Publications

Dr Macrene Alexiades MD PhD Bibliography

Textbooks     

  1. Alexiades M. Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery, Wolters Kluwer Lippincott, 2020. ISBN-13: 978-1496344168, ISBN-10: 1496344162
  1. Alexiades M. Photodynamic Therapy, Elsevier, In Press, 2024.        

Original Articles

  1. Alexiades, M.R. and Cepko, C.L. Quantitative analysis of proliferation and cell cycle length during development of the rat retina. Developmental Dynamics 1996; 205: 293-307.
  1. Cepko, C.L., Austin, C.P., Yang, X., Alexiades, M.R. and Ezzedine, D. Cell fate determination in the vertebrate retina. Proc Natl Acad Sci. USA 1996 Jan 23; 93: 589-595.
  1. Alexiades, M.R. and Cepko, C.L. Subsets of retinal progenitors display temporally regulated and distinct biases in the fates of their progeny. Development 1997 Mar; 124: 1119-1131.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R., Ramsay, D. and Kopf, A.W. The appropriateness of curettage and electrodessication for the treatment of basal cell carcinomas. Arch Dermatol 2000 Jun; 136 (6): 800.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M; Kauvar, ANB; Bernstein, LJ; Mafong, EA; Geronemus, RG; Friedman, PM. "Two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies evaluating S-caine peel for induction of local anesthesia prior to LP Nd : YAG leg vein therapy". Lasers in surgery & medicine. 2002; 36
  1. Mafong, E.A., Friedman, P.M., Kauvar, A.N.B., Bernstein, L.J., Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. and Geronemus, R.G. Treatment of inverse psoriasis with the 308 nm excimer laser. Derm Surg 2002 Jun; 28(6): 530, 2002.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M; Kauvar, ANB; Bernstein, LJ; Mafong, EA; Geronemus, RG. "Laser-assisted photodynamic therapy of actinic keratoses". Lasers in surgery & medicine. 2002; 24 
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M; Friedman, P; Kauvar, ANB; Bernstein, LJ; Mafong, EA; Geronemus, RG. "308 nm excimer laser used in repigmentation of scars and striae". Lasers in surgery & medicine. 2002; 35 
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R., Baldassano, M., Bince, B., Werth, V., Bystryn, J.-C., Kamino, H., Soter, N.A., and Franks, A., Jr. Tumid lupus erythematosus: criteria for classification with immunohistochemical analysis. Arthritis Rheum 2003 Aug 15; 49 (4): 494-500.
  1. Chen J.Z.S., Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R., Bernstein, L.J., Jacobson, L.G., Friedman, P.M., and Geronemus, R.G.: Two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies evaluating the S-CAINE™ PEEL for induction of local anesthesia prior to LP Nd:YAG laser therapy for leg veins. Derm Surg 2003 Oct; 29 (10): 1012-8.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. and Geronemus, R.G. Laser-mediated photodynamic therapy of actinic keratoses. Arch Dermatol 2003 Oct; 139 (10): 1313-20.
  1. Jacobson, L.G., Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R., Bernstein, L., and Geronemus, R.G. 2003. Treatment of nasolabial folds and jowls with a non-invasive radiofrequency device. Arch Dermatol 2003 Oct; 139(10): 1313-20.
  1. Chen, JZS; Alexiades-Armenakas, MR; Bernstein, LJ; Jacobson, LG; Geronemus, RG. "Objective evaluation of non-ablative subsurface remodeling with the Altus Cool Glide Vantage Excel laser" Lasers in Surgery & Medicine 2003; 17. 
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, MR; Bernstein, LJ; Chen, JZS; Jacobson, LG; Geronemus, RG. "The safety and efficacy of a localized UVB treatment device for selective cosmetic repigmentation". Lasers in Surgery & Medicine. 2003; 37
  1. Geronemus, R; Alexiades-Armenakas, M; Feinberg, C; Hawkins, S; Liu, D; Weinkauf, R. "Comparison of ablative and non-ablative laser treatments of photodamaged skin using objective measurement techniques" Lasers in surgery & medicine. 2003; 19  
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, MR; Bernstein, LJ; Chen, JZS; Jacobson, LG; Geronemus, RG. "Laser-assisted photodynamic therapy of actinic cheilitis" Lasers in surgery & medicine. 2003; 46 
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, MR; Bernstein, LJ; Chen, J; Jacobson, L; Geronemus, R. "Laser-assisted photodynamic therapy of actinic keratoses: Long-term follow-up" Lasers in surgery & medicine. 2003; 45
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R., Bernstein, L J., Friedman, P.M. and Geronemus, R.G. The safety and efficacy of the 308 nm excimer laser for pigment correction of hypopigmented scars and striae alba. Arch Dermatol 2004 Aug; 140 (8): 955-60.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. and Geronemus, R.G. Laser-mediated photodynamic therapy of actinic cheilitis. J Drugs Dermatol 2004 Sept-Oct; 3(5): 548-552.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. Laser-mediated photodynamic therapy of lichen sclerosus. J Drugs Dermatol Nov-Dec 2004; 3(6 Suppl): S25-7.
  1. Sadick, N., Alexiades-Armenakas, M., Bitter, P., Hruza, G., Mulholland, S. Enhanced full-face skin rejuvenation using synchronous intense pulsed optical and conducted, bipolar radiofrequency energy (ELOS): introducing selective radiophotothermolysis. J Drugs Dermatol 2005 Mar-April 4(2): 181-6.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Intense pulsed light-mediated photodynamic therapy. J Drugs Dermatol 2005 Sep-Oct;4(5):657-8.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. Laser-mediated photodynamic therapy. Clinics in Dermatology 2006; 24(1): 16-25.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R. Long-pulsed dye laser-mediated photodynamic therapy combined with topical therapy for mild to severe comedonal, inflammatory, or cystic acne. J Drugs Dermatol 2006 Jan; 5(1): 1-11.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. Rhytides, laxity, and photodamage treated with a combination of radiofrequency, diode laser, and pulsed light and assessed with a comprehensive grading scale. J Drugs Dermatol 2006 Sep; 5 (8): 731-8.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. A quantitative and comprehensive grading scale for rhytides, laxity and photoaging. J Drugs Dermatol 2006 Sep; 5 (8): 808-9.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. Aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy for actinic keratoses/actinic cheilitis/acne: vascular lasers. Dermatology Clinics 2007; 25: 25-33.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M. R. Non-ablative Skin Tightening with a Variable Depth Heating 1,310 nm Wavelength Laser in Combination with Surface Cooling. J Drugs Dermatol 2007 Nov; 6 (11): 1098-1103.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. Nanotechnology. J Drugs Dermatol 2007 Nov; 6(11): 1155-6.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M. Parabens toxicity to skin and other organs. J Drugs Dermatol Jan 2008; 7 (1): 77-78.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M. Somatic stem cells in dermatology. J Drugs Dermatol March 2008.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M.R., Dover J.S., Arndt K.A. The spectrum of laser resurfacing: non-ablative, fractional and ablative laser resurfacing. J Amer Acad Dermatol 2008 May; 58(5): 719-740.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. Dover J.S., Arndt K.A. Unipolar radiofrequency treatment to improve the appearance of cellulite. J Cosmetic Laser Therapy 2008; 10 (3): 148-53.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. Dover J.S., Arndt K.A. Unipolar vs. bipolar radiofrequency treatment of rhytides and laxity using a mobile painless delivery method. Lasers Surg Med 2008; 40(7): 446-453.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. Retrograde transport and transcytosis of botulinum toxin serotypes to the brain: analysis of potential neurotoxicity. J Drugs Dermatol Oct 2008; 7 (10).
  1. Gotkin RH, Sarnoff DS, Cannarozzo G, Sadick NS, Alexiades-Armenakas M. Ablative skin resurfacing with a novel microablative CO2 laser. J Drugs Dermatol. 2009 Feb;8(2):138-44.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. Assessment of the mobile delivery of infrared light (1100-1800 nm) for the treatment of facial and neck skin laxity.J Drugs Dermatol 2009 Mar 8(3): 221-6.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. Safety of dermal fillers. J Drugs Dermatol 2009 Mar 8(3):214-5.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M, Willey A, Kilmer S, Goldberg D, Garden J, Berman D, Stridde B, Hantash BM, Renton B, Newman J. Prospective open-label multicenter clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of fractional radiofrequency for the treatment of facial rhytids and laxity. Las Surg Med, 42:33a, 2010.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M., Rosenberg, D., Renton, B., Dover, J., Arndt, K. Blinded, randomized quantitative grading comparison of minimally-invasive fractional radiofrequency and surgical facelift for the treatment of skin laxity. Arch Dermatol. 2010 Apr;146(4):396-405.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M, Sarnoff D, Gotkin R, Sadick N. Multi-Center Clinical Study and Review of Fractional Ablative CO2 Laser Resurfacing for the Treatment of Rhytides, Photoaging, Scars and Striae. J Drugs Dermatol 2011 Apr;10(4):352-362
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Combination Laser-Assisted Liposuction and Minimally-Invasive Skin Tightening with Temperature Feedback for Treatment of the Submentum and Neck. Dermatol Surg 2012;38:871–881.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Fractional Laser Resurfacing to Enhance Skin Permeation. Dermatol Surg 2012 Aug;38(8):1294-5.
  1. Luebberding, S. and Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Safety of dermal fillers. J Drugs Dermatol September 2012 Sep; 11(9): 1053-8.
  1. Luebberding, S. and Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Fractional non-ablative Q-switched Nd:YAG (1064 nm) laser treatment of skin aging: a pilot study. J Drugs Dermatol November 2012 Nov; 11(11):1300-4. 
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M. Melanoma-detecting technologies and standard of care. J Drugs Dermatol 2012 Nov;11(11):1270-1.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M., Dover, J., Arndt, K. Fractional laser resurfacing. J Drugs Dermatol 2012 Nov; 11(11): 1274-87.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M, Newman J, Willey A, Kilmer S, Goldberg D, Garden J, Berman D, Stridde B, Renton B, Berube D, Hantash Prospective Multicenter Clinical Trial of a Minimally-Invasive Temperature-Controlled Bipolar Fractional Radiofrequency System for Rhytid and Laxity Treatment. Dermatol Surg 2013 Feb;39(2):263-73.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M, Nonablative skin resurfacing for skin rejuvenation. Up To Date 2013, J Dover and A Ofori Eds. Wolters Kluwer Health.

http://www.uptodate.com/contents/nonablative-skin-resurfacing-for-skin-rejuvenation

  1. Armenakas, S, and Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Genetically-modified organisms in United States agriculture: mandate for food labeling. Food and Nutrition Sciences, Vol. 4 No. 8, 2013, pp. 807-811. 
  1. Luebberding, S. and Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Clinical appraisal of safety of dermal fillers. Current Reports, Elsevier 2013.
  1. Narurkar, V., Alexiades-Armenakas M, Bank D, Weinkle S. Cosmetic Injectibles: Emerging Uses, Techniques, and Data. Practical Dermatology July 2013.
  1. Krueger N, Luebberding S, Sattler G, Hanke CW, Alexiades-Armenakas M, Sadick N. The history of aesthetic medicine and surgery. J Drugs Dermatol. 2013 Jul 1;12(7):737-42.
  1. Xin F, Li-hong L, Alexiades-Armenakas M, Luebberding S, Cui-ping S, Yue H, Yu-xi A, Dan-xia Y, Rong-ya Y. Histological and electron microscopic analysis of fractional micro-plasma radio-frequency technology effects. J Drugs Dermatol. 2013 Nov;12(11):1210-4.
  1. Sadick NS, Nassar AH, Dorizas AS, Alexiades-Armenakas Bipolar and multipolar radiofrequency. Dermatol Surg. 2014 Dec; 40 S12: 174-9.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas Commentary on photodynamic therapy of actinic cheilitis. Dermatol Surg. 2015 Feb;41(2):199-200.
  1. Alexiades M, Berube D. Randomized, blinded, 3-arm clinical trial assessing optimal temperature and duration for treatment with minimally invasive fractional radiofrequency. Dermatol Surg. 2015 May;41(5):623-32.
  1. Alexiades M. Randomized, double-blind, split-face study evaluating fractional ablative Erbium:YAG laser-mediated trans-epidermal delivery of cosmetic actives and a novel acoustic pressure wave ultrasound technology for the treatment of skin aging, melasma, and acne scars. J Drugs Dermatol. 2015 Nov;14(11):1191-8.
  1. Alexiades Jasmonates and Tetrahydrojasmonic Acid: A Novel Class of Anti-Aging Molecules. J Drugs Dermatol. 2016 Feb 1;15(2):206-7.
  1. Alexiades M. Clinical Assessment of a Novel Jasmonate Cosmeceutical, LR2412-Cx, for the Treatment of Skin Aging. J Drugs Dermatol. 2016 Feb 1;15(2):209-15.
  1. Tadir Y, Gaspar A, Lev-Sagie A, Alexiades M, Alinsod R, Bader A, Calligaro A, Elias JA, Gambaciani M, Gaviria JE, Iglesia CB, Selih-Martinec K, Mwesigwa PL, Ogrinc UB, Salvatore S, Scollo P, Zerbinati N, Nelson JS. Light and energy based therapeutics for genitourinary syndrome of menopause: Consensus and controversies. Lasers Surg Med. 2017 Feb;49(2):137-159.
  1. Alexiades M. Randomized, Controlled Trial of Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser Resurfacing Followed by Ultrashort Incubation Aminolevulinic Acid Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy for Actinic Keratosis. Dermatol Surg. 2017 Aug;43(8):1053-1064.
  1. Alexiades M. Alexiades Filler Lift Method. J Drugs Dermatol 2017 Nov; 16 (11): 1072.
  1. Alexiades, M, Munavalli, G, Goldberg, D, Bowes, L, Berube, D. Prospective Multicenter Clinical Trial of a Temperature-Controlled Subcutaneous Microneedle Fractional Bipolar Radiofrequency System for the Treatment of Cellulite. Dermatol Surg. 2018 Oct;44(10):1262-1271.
  1. Tadir Y, Iglesia C, Alexiades M, Davila GW, Guerette N, Gaspar A. Energy-based treatment for gynecologic conditions including genitourinary syndrome of menopause: Consensus, controversies, recommendations, and FDA clearance. Lasers Surg Med. 2018 Nov 8.
  1. Alexiades M. Lasers and Energy-Based Devices for Women’s Genitourinary Health: Scientific and Clinical Evidence and FDA Clearance. J Drugs Dermatol. 2018 Nov 1;17(11):1155. 
  1. Alexiades M.High Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Field (HIFEM) Devices in Dermatology. J Drugs Dermatol. 2019 Nov 1;18(11):1088.
  1. Alexiades MR. Fractional CO2Laser Treatment of the Vulva and Vagina and the Effect of Postmenopausal Duration on Efficacy. Lasers Surg Med. 2020 Apr 23. doi: 10.1002/lsm.23247. 
  1. Alexiades M. Microneedle Radiofrequency. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2020 Feb;28(1):9-15. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2019.09.013.

  1. Alexiades M. At-Home Transvaginal Device Following Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser Treatment for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause. J Drugs Dermatol 2020 Nov 19; 11: 1076-1079.

  2. Alexiades M. Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment for Vulval Skin and Objective Quantifiable Effect on Vaginal pH. J Drugs Dermatol 2020 Nov 19; 11: 1024-1025.

  1. Alexiades M., Munavalli G. Single treatment protocol with microneedle fractional radiofrequency for treatment of body skin laxity, cellulite and fat deposits. Lasers Surg Med 2021 Mar 25.
  1. Fabi S, Alexiades M, Chatrath V, Colucci L, Sherber N, Heydenrych I, Jagdeo J, Dayan S, Swift A, Chantrey J, Stevens WG, Sangha S. Facial Aesthetic Priorities and Concerns: A Physician and Patient Perception Global Survey. Aesthet Surg J. 2022 Mar 15;42(4):NP218-NP229.
  1. Alexiades MR, Iglesias C, Sokol E, Gaspar A, Tadir Y. Light and energy-based therapeutics for genitourinary applications: Consensus on protocols and best practices. Lasers Surg Med. 2023 Jul;55(5):444-454.
  1. Alexiades M, Palm MD, Kaufman-Janette J, Papel I, Cross SJ, Abrams S, Chawla S A Randomized, Multicenter, Evaluator-blind Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of VYC-12L Treatment for Skin Quality Improvements. Dermatol Surg. 2023 Jul 1;49(7):682-688.
  1. Alexiades M, Kothare A, Goldberg D, Dover JS. Novel 1726 nm laser demonstrates durable therapeutic outcomes and tolerability for moderate-to-severe acne across skin types. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023 epub Jun 15:S0190-9622(23)01075-7; print Oct;89(4):703-710.
  1. Alexiades M. Radiofrequency Microneedling, Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, 2023 Nov;31(4):495-502.
  2. Alexiades-Armenakas, M; Healio. FDA approves two hyaluronic acid fillers for nasolabial folds. Healio Dermatology [Internet]. 2025 Feb 14; Available from: https://www.healio.com/news/dermatology/20250214/fda-approves-two-hyaluronic-acid-fillers-for-nasolabial-folds.

Case Reports

  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, R. and Soter, N.A. Selected pearls for the NYU clinical conferences: Urticaria pigmentosa. J. Clin. Dermatol. 2(4), 32-40, 1999.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Tumid lupus erythematosus. Dermatol Online J. 2001 Dec; 7 (2): 14.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (juvenile chronic arthritis). Dermatol Online J. 2001 Dec; 7 (2): 19.

Abstracts

  1. Alexiades, M.R. and Cepko, C.L.: Heterochronic transplantation of progenitor cells in the mouse   5th International Symposium on Neural Transplantation, Chatenay-Malabry, France, June 1994.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Kauvar, A., Bernstein, L., Mafong, E., and Geronemus, R.: Laser-assisted photodynamic therapy of actinic keratoses. Amer Soc Las Surg Med Abstracts, Atlanta, April 2002.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Kauvar, A., Bernstein, L., Mafong, E., and Geronemus, R.: 308 nm excimer laser used in repigmentation of scars and striae. Amer Soc Las Surg Med Abstracts, Atlanta, April 2002.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Kauvar, A., Bernstein, L., Mafong, E., and Geronemus, R.: Two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies evaluating the S-caine peel for induction of local anesthesia prior to LP Nd:YAG therapy for leg veins. Amer Soc Las Surg Med Abstracts, Atlanta, April 2002.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Bernstein, L., Kauvar, A., Mafong, E., and Geronemus, R.: Laser-assisted photodynamic therapy of actinic keratoses. Amer Soc Derm Surg Abstracts, Chicago, November 2002.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Bernstein, L., Kauvar, A., Mafong, E., and Geronemus, R.: 308 nm excimer laser used in repigmentation of scars and striae Amer Soc Derm Surg Abstracts, Chicago, November 2002.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Bernstein, L., Kauvar, A., Mafong, E., and Geronemus, R.: Two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies evaluating the S-caine peel for induction of local anesthesia prior to LP Nd:YAG therapy for leg veins. Amer Soc Derm Surg Abstracts, Chicago, November 2002.
  1. Bernstein, L. J., Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Chen, J., Jacobson, L. G., and Geronemus, R. G. The safety and efficacy of a localized UVB treatment device for selective cosmetic repigmentation. Amer Soc Derm Surg Abstracts, Chicago, November 2002.
  1. Jacobson, L. J., Geronemus, R., Bernstein, L., Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R. and Chen, J. The treatment of treatment of nasolabial folds and jowls with non-invasive radiofrequency device. Amer Soc Derm Surg Abstracts, Chicago, November 2002.
  1. ANB Kauvar · EA Mafong · PM Friedman · Alexiades MR· RG Geronemus. Treatment of facial telangiectasia with a long pulsed Nd : YAG laser. Jan 2002 · Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
  1. ANB Kauvar · E Mafong · LJ Bernstein · Alexiades MR · RG Geronemus. Treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae in type V and VI skin with a long pulsed Nd : YAG laser. Jan 2002 · Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Bernstein, L., Chen, J., Jacobson, L. and Geronemus, R.: Laser-assisted photodynamic therapy of actinic keratoses: long-term follow-up. Amer Soc Las Surg Med Abstracts, Anaheim, Vol 32; Issue 15, April 2003.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Bernstein, L., Chen, J., Jacobson, L. and Geronemus, R.: Laser-assisted photodynamic therapy of acne vulgaris and related conditions. Amer Soc Las Surg Med Abstracts, Anaheim, Vol 32; Issue 15, April 2003.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Bernstein, L., Chen, J., Jacobson, L. and Geronemus, R.: Laser-assisted photodynamic therapy of actinic cheilitis. Amer Soc Las Surg Med Abstracts, Anaheim, Vol 32; Issue 15, April 2003.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Bernstein, L., Chen, J., Jacobson, L. and Geronemus, R.: The safety and efficacy of a localized UVB light device for selective cosmetic repigmentation. Amer Soc Las Surg Med Abstracts, Anaheim, Vol 32; Issue 15, April 2003.
  1. Chen, J., Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Bernstein, L., Jacobson, L. and Geronemus, R.: Objective evaluation of non-ablative subsurface remodeling with the Altus Cool Glide Vantage Excel laser. Amer Soc Las Surg Med Abstracts, Anaheim, Vol 32; Issue 15, April 2003.
  1. Geronemus, R. Alexiades-Armenakas,M.: Comparison of ablative and non-ablative laser treatments of photodamaged skin using objective measurement techniques. Amer Soc Las Surg Med Abstracts, Anaheim, Vol 32; Issue 15, April 2003.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Bernstein, L.J., Jacobson, L.G., Chen, J.Z., and Geronemus, R.G: Laser-assisted photodynamic therapy of actinic keratoses: long-term follow-up. Amer Soc Derm Surg Abstracts, New Orleans, October 2003.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Bernstein, LJ.., Jacobson, L.G., Chen, J.Z., and Geronemus, R.G.: Laser-assisted photodynamic therapy of actinic cheilitis. Amer Soc Derm Surg Abstracts, New Orleans, October 2003.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Bernstein, L.J., Jacobson, L.G., Chen, J.Z., and Geronemus, R.G.: The safety and efficacy of a localized UVB light device for selective cosmetic repigmentation. Amer Soc Derm Surg Abstracts, New Orleans, October 2003.
  1. Jacobson, L.G., Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Bernstein, L.J., Chen, J.Z., and Geronemus, R.G.: The treatment of treatment of nasolabial folds and jowls with non-invasive radiofrequency device. Amer Soc Derm Surg Abstracts, New Orleans, October 2003.
  1. Chen, J.Z., Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R., Bernstein, L.J., Jacobson, L.G., and Geronemus, R.G. Facial rejuvenation for facial fine lines and rhytides with laser-assisted photodynamic therapy. Amer Soc Derm Surg Abstracts, New Orleans, October 2003.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R., Bowers, A., Adelglass, J. A Lidocaine 7% and Tetracaine 7% Peel for Induction of Local Dermal Anesthesia for Collagen Injections on the Face. Abstract, 63rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, February 18-22, 2005 in New Orleans, LA.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R. Safety and efficacy of pulsed dye laser-mediated photodynamic therapy with 5-aminolevulinic acid in patients with mild to severe cystic, inflammatory, or comedonal acne. Amer Soc Derm Surg Abstracts, Atlanta, October 30, 2005.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R. Treatment of photoaged skin using a radiofrequency, diode laser, and pulsed light combination and assessed by a novel grading scale. Laser Surg Med 2006, Supp 18: 33.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Unipolar vs. bipolar radiofrequency therapy for skin tightening and wrinkle reduction. Laser Surg Med 2007, Supp 19; 21.
  1. Gold, M.H., Alexiades-Armenakas, M. New unipolar and bipolar radiofrequency system for the treatement of wrinkles. Laser Surg Med 2007, Supp 19; 29.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Unipolar radiofrequency treatment to improve the appearance of cellulite. Laser Surg Med 2007, Supp 19; 31.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Nonablative skin tightening with a variable depth heating 1310-nm wavelength laser. Laser Surg Med 2008.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M., Dover, J., Arndt, K., Renton, B. Randomized, blinded, quantitative grading comparison of minimally-invasive radiofrequency and surgical facelift for the treatment of skin laxity. Amer Soc Laser Med Surg, eposter, March 2009.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M, Willey A, Kilmer S, Goldberg D, Garden J, Berman D, Stridde B, Hantash BM, Renton B, Newman J. Prospective open-label multicenter clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of fractional radiofrequency for the treatment of facial rhytids and laxity. Las Surg Med, 42:33a, 2010.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas , M.R. Fractional non-ablative Q-switched1064nm Nd:YAG laser to rejuvenate aged skin: a pilot case series. ASLMS 2013 33rd Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts, April 3-7, 2013.  
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas , M.R. Safety and efficacy of a new device combining Er:YAG 2940nm laser and acoustic pressure wave ultrasound module for the treatment of facial wrinkles 
 AAD Denver March 2014.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. Safety and efficacy of a new device combining Er:YAG 2940nm laser and acoustic pressure wave ultrasound module for the treatment of facial wrinkles. ASLMS April 2014.
  1. Victor Ross, Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas, Lourdes Moldre, Ayse Turley, Bradley Renton, Stephen Ronan Treatment of benign pigmented lesions with a novel frequency-doubled 532 nm picosecond laser 34th Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Phoenix, AZ April 2014.
  1. Alexiades, M.R. Randomized, blinded, paired-design, controlled clinical trial of fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing-assisted aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy for the treatment of actinic keratoses. 35th Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Kissimmee, FL, Friday April 24, 2015.
  1. Alexiades, M. S060: What's New and What's True in Lasers, Devices in Women’s Health, American Academy of Dermatology, 74th Annual Meeting Washington DC, March 6, 2016.
  1. Alexiades, M. Forum F080: Adverse Drug Reactions: The Evidence and the Controversies
  2. Safety of Cosmetic Treatments, American Academy of Dermatology, 74th Annual Meeting Washington DC, March 5, 2016.
  1. Alexiades, M. PDT: State-of-the-Art, Masters Luncheon, ASLMS, 36th Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Boston, MA
  2. Thursday, March 31, 2016
  1. Alexiades, M. Energy Based Device Applications in Gynecology – Masters Breakfast, ASLMS, 36th Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Boston, MA, Friday, April 1, 2016.
  1. Alexiades, M. Emerging Energy Based Devices in Gynecology – Special Panel Session, ASLMS, 36th Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Boston MA Saturday, April 1, 2016.
  1. Alexiades, M. Controversies: Complex Cases and Complications. Controversies and Conversations in Laser and Cosmetic Surgery: An Advanced Symposium. Beaver Creek, CO, August 14-16, 2016.
  1. Alexiades, M. PDT Update, Controversies and Conversations in Laser and Cosmetic Surgery: An Advanced Symposium. Beaver Creek, CO, August 14-16, 2016.
  1. Alexiades, M. Long-term Results Following a Single Treatment with Microneedle-based Fractional Radiofrequency for Cellulite, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Saturday, November 12, 2016.
  1. Alexiades, M. Radiofrequency: The Cutting Edge in Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Fundamentals, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Friday, November 11, 2016.
  1. Alexiades, M. CS313: Complete Facial Rejuvenation, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Saturday, November 12, 2016.
  1. Alexiades, M. S060: What's New and What's True in Lasers, Devices in Women’s Health, American Academy of Dermatology, 75th Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, March 6, 2017.
  1. Alexiades, M. Emerging Energy-Based Device Applications in Women's Health - Workshop, ASLMS, 37th Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, San Diego, CA Friday, April 7, 2017.
  1. Alexiades, M. ASLMS/PAPDT-PDT, Clinical PDT update: Dermatology, ASLMS, 37th Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, San Diego CA, Saturday, April 8, 2017.
  2. Alexiades, M. Course: ASLMS Greatest Hits…In Case You Missed it, Emerging Energy-Based Device Applications in Women’s Health, ASLMS, 37th Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, San Diego, CA Sunday April 9th,
  1. Alexiades, M. Hot Topics: Devices in Women’s Health. Controversies and Conversations in Laser and Cosmetic Surgery: An Advanced Symposium. Dana Point, CA, August 13, 2017. 
  1. Alexiades, M. PDT Update. Controversies and Conversations in Laser and Cosmetic Surgery: An Advanced Symposium. Dana Point, CA, August 13, 2017.
  1. Alexiades, M. Moderator, CS337, Facial Finesse Part 2: Analyze This Patient, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting, Chicago, Saturday, October 7, 2017.
  1. Alexiades, M. F133: Advances in Lasers and Light Sources: What's the Truth? American Academy of Dermatology, 76th Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, February 19, 2018.
  1. Alexiades, M. How to Approach Female Genitourinary Rejuvenation, Expert Treatment Approaches, Course, ASLMS 2018, Dallas, Texas, Thursday April 12, 2018. 
  1. Alexiades, M. Clinical Trials on Fractional CO2 Laser in Women’s Genitourinary Health, Devices in Women's Genitourinary Health: Clinical Research and Current Trials Workshop, Director(s): Macrene Alexiades & Nathan Guerette, ASLMS 2018, Dallas, Texas, Saturday April 14, 2018.
  1. Alexiades, M. R. Safety and efficacy of a novel refractive lens array using a 1064 nm picosecond laser for low impact treatment of skin texture and fine lines. American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, Dallas, Texas, April 14, 2018.
  1. Alexiades, M. R. Bipolar Radiofrequency Nasal Tip and Earlobe Refinement
  1. American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, Dallas, Texas, April 14, 2018.
  1. Alexiades, M.Feasibility of a novel polychromatic near-infrared laser diode – an in vivo safety study. Abstract Presentation Date: 04/13/18 ASLMS, Dallas TX.
  1. Alexiades M. Single Treatment Protocol with Microneedle Fractional Radiofrequency for Treatment of Body Skin Laxity, Cellulite and Fat Deposits. ASLMS, Denver CO. 3/29/19.
  1. Alexiades M. (BEST OVERALL AND SESSION ABSTRACT AWARDS) Effect of Postmenopausal Duration on Efficacy of Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment of Vaginal Tissue. ASLMS, Denver CO. 3/29/19.
  2. Alexiades, Skinvive, ASDS

Reviews / Editorials

  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R., Ramsay, D. and Kopf, A.W. The appropriateness of curettage and electrodessication for the treatment of basal cell carcinomas. Arch Dermatol 2000 Jun; 136 (6): 800.
  1. The ever-increasing role of ALA-PDT: A roundtable discussion on the current state and future direction of photodynamic therapy and 5-aminolevulinic acid. Skin & Aging, March 2005, 42-51.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. Laser News. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 2005-present.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Laser and light technology and phototherapy. J Drugs Dermatol 2005 Jul-Aug;4(4):514-5. 
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. New and emerging treatments in laser and light. J Drugs Dermatol 2006 Jan; 5(1): 85.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M. Laser-mediated photodynamic therapy. Clin Dermatol 2006 Jan-Feb; 24 (1): 16-25.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. Laser skin tightening: non-surgical alternative to the face-lift. J Drugs Dermatol 2006 Mar; 5(3): 295-6.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. Update on soft tissue augmentation. J Drugs Dermatol 2006 May; 5(5).
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. Laser hair removal. J Drugs Dermatol 2006 July-Aug; 5(7): 678-9.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M. Laser and light-based treatment of cellulite. J Drugs Dermatol 2007 Jan; 6(1): 83-4.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M. What is new in lasers and cosmetic procedures from the 2007 AAD annual meeting. J Drugs Dermatol 2007 Jan; 6(4):464.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M. Fractional laser resurfacing. J Drugs Dermatol 2007 Jul; 6(7): 750-1.

 

  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. The aesthetic. J Drugs Dermatol 2007 Nov; 6(11): 1082.

  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M. Nanotechnology. J Drugs Dermatol 2007 Nov; 6 (11): 1155-56.

  2. Alexiades-Armenakas M. Parabens toxicity to skin and other organs. J Drugs Dermatol Jan 2008; 7 (1): 77-78.

  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M. Sunscreen use in photodynamic therapy protocols. Derm Surg. In Press.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M. Somatic stem cells in dermatology. J Drugs Dermatol March 2008.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. Retrograde transport and transcytosis of botulinum toxin serotypes to the brain: analysis of potential neurotoxicity. J Drugs Dermatol Oct 2008; 7 (10).
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M. Commentary: Sunscreen use in photodynamic therapy protocols. Dermatologic Surgery 11/2008; 34(11):1475-1476.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M. Melanoma-detecting technologies and standard of care. J Drugs Dermatol 2012 Nov;11(11):1270-1. 
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas Commentary: fractional laser resurfacing to enhance skin permeation. Dermatol Surg. 2012 Aug;38(8):1294-5. 
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas Combination of light and energy-based technologies with topical drug delivery. J Drugs Dermatol. 2013 Nov;12(11):1208.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas Excel V roundtable. J Drugs Dermatol. 2013 Nov;12(11):1231-4.
  1. Luebberding S, Alexiades-Armenakas New tattoo approaches in dermatology.
  2. Dermatol Clin. 2014 Jan;32(1):91-6. doi: 10.1016/j.det.2013.09.002.
  1. Luebberding S, Alexiades-Armenakas Facial volume augmentation in 2014: overview of different filler options. J Drugs Dermatol. 2013 Dec;12(12):1339-44.
  1. Alexiades, M. Wave science in dermatologic therapy. J Drugs Dermatol. 2015 Nov;14(11):1190.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Safety of Dermal Fillers, Practical Dermatology, Feb 2016.
  1. Dover J, Alexiades M, Hsu J, Ibrahimi O, Manuskiatti W, Ross V. Innovative Solutions: Optimizing New Laser Technologies in Aesthetic Practices. Modern Aesthetics, Sept/Oct 2017.
  1. Alexiades M. Laser and Light-Based Treatments of Acne and Acne Scarring. Clinics in Dermatol 2017 Mar - Apr;35(2):183-189.
  1. Alexiades M. Profound results: targeting facial wrinkles. Modern Aesthetics. May/June 2018.

32.  Alexiades M. Device-based treatment for vaginal wellness. Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2018 Dec;37(4):226-232.

  1. Alexiades M. High Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Field (HIFEM) Devices in Dermatology“. J Drugs Dermatol. 2019 Nov 1;18(11):1088.

Thesis

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R.: Retinal progenitors are heterogeneous in antigen expression and the fate of their progeny. Ph.D. in Genetics, Harvard University, 1997.

Book Chapters

  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. and Franks, A., Jr.: Vasculitis In: Current Dermatologic Diagnosis and Treatment (Freedberg, I.W. and Sanchez, M., eds), Philadelphia: Current Science Group, 2001. 
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. and Franks, A., Jr.: In: Current Dermatologic Diagnosis and Treatment (Freedberg, I.W. and Sanchez, M., eds), Philadelphia: Current Science Group, 2001.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. and Franks, A., Jr.: Lupus erythematosus. In: Current Dermatologic Diagnosis and Treatment (Freedberg, I.W. and Sanchez, M., eds), Philadelphia: Current Science Group, 2001.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. and Franks, A., Jr.: In: Current Dermatologic Diagnosis and Treatment (Freedberg, I.W. and Sanchez, M., eds), Philadelphia: Current Science Group, 2001.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. and Franks, A., Jr.: In: Current Dermatologic Diagnosis and Treatment (Freedberg, I.W. and Sanchez, M., eds), Philadelphia: Current Science Group, 2001.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. and Franks, A., Jr.: Overlap syndromes. In: Current Dermatologic Diagnosis and Treatment (Freedberg, I.W. and Sanchez, M., eds), Philadelphia: Current Science Group, 2001.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. and Franks, A., Jr.: Behcet’s disease. In: Current Dermatologic Diagnosis and Treatment (Freedberg, I.W. and Sanchez, M., eds), Philadelphia: Current Science Group, 2001.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R., Levine, V., and Ashinoff, R.: Q-switched Nd:YAG (1064 nm) lasers. In: Principles and Practices in Cutaneous Laser Surgery (Kauvar, A., ed.) Marcel Dekker, Inc.,2004. 
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. Laser-mediated photodynamic therapy. Clinics in Dermatology 2006; 24(1): 16-25.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M.R, Dover J.S. Guidelines for setting up a laser center. In: Principles and Practice of Photodermatology (Ed: Lim H., Honingsmann H, HawkJ) Taylor & Francis, New York 2006.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. Pulsed dye laser-mediated photodynamic therapy. Dermatology Clinics, 2007 Jan; 25 (1): 25-33.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R., Kaminer, M. Skin tightening with Radiofrequency. In: Lasers and Lights, Volume II, 2nd Edition (Ed: David Goldberg) In: Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology (Ed: Dover JS, Alam M) Saunders, Philadelphia PA 2007.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. Photodynamic therapy. In: Cosmetic Dermatology Procedure Manual (Ed: Leonard AL, Hanke, C.W.) Physicians’ Continuing Education Corp., New York, NY 2007: 167-178.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. Treatment of acne with topical PDT. In: Therapy in Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology 2nd Edition (Ed: M.P. Goldman) In: Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Series (Ed: Dover J.S., Alam, M.) Saunders, Philadelphia PA 2007.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Topical photodynamic therapy for the treatment of acne. In: Private Hospital Healthcare Europe (Ed: S. Taylor) Camden Publishing Limited, London UK, 2007: T6-9.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M.R., Dover J.S., Arndt K.A. Lasers. In: Dermatology (Ed: Jean Bolognia) Elsevier, Oxford, UK 2008.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. Photodynamic therapy for acne, rejuvenation, and hair removal In: Cosmetic Applications of Laser and Light-Based Systems (Ed: Gupreet Ahluwalia, PhD) William Andrew Inc., Norwich NY 2009.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. Photodynamic therapy. In: Atlas of Cosmetic Surgery, 2nd Edition (Ed: Kaminer, M. Arndt, K., Dover, J., Rohrer, T., Zachary, C.), Saunders, Elsevier, Philadelphia PA 2009.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Laser skin resurfacing. In: Private Hospital Healthcare Europe (Ed: S. Taylor) Camden Publishing Limited, London UK, 2009. 
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. Treatment of neck laxity with radiofrequency and infrared light. In: Body Rejuventation (Ed: Alam M) 2009.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Aging Facial Skin: Broad-Band Light Technologies. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2011 May;19(2):361-70.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. Chapter 2: “Lasers and Lights: Skin Tightening” in Orringer, Alam and Dover (Editors), Body Shaping, Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Series, Elsevier, 2014
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. Chapter 14: “Lasers and Lights: Cellulite Reduction” in Orringer, Alam and Dover (Editors), Body Shaping, Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Series, Elsevier, 2014
  1. Luebberding S, Alexiades-Armenakas MR. “Skin resurfacing with carbon dioxide laser,” in European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments, 3rd Edition (Eds. T. Lotti and A. Katsambas) Springer-Verlag GMBTT, 2015.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas M. Skin resurfacing with carbon dioxide laser. Katsambas, Lotti, Dessinioti, and Erme (Editors), European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments, 3rd Springer-Verlag GMBTT, 2014.
  1. Alexiades M. Light therapy for aging facial skin-intense pulsed light and infrared broadband light. Truswell W (Editor), Lasers and Light, 2015 Thieme Publishers, New York.
  1. Alexiades-Armenakas MR. Chapter 23: Light Therapy [Intense Pulsed Light; Infrared Broad Band Light] for Aging Facial Skin. Thieme Publishing, UK 2014.
  1. Alexiades, M. Combination Laser-Assisted Liposuction and Minimally-Invasive Skin Tightening with Temperature Feedback for Treatment of the Submentum and Neck in: Liposuction: Principles and Practice SECOND EDITION, Editors: Melvin A. Shiffman, Alberto Di Giuseppe. Springer, UK, 2015.
  1. Alexiades, M. A Practical Guide: Equipment and Tools for Starting a Practice. Next Steps in Derm. Sanova Works, 2015.
  1. Alexiades M. Light therapy for aging facial skin-intense pulsed light and infrared broadband light. In: Truswell W (Editor), Lasers and Light, 2016 Thieme Publishers, New York.
  1. Kaminer M, Alexiades M. Nonsurgical Skin Tightening. In: Lasers and Lights, 4th edition (Eds. Hruza G, Tanzi E), Elsevier, London, 2018.

  1. Alexiades M. Skin Tightening. In: Comprehensive Textbook of Cosmetic Dermatology,Laser and Energy- Based Therapies  (Eds. Zeina Tannous and Molly Wanner) Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi, India, 2019.

  2. Alexiades M. Photodynamic therapy Evidence-Based Procedural Dermatology, 2ndEdition, (Ed. Alam M) Springer, 2019.

  3. Alexiades M. Nonsurgical Vaginal Treatment with Lasers and Energy-Based Devices. In: Advances in Cosmetic Surgery (Branham, Dover, Khetarpal, Ramanadham, Wulc, Eds.) Elsevier, 2020.

  4. Alexiades M. Complications of fillers and their management. In: SADICK et al., eds, Illustrated Manual of Injectable Fillers 2E. Taylor and Francis, London, 2021.

  5. Alexiades M, Photodynamic Therapy. In: Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology: Lasers, Lights, and Energy Devices (Dover, , Eds.) Elsevier, 2022.