Dr. Theodore Alkousakis, MD
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About Dr. Theodore Alkousakis, MD
Theodore Alkousakis, MD is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients in the Denver area at the Colorado Center for Dermatology & Skin Surgery.
Dr. Alkousakis was in private practice in Colorado for over 3 years before joining the Department of Dermatology at the University of Colorado in 2012.
Dr. Alkousakis has worked on online teaching aids for medical students and has had an interest in telemedicine since residency, when he saw patients drive for hours to receive their care.
While still a resident he presented at national meetings and reviewed articles for publication. Dr. A is an online editor for the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. He is fluent in Greek, can converse with patients in Russian and knows medical Spanish.
Dr. Alkousakis created Derm E Consult to combine his interests in patient education and providing reliable resources about dermatology subjects.
Patient Education Resources
Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
Biologics are a class of medications that are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. They are typically used when other treatments, such as topical creams and light therapy, have not been effecti...
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
Education & Training
He then completed his dermatology residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, which is renowned for its excellent clinical dermatology training.
Professional Affiliations
Colorado Center for Dermatology & Skin Surgery
Colorado Center for Dermatology & Skin Surgery exists to serve patients and the community through personalized and exceptional care. We are a forward-thinking practice that provides surgical, medical, and cosmetic dermatology services with the highest level of care, excellence, and innovation.