- Provides complete, clear descriptions for aesthetic dermatological concerns in patients with skin of color, including dedicated chapters on populations of African, East Asian, South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Hispanic/Latino ancestry.
- Covers management of key dermatologic conditions in skin of color including melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, hair loss, and keloids.
- Features high-quality images and numerous procedural videos demonstrating exactly how to perform today’s most requested or most challenging procedures.
- Presents preferred methods and step-by-step techniques for chemical peels, laser hair removal, laser resurfacing, laser treatment of pigmented lesions, hair transplantation, botulinum toxins, soft tissue fillers, periorbital rejuvenation, and more.
- Shares the knowledge and expertise of editor and cosmetic dermatologist, Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, of New York City’s Center for Diverse Skin Complexions, who is often asked by patients, “Can we use this treatment safely on my skin?”-reflecting concerns regarding complications following cosmetic procedures in patients with non-white skin types.
- An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.
Table of Contents
PART 1: Introduction
Murad Alam, MD and Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH
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Part 2: Aesthetic Concerns and Special Considerations for Specific Populations
Cheryl Burgess, MD
Henry Chan, MD
Maritza Perez, MD
Hassan Galadari, MD
Hema Sundaram, MD
Part 3: Specific Conditions and Skin of Colour
Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD
CL Goh, MD and Sabrina Fabi
Susan Taylor, MD
Jared Jagdeo, MD
Henry Chan, MD
Eliot Battle, MD
Gilly S. Munavalli, MD, MHS
Pearl Grimes, MD
Sabrina Fabi, MD
Pearl Grimes, MD
Hassan Galadari, MD and Cheryl Burgess, MD
Julius Few, MD
- Structural and functional differences and their relevance to aesthetic concerns and approach to treatment
- Aesthetics in Skin of Color
- Populations of African ancestry
- Populations of East Asian ancestry
- Populations of Hispanic/Latino ancestry
- Populations of Middle Eastern Ancestry
- Populations of South Asian ancestry
- Topical therapies for melasma
- Procedural therapies for melasma
- Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation: Treatment and Prevention
- Keloids and hypertrophic scars: treatment and prevention
- Pigmented lesions in Asian skin types
- Laser hair removal: nuances and best practices for skin of color
- Skin resurfacing: nuances and best practices for skin of color
- Chemical peels: nuances and best practices for skin of color
- Body contouring: racial/ethnic considerations and expert techniques for optimal outcomes
- Botulinum toxins: racial/ethnic considerations and expert techniques for optimal outcomes
- Injectable fillers: racial/ethnic considerations and expert techniques for optimal outcomes
- Periorbital rejuvenation: racial/ethnic considerations and expert techniques
- Hair disorders: aesthetic approaches for patients of African ancestry
Crystal Aguh, MD and Valerie Callender, MD
Authors
Andrew F. Alexis Professor, Clinical Dermatology and Vice-Chair for Diversity and Inclusion, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York.Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH is Professor of Clinical Dermatology and Vice-Chair for Diversity and Inclusion at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. He is the former Chair of the Department of Dermatology at Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West. Having served as Director of the first-of-its-kind Skin of Color Center for over 15 years, his work has helped to advance patient care, research, and education pertaining to dermatologic disorders that are prevalent in populations with skin of color.
Dr. Alexis received his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons and his Master of Public Health at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. He completed his dermatology residency at Weill Cornell Medicine, followed by a fellowship in dermatopharmacology at NYU Langone's Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology.
Dr. Alexis has published more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals including the British Journal of Dermatology, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, and JAMA Dermatology among others. He has co-edited four textbooks and authored over 10 book chapters. Dr. Alexis is a frequent lecturer at national and international conferences and has been invited as a Visiting Professor or Grand Rounds speaker at many prestigious academic institutions.
Dr. Alexis has held numerous leadership positions in professional organizations; he is the Immediate Past President of the Skin of Color Society, Past President of the New York Dermatological Society, Past President of the New York Academy of Medicine Dermatology Section, and former Chair of the Diversity Task Force Committee of the American Academy of Dermatology. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Scarring Alopecia Foundation and was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy Dermatology.
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, Vogue, Allure, and Essence. He is listed in Castle Connolly's Top Doctors T and Super Doctors�.
