Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH: Discussing Controversies in Acne, Rosacea
Mar 14, 08:29 PM
Episode Highlights:
0:16 Intro
0:28 Overview of presentation
0:38 Acne and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
01:35 Approaches to take
03:21 Rosacea, use of dermoscopy and symptomatology assessment
04:59 Necessity of inclusivity in clinical trials, other knowledge gaps
06:05 Images used in education
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting in 2024 featured Dr. Andrew Alexis, a prominent figure in dermatology. Dr. Alexis, currently serving as the vice-chair for diversity in the department of dermatology and a professor of clinical dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, presented a talk titled "Controversies in Acne and Rosacea."
In the interview, he shed light on critical aspects of managing acne and rosacea, particularly focusing on patients with skin of color.
Dr. Alexis advocated for inclusivity in clinical trials to improve understanding across diverse patient populations. He stressed the importance of expanding public awareness of rosacea in communities with skin of color and suggested incorporating diverse images into educational materials to better represent the spectrum of affected individuals.
Dr. Alexis's insights underscore the necessity of tailored approaches and increased inclusivity in dermatological research and education to better serve patients with diverse skin tones and backgrounds.
For additional information covered at the 2024 AAD conference, visit us at: https://www.hcplive.com/conference/aad.
0:16 Intro
0:28 Overview of presentation
0:38 Acne and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
01:35 Approaches to take
03:21 Rosacea, use of dermoscopy and symptomatology assessment
04:59 Necessity of inclusivity in clinical trials, other knowledge gaps
06:05 Images used in education
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting in 2024 featured Dr. Andrew Alexis, a prominent figure in dermatology. Dr. Alexis, currently serving as the vice-chair for diversity in the department of dermatology and a professor of clinical dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, presented a talk titled "Controversies in Acne and Rosacea."
In the interview, he shed light on critical aspects of managing acne and rosacea, particularly focusing on patients with skin of color.
Dr. Alexis advocated for inclusivity in clinical trials to improve understanding across diverse patient populations. He stressed the importance of expanding public awareness of rosacea in communities with skin of color and suggested incorporating diverse images into educational materials to better represent the spectrum of affected individuals.
Dr. Alexis's insights underscore the necessity of tailored approaches and increased inclusivity in dermatological research and education to better serve patients with diverse skin tones and backgrounds.
For additional information covered at the 2024 AAD conference, visit us at: https://www.hcplive.com/conference/aad.