin-improvement-012215
Medical Bills another Burden for Eczema Patients: Study
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/articles/2015/03/04/medical-bills-another-burden-for-eczema-patients-study
Daily Checkup: Skin Cancer Strikes 1 In 5 Americans, Yet It Remains Highly Treatable, Especially If Caught Early
http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/daily-checkup-skin-cancer-strikes-1-5-americans-article-1.2209794
Higher response rate seen with T-VEC in advanced melanoma
http://www.healio.com/dermatology/cutaneous-oncology/news/online/%7B1dcf025f-98c2-4b30-940d-de7e0857143b%7D/higher-response-rate-seen-with-t-vec-in-advanced-melanoma#perspective
Mouse Study Hints at Treatment for Eczema
http://consumer.healthday.com/diseases-and-conditions-information-37/eczema-news-618/mouse-study-points-to-origins-possible-treatment-of-eczema-700193.html
New Drug Shows Promise against Psoriasis
http://consumer.healthday.com/diseases-and-conditions-information-37/psoriasis-news-621/new-drug-shows-promise-against-psoriasis-700375.html
Study Reveals Cause of Itch in Eczema, Hints at Possible Treatment
http://www.youthhealthmag.com/articles/22842/20150909/study-on-mice-reveals-cause-of-itch-in-eczema-hints-possible-treatment.htm
Is Tap Water Bad for Your Skin?
https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/beauty-style/is-tap-water-bad-for-skin
Certification
American Board of Dermatology
Clinical Focus
- Acne
- Acne Scars
- Age Spots
- Alopecia Areata
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Biopsy
- Botox
- Botulinum Injections-Cosmetic
- Chemical Peels
- Eczema
- Fractionated Laser Resurfacing
- Fraxel
- Hyperpigmentation
- Inflammatory Skin Diseases
- Juvederm
- Keloid
- Laser Hair Removal
- Laser Resurfacing
- Melanoma
- Melasma
- Mole Removal
- Moles
- Photofacial
- Pigmentary Disorders
- Pigmentation Laser
- Pores
- Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
- Psoriasis
- Razor Bumps
- Resurfacing
- Rosacea
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Care
- Skin Lesion Removal
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Skin Tightening
- Skin of Color
- Soft Tissue Augmentation
- Vascular Laser
- Vitiligo
Research Topics
Dermatology
Education
MD, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
Internship, Internal Medicine
St. Vincent's Hospital [CLOSED]
Internship, Internal Medicine
St. Vincent's Hospital [CLOSED]
Residency, Dermatology
Weill Cornell Medical College
Fellowship, Dermatology
New York University School of Medicine
Language
English
To Determine the Compliance Usage Rate and Efficacy of a Coconut Scented Lotion versus a Fragrance Free Lotion in Female Subjects with Moderate to Severe Dry Skin with Bilateral Itch
To Determine the Compliance Usage Rate and Efficacy of a Coconut Scented Lotion versus a Fragrance Free Lotion in Female Subjects with Moderate to Severe Dry Skin with Bilateral Itch.
Dr. Alexis is conducting a research study to Determine the Compliance Usage Rate and Efficacy of a Coconut Scented Lotion versus a Fragrance Free Lotion in Female Subjects with Moderate to Severe Dry Skin with Bilateral Itch.
For more information and/or to register for this study please contact: 212-523-4511or email: shivani.bashiyan@mssm.edu or isanabri@chpnet.org.
Alexis AF. Lasers and light-based therapies in ethnic skin: treatment options and recommendations for Fitzpatrick skin types V and VI. The British journal of dermatology 2013 Oct; 169 Suppl 3.
Hudgens S, Harper JC, Daniels SR, Banderas B, Varon S, Alexis AF. Validation of a New Patient-Reported Outcome Measure for Facial Acne: The Acne Symptom and Impact Scale (ASIS). Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD 2015 Jun; 14(6).
Alexis AF, Blackcloud P. Psoriasis in skin of color: epidemiology, genetics, clinical presentation, and treatment nuances. The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology 2014 Nov; 7(11).
Callender VD, Alexis AF, Daniels SR, Kawata AK, Burk CT, Wilcox TK, Taylor SC. Racial differences in clinical characteristics, perceptions and behaviors, and psychosocial impact of adult female acne. The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology 2014 Jul; 7(7).
Alexis AF. Acne vulgaris in skin of color: understanding nuances and optimizing treatment outcomes. Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD 2014 Jun; 13(6).
Alexis A, Daniels SR, Johnson N, Pompilus F, Burgess SM, Harper JC. Development of a new patient-reported outcome measure for facial acne: the Acne Symptom and Impact Scale (ASIS). Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD 2014 Mar; 13(3).
Alexis AF. Laser resurfacing for treatment of acne scarring in Fitzpatrick skin types V to VI: practical approaches to maximizing safety. Cutis 2013 Dec; 92(6).
Alexis AF, Blackcloud P. Natural ingredients for darker skin types: growing options for hyperpigmentation. Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD 2013 Sep; 12(9 Suppl).
Clark CM, Silverberg JI, Alexis AF. A retrospective chart review to assess the safety of nonablative fractional laser resurfacing in Fitzpatrick skin types IV to VI. Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD 2013 Apr; 12(4).
Alexis AF. Dermatologic disorders in skin of color: moving toward a better understanding. Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD 2013 Apr; 12(4).
Alexis AF, Alam M. Racial and ethnic differences in skin aging: implications for treatment with soft tissue fillers. Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD 2012 Aug; 11(8).
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Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Alexis during 2017 and/or 2018. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
Consulting:
- Allergan, Inc.
- Amgen Inc.
- Bayer
- Galderma S.A.
- Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.
- Proctor & Gamble
Industry-Sponsored Lectures: MSSM faculty occasionally give lectures at events sponsored by industry, but only if the events are free of any marketing purpose
- Cipla Global Limited
Scientific Advisory Board:
- Allergan, Inc.
- Amgen Inc.
- Galderma S.A.
- LEO Pharma Inc.
- Suneva Medical, Inc.
- Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.
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