Acne in Skin of Color: Pediatric and Adolescent Patients (Part 1)
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Acne in Skin of Color: Pediatric and Adolescent Patients
PART 1: ACNE IN SKIN OF COLOR
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the various factors that contribute to the development and clinical presentation of pediatric and adult acne in skin of color.
- Explore the importance of early diagnosis and management of pediatric acne in skin of color to prevent scarring, long-term skin complications, and psychological impact.
- Identify best practices for acne counseling for pediatric patients with skin of color and their families.
This presentation is approximately 25 minutes.
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLCand Skin of Color Society. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
January 10, 2024 - January 9, 2026
Amedco Joint Accreditation Provider Number: 4008163
Physicians
ACCME Credit Designation Statement
Amedco LLC designates this material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™️ for physicians. Physicians should
claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Speaker
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
Vice-Chair for Diversity and Inclusion, Department of Dermatology, Professor of Clinical Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medical College, President, Skin of Color Society (2023-2024)
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH is the Vice-Chair for Diversity and Inclusion for the Department of Dermatology and Professor of Clinical Dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College 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 two 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 including Past President of the New York Dermatological Society, 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 Skin of Color Society and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Scarring Alopecia 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, Vogue, Allure, and Essence. He is listed in Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors ™ and Super Doctors®