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Tips for Treating Teen Acne
WABC-7
Dr. Andrew Alexis gives teens tips for keeping their skin clear.

Dr. Alexis discusses ethnic skin problems on a special NBC broadcast with Al Roker.

Avoid Skin Cancer in the Summer
CBS News
Dr. Andrew Alexis speaks with Chris Wragge about some of the best ways to avoid skin cancer during the sunny summer season.

Online

Weaves, braids may speed hair loss in black women
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, Director, Skin of Color Center at St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals commented on a study that showed weaves and braids may contribute to a type of permanent hair loss on the top of the scalp that appears to be common among black women.

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Adult Acne: Why Is Picking So Addicting?
Shine for Yahoo
Dr. Andrew Alexis discusses adult acne and why you should resist the urge to pick.

Many Ways to Shear a Man
The New York Times
Dr. Andrew Alexis, Director, Skin of Color Center at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals, reviews methods of hair removal in the New York Times' Skin Deep column