Hair Care · Hair Health Directory

National Hair Health Directory

Find hair and scalp specialists who understand Black hair.

Search dermatologists, trichologists, hair-loss clinics and restoration professionals by location, condition, service and insurance.

52 vetted providers · 19 states · Verified 2026-07-27

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Find a specialist.

DERMATOLOGIST / PRIVATE SPECIALTY CENTER DIRECTOR

Pearl E. Grimes

MD, FAAD

The Grimes Center for Medical and Aesthetic Dermatology

Los Angeles, CA · West , California

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Strong Los Angeles medical option with explicit diagnostics for ethnic hair loss.

FOCUS

Ethnic hair loss; skin of color

SERVICES

Hair/scalp exam, blood work, biopsy, customized treatment, medical dermatology

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Practice offers a comprehensive ethnic hair-loss assessment

PATIENT RATINGS

Capture independent reviews and current insurance/self-pay information.

DERMATOLOGIST / PRIVATE PRACTICE FOUNDER

Shari Hicks-Graham

MD, FAAD

Downtown Dermatology

Columbus, OH · Midwest , Ohio

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Strong Columbus-market medical option with telehealth potential.

FOCUS

Hair disorders and alopecia

SERVICES

Hair-loss diagnosis, alopecia, medical treatment, telehealth in Ohio

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Practice explicitly treats alopecia and hair disorders

PATIENT RATINGS

Verify hair-specific reviews and current telehealth rules.

DERMATOLOGIST / PRIVATE PRACTICE FOUNDER

Hope Mitchell

MD, FAAD

Mitchell Dermatology

Perrysburg / Fremont, OH · Midwest , Ohio

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Expertise is relevant, but the public rating discovered in this pass requires careful investigation.

FOCUS

Hair loss and skin of color

SERVICES

Hair-loss evaluation, medical dermatology, skin of color

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Professional biography lists hair loss and skin-of-color subspecialty interests

PATIENT RATINGS

2.1★ · 36 reviews

Do not publish as recommended until review themes, recency, and alternate sources are assessed.

DERMATOLOGIST / HAIR RESTORATION SURGEON

Meena Singh

MD, FAAD

KMC Skin and Hair Center

Overland Park / Kansas City, KS · Midwest , Kansas

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Important central-U.S. option combining diagnosis and surgical restoration.

FOCUS

All forms of hair loss; ethnic skin; transplantation

SERVICES

CCCA, alopecia, hair transplant, PRP, medical dermatology

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Practice documents expertise in ethnic skin and medical/surgical hair restoration

PATIENT RATINGS

Verify hair-specific outcomes, insurance, and medical versus elective service boundaries.

DERMATOLOGIST / SKIN-OF-COLOR SPECIALIST

DiAnne S. Davis

MD, FAAD

Bare Dermatology

Dallas, TX · South , Texas

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Strong Texas entry with both skin-of-color credibility and meaningful review evidence.

FOCUS

Skin of color; hair loss and PRP

SERVICES

Hair loss, PRP, medical and cosmetic dermatology

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Skin of Color Society profile and practice biography support diverse-skin expertise

PATIENT RATINGS

4.8★ · 122 reviews

Confirm diagnostic hair-loss scope, biopsy access, and insurance.

DERMATOLOGIST / SKIN-OF-COLOR SPECIALIST

Seemal R. Desai

MD, FAAD

Innovative Dermatology

Plano, TX · South , Texas

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Credible Texas skin-of-color expert who may belong in a broader care directory.

FOCUS

Skin of color and pigmentary disorders

SERVICES

Medical dermatology, skin of color; hair/scalp scope requires confirmation

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

National leadership in skin-of-color dermatology

PATIENT RATINGS

Confirm active hair/scalp services before inclusion in a hair-health search result.

DERMATOLOGIST

Janelle Vega

MD, FAAD

Mayoral Dermatology

Coral Gables, FL · South , Florida

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Potential Miami-area medical entry while deeper South Florida research continues.

FOCUS

Medical dermatology; hair-loss visits

SERVICES

Hair loss, alopecia, medical dermatology

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Board-certified dermatologist serving a diverse South Florida market

PATIENT RATINGS

Confirm CCCA expertise, biopsy services, and textured-hair experience.

DERMATOLOGIST / ETHNIC SKIN DIVISION LEADER

Heather Woolery-Lloyd

MD, FAAD

University of Miami Skin of Color Division

Miami, FL · South , Florida

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Adds nationally credible South Florida skin-of-color expertise.

FOCUS

Ethnic skin care; medical and cosmetic dermatology

SERVICES

Skin of color; hair/scalp clinical scope requires confirmation

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Director of ethnic skin care within an academic Skin of Color Division

PATIENT RATINGS

Confirm whether she currently evaluates hair loss and scalp disorders.

DERMATOLOGIST / HAIR RESTORATION SURGEON

Nicole Rogers

MD, FAAD

Hair Restoration of the South

Metairie / New Orleans, LA · South , Louisiana

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Key Gulf South restoration specialist with medical and surgical credentials.

FOCUS

Medical hair loss and hair transplantation

SERVICES

Hair-loss evaluation, FUE/FUT transplantation, PRP, medical treatment

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Board-certified dermatologist and hair-transplant surgeon serving diverse patients

PATIENT RATINGS

Verify experience with Afro-textured donor hair and hair-specific outcomes.

DERMATOLOGIST / MULTICULTURAL DERMATOLOGY AND HAIR RESTORATION DIRECTOR

Oma N. Agbai

MD, FAAD

UC Davis Health

Sacramento, CA · West , California

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One of the strongest West Coast academic entries for textured-hair loss.

FOCUS

Hair disorders; multicultural dermatology; hair restoration

SERVICES

CCCA, traction alopecia, scarring alopecia, medical and procedural hair restoration

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Founding director role and explicit treatment of CCCA and traction alopecia

PATIENT RATINGS

Confirm appointment access, referral requirements, and review data.

DERMATOLOGIST / SKIN OF COLOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Jenna Lester

MD, FAAD

UCSF Health

San Francisco, CA , California

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Strong review-backed academic option in Northern California.

FOCUS

Skin of color; alopecia within a dedicated program

SERVICES

Alopecia, skin of color, medical dermatology

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Founder/director of UCSF's Skin of Color Program

PATIENT RATINGS

4.8★ · 425 reviews

Confirm hair-loss appointment pathway and current wait time.

DERMATOLOGIST / HAIR DISORDERS SPECIALIST

Paradi Mirmirani

MD, FAAD

UCSF / Kaiser Permanente

Vallejo / San Francisco Bay Area, CA · West , California

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High-value Bay Area specialist with deep hair-disorders expertise.

FOCUS

Hair and scalp disorders across ages

SERVICES

Scarring and non-scarring alopecia, pediatric and adult hair disorders

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Academic profile explicitly identifies hair-disorder specialization

PATIENT RATINGS

Confirm which institution currently accepts external patients and access requirements.

DERMATOLOGIST / ACADEMIC SKIN-OF-COLOR SPECIALIST

Janiene Luke

MD, FAAD

Loma Linda University Health

Loma Linda, CA , California

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Important Inland Empire skin-of-color expert for broader directory development.

FOCUS

Skin of color and hair/scalp education

SERVICES

Skin of color; hair and scalp scope requires confirmation

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

National educator and Skin of Color Society leader

PATIENT RATINGS

Confirm current hair-loss services before ranking in hair-specific results.

DERMATOLOGIST / MULTICULTURAL HAIR AND SKIN SPECIALIST

Angela Kyei

MD, MPH, FAAD

Cosmopolitan Dermatology

Shaker Heights, OH · Midwest , Ohio

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Critical Cleveland-area entry with clear multicultural hair credentials.

FOCUS

Hair loss and multicultural skin/hair

SERVICES

Hair loss, CCCA, scalp disorders, skin of color

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Founded Cleveland Clinic's Multicultural Skin and Hair Center

PATIENT RATINGS

Verify current services, insurance, and review score.

DERMATOLOGIST / HAIR TRANSPLANT SURGEON

Sanusi Umar

MD, FAAD

DermHair Clinic

Manhattan Beach / Los Angeles, CA · West , California

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Specialized surgical entry for complex donor-hair and Afro-textured cases.

FOCUS

Advanced FUE; Afro-textured and body-hair transplantation

SERVICES

FUE, body-hair transplant, traction alopecia/CCCA repair after disease stabilization

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Practice explicitly documents Afro-textured hair and difficult repair cases

PATIENT RATINGS

Directory must state that active scarring/inflammatory disease should be medically controlled before surgery.

DERMATOLOGIST AND DERMATOPATHOLOGIST

Margareth Pierre-Louis

MD, FAAD

Twin Cities Dermatology Center

Minneapolis, MN · Midwest , Minnesota

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Adds needed Minnesota coverage in a directory desert.

FOCUS

Medical dermatology; skin and hair health

SERVICES

Skin, hair and nail disease; PRP available through affiliated services

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Black-owned practice and board certification are documented; hair-loss depth needs verification

PATIENT RATINGS

Confirm CCCA/traction experience, biopsy availability, insurance, and review evidence.

DERMATOLOGIST / ACADEMIC ALOPECIA CLINIC PHYSICIAN

Caroline Mann

MD, FAAD

Washington University Dermatology

St. Louis, MO · Midwest , Missouri

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Important academic option for Missouri and neighboring states.

FOCUS

Alopecia and monthly hair-loss clinic

SERVICES

Alopecia diagnosis and treatment, academic dermatology

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Official academic profile lists alopecia and a recurring hair-loss clinic

PATIENT RATINGS

Confirm CCCA volume, skin-of-color expertise, and new-patient process.

DERMATOLOGIST / SKIN OF COLOR CLINIC PHYSICIAN

Severine Zhengyan Cao

University of Michigan Skin of Color Clinic

Ann Arbor, MI · Midwest , Michigan

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Adds Michigan coverage through a credible academic Skin of Color Clinic.

FOCUS

Skin, hair and nail conditions in melanated skin

SERVICES

Alopecia, skin of color, hair and nail disease

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Named physician in an institutional clinic that explicitly treats alopecia and cultural hair practices

PATIENT RATINGS

Confirm individual physician hair-loss caseload and appointment availability.

DERMATOLOGIST / SKIN OF COLOR CLINIC PHYSICIAN

Blair Jenkins

MD, PhD

University of Michigan Skin of Color Clinic

Ann Arbor, MI · Midwest , Michigan

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Second Michigan academic option for early outreach and provider questionnaire.

FOCUS

Skin, hair and nail conditions in melanated skin

SERVICES

Alopecia, skin of color, hair and nail disease

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Named physician in an institutional clinic that explicitly treats alopecia and cultural hair practices

PATIENT RATINGS

Confirm individual physician hair-loss caseload and appointment availability.

TRICHOLOGIST / TEXTURE SPECIALIST

Kari Williams

PhD, Certified Trichologist, Licensed Barber/Cosmetologist

Dr. Kari Williams

Los Angeles, CA · West , California

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Strong bridge between textured-hair practices and scalp wellness.

FOCUS

Textured hair, scalp wellness, breakage and hair-loss support

SERVICES

Scalp consultation, breakage analysis, textured-hair care planning

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Long career in natural/textured hair and trichology

PATIENT RATINGS

Not a substitute for a dermatologist; verify current client services and credential status.

TRICHOLOGIST / SCALP THERAPIST

Bridgette Hill

Certified Trichologist

Bridgette Hill Scalp Therapy

Palm Beach / New York, FL / NY · South / Northeast , Florida

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Nationally visible trichology educator with a scalp-first framework.

FOCUS

Scalp health, shedding and hair-fiber care

SERVICES

Scalp analysis, routine design, shedding and breakage support

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Public work centers scalp health across hair textures

PATIENT RATINGS

Confirm current consultation locations, pricing, and referral protocol.

TRICHOLOGIST

Penny James

IAT/IoT Certified Trichologist

Penny James Trichology Center

New York, NY · Northeast , New York

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Established NYC trichology option for nonmedical assessment and support.

FOCUS

Alopecia, scalp disorders and shedding

SERVICES

Hair/scalp analysis, alopecia support, referrals, routine planning

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Certified trichologist with a dedicated clinical trichology center

PATIENT RATINGS

Confirm certification currency, referral relationships, and review volume.

TRICHOLOGIST / COSMETOLOGIST

Sophia Emmanuel

IAT Certified Trichologist; Licensed Cosmetologist

Crown Worthy

New York, NY · Northeast , New York

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Useful patient-navigation option connecting scalp care with real-world textured-hair routines.

FOCUS

Hair loss, scalp concerns and textured hair

SERVICES

Scalp analysis, hair-loss support, routine and styling guidance

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Black trichologist with cosmetology training and textured-hair focus

PATIENT RATINGS

Verify current service format, pricing, and dermatologist referral standards.

TRICHOLOGIST / EDUCATOR

Karen Gordon

Certified Clinical Trichologist

Karen Gordon Hair Loss Solutions

Chicago / Virtual, IL · Midwest , Illinois

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Good national-access option because virtual consultation is part of the practice model.

FOCUS

Shedding, thinning and scalp analysis

SERVICES

Hair/scalp analysis, shedding support, customized care plans

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Longstanding trichology practice with a proprietary assessment method

PATIENT RATINGS

Verify certification, clinical referral relationships, and independent reviews.

TRICHOLOGIST / NATURAL-HAIR SPECIALIST

Jacqueline Tarrant

Certified Trichologist; Licensed Cosmetologist

Hair Trauma Center

Chicago, IL · Midwest , Illinois

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Valuable Chicago support professional for translating a medical diagnosis into lower-risk hair care.

FOCUS

Hair loss affecting women of African descent; traction and CCCA awareness

SERVICES

Hair/scalp analysis, nonmedical restoration support, texture-conscious maintenance

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Direct education and service focus on Black women's hair loss

PATIENT RATINGS

Verify current certifications, services, reviews, and dermatologist referral protocol.

TRICHOLOGY / HAIR REPLACEMENT CLINIC

HairLab Chicago Team

Trichology and non-surgical hair-restoration practice

HairLab Chicago

Northfield / Deerfield, IL · Midwest , Illinois

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Best review-backed nonmedical support entry found in this first pass.

FOCUS

Scalp wellness, thinning and non-surgical hair replacement

SERVICES

Scalp treatments, hair systems, trichotillomania and thinning support

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Services include trichology and personalized support for medical/autoimmune hair loss

PATIENT RATINGS

5.0★ · 14 reviews

Clearly label as nonmedical and verify individual practitioner credentials.

DERMATOLOGIST / SKIN-OF-COLOR SPECIALIST

Valerie M. Harvey

MD, MPH, FAAD

TPMG Hampton Roads Center for Dermatology

Newport News / Virginia Beach, VA · South , Virginia

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Important Virginia/Hampton Roads coverage with explicit hair-loss expertise.

FOCUS

Skin of color; multiple forms of hair loss

SERVICES

Alopecia areata, hair loss, diseases of skin, hair and nails

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Documented skin-of-color specialization and hair-loss expertise

PATIENT RATINGS

Capture current independent review score and insurance participation.

DERMATOLOGIST / ETHNIC SKIN AND HAIR SPECIALIST

Roopal V. Kundu

MD, FAAD

Northwestern Center for Ethnic Skin and Hair

Chicago, IL · Midwest , Illinois

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Nationally relevant academic specialist with a clear ethnic hair and skin mandate.

FOCUS

Ethnic skin and hair; alopecia

SERVICES

Hair loss, scalp disorders, skin of color, culturally informed dermatology

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Founder/director role in a center dedicated to ethnic skin and hair

PATIENT RATINGS

4.9★ · 899 reviews

Confirm whether new hair-loss patients are being accepted and average appointment lead time.

DERMATOLOGIST / HAIR-LOSS CLINIC SPECIALIST

Maria L. Colavincenzo

MD, FAAD

Northwestern Medicine Hair Loss Clinic

Chicago, IL · Midwest , Illinois

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High-priority medical listing with extensive review volume and dedicated hair-clinic affiliation.

FOCUS

Scarring and non-scarring alopecia

SERVICES

CCCA, traction alopecia, telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, female-pattern hair loss, biopsy

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Dedicated academic hair-loss clinic

PATIENT RATINGS

4.9★ · 1,864 reviews

Confirm insurance, telehealth, and wait time.

DERMATOLOGIST / HAIR-LOSS RESEARCHER

Edward B. Li

MD, PhD

Northwestern Medicine Hair Loss Clinic

Chicago, IL · Midwest , Illinois

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Useful research-forward option for complex or treatment-resistant hair loss.

FOCUS

Inflammatory hair-loss disorders

SERVICES

Complex alopecia, inflammatory scalp disease, research-informed care

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Academic research and clinical focus on hair follicles and inflammatory alopecia

PATIENT RATINGS

4.6★ · 273 reviews

Confirm exact conditions currently prioritized in clinic.

DERMATOLOGIST / HAIR-LOSS CLINIC SPECIALIST

Victor Quan

Northwestern Medicine Hair Loss Clinic

Chicago, IL · Midwest , Illinois

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Solid academic-clinic listing with meaningful review volume.

FOCUS

Scarring and non-scarring alopecia

SERVICES

Hair-loss diagnosis, inflammatory alopecia, medical treatment, biopsy pathway

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Dedicated academic hair-loss clinic

PATIENT RATINGS

4.8★ · 623 reviews

Confirm new-patient status and treatment scope.

DERMATOLOGIST / PRIVATE PRACTICE FOUNDER

Caroline Robinson

MD, FAAD

Tone Dermatology

Chicago, IL · Midwest , Illinois

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Strong boutique-practice option for patients seeking a culturally responsive experience.

FOCUS

Skin of color; hair thinning and alopecia

SERVICES

Hair-loss evaluation, alopecia, scalp health, PRP discussions, medical dermatology

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Practice explicitly centers skin of color and hair health

PATIENT RATINGS

4.7★ · 115 reviews

Separate medical diagnosis from cosmetic or PRP upsells in editorial copy.

DERMATOLOGIST / PRIVATE PRACTICE FOUNDER

Edidiong Kaminska

MD, MBS, FAAD

Kaminska Dermatology

Chicago, IL · Midwest , Illinois

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Excellent review volume plus explicit skin-of-color positioning.

FOCUS

Skin of color; hair loss and scalp care

SERVICES

Hair-loss evaluation, alopecia, scalp concerns, PRP, medical dermatology

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Black dermatologist with a dedicated skin-of-color service

PATIENT RATINGS

4.9★ · 493 reviews

Confirm insurance and which hair-loss services are medical versus cosmetic.

DERMATOLOGIST / ETHNIC SKIN PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Crystal U. Aguh

MD, FAAD

Johns Hopkins Ethnic Skin Program

Baltimore / Columbia, MD · Mid-Atlantic , Maryland

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A cornerstone national entry because of her specific scholarship and clinical focus on Black women's hair loss.

FOCUS

Hair loss in Black women; ethnic skin

SERVICES

CCCA, traction alopecia, scarring alopecia, hair-loss diagnosis and treatment

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Director of an ethnic skin program and widely published educator on Black women's hair loss

PATIENT RATINGS

4.7★ · reviews

Confirm current clinical locations, availability, and whether she accepts new patients.

DERMATOLOGIST / HAIR-LOSS CLINIC FOUNDER

Chesahna Kindred

MD, MBA, FAAD

Kindred Hair & Skin Center

Marriottsville, MD · Mid-Atlantic , Maryland

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Distinctive model connecting medical diagnosis with texture-conscious hair care.

FOCUS

Hair loss; dermatology-texture collaboration

SERVICES

CCCA, alopecia, scalp disease, medical treatment, salon collaboration

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Practice niche explicitly centers hair loss and textured-hair care

PATIENT RATINGS

Verify license, current services, review volume, insurance, and appointment lead time.

DERMATOLOGIST / SKIN-OF-COLOR AND HAIR-LOSS SPECIALIST

Valerie D. Callender

MD, FAAD

Callender Dermatology & Cosmetic Center

Glenn Dale, MD · Mid-Atlantic , Maryland

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High-value national expert whose directory profile should emphasize evidence and hair-loss scope.

FOCUS

Hair loss in women; CCCA; skin of color

SERVICES

CCCA, female hair loss, alopecia, medical dermatology

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Longstanding leadership in skin-of-color dermatology and hair-loss education

PATIENT RATINGS

Capture independent reviews and confirm current patient intake.

DERMATOLOGIST / PRIVATE PRACTICE FOUNDER

Ife J. Rodney

MD, FAAD

Eternal Dermatology

Fulton / Columbia, MD · Mid-Atlantic , Maryland

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Good Maryland-market option with clear patient education around hair and scalp concerns.

FOCUS

Hair and scalp concerns; skin of color

SERVICES

Hair loss, scalp conditions, PRP, medical dermatology

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Practice explicitly treats diverse skin and offers hair-loss therapies

PATIENT RATINGS

Verify hair-loss diagnostic depth, biopsy access, insurance, and review rating.

DERMATOLOGIST / PRIVATE PRACTICE FOUNDER

Yolanda C. Holmes

MD, FAAD

Yolanda C. Holmes, MD, PC

Washington, DC · Mid-Atlantic , District of Columbia

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Useful DC option with explicit hair-loss treatment positioning.

FOCUS

Hair loss and medical dermatology

SERVICES

Hair-loss evaluation, alopecia, medical dermatology

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Black dermatologist with a dedicated hair-loss service page

PATIENT RATINGS

Do not treat practice awards or testimonials as independent proof; verify outside reviews.

ADULT AND PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGIST

Candice R. Heath

MD, FAAD, FAAP

Howard University Hospital

Washington, DC · Mid-Atlantic , District of Columbia

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Adds a scarce pediatric and skin-of-color lens to the national directory.

FOCUS

Skin of color; pediatric and adult hair/scalp disorders

SERVICES

Pediatric hair loss, adult dermatology, scalp disorders, skin of color

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Published educator on pediatric hair loss in skin of color

PATIENT RATINGS

Confirm current clinic schedule, referral requirements, and hair-loss patient age range.

DERMATOLOGIST / HAIR-LOSS PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Victoria H. Barbosa

MD, MPH, MBA, FAAD

University of Chicago Hair Loss Program

Chicago, IL · Midwest , Illinois

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One of the strongest first-wave entries for Black women with crown loss, pain, burning, or suspected scarring alopecia.

FOCUS

Hair and scalp disorders; skin of color

SERVICES

CCCA, scarring alopecia, female hair loss, inflammatory scalp disease, scalp biopsy

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Dedicated hair-loss program and documented skin-of-color expertise

PATIENT RATINGS

4.8★ · 1,905 reviews

Confirm insurance, new-patient availability, and current wait time.

DERMATOLOGIST / ACADEMIC HAIR AND SCALP SPECIALIST

Amy McMichael

MD, FAAD

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Winston-Salem, NC · South , North Carolina

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A foundational national expert for CCCA and hair disorders in women of color.

FOCUS

Hair and scalp disorders; skin of color

SERVICES

CCCA, alopecia, hair and scalp disease, medical dermatology

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Nationally recognized work on hair disorders in women of color

PATIENT RATINGS

Confirm current clinical availability and referral process.

DERMATOLOGIST / PRIVATE PRACTICE FOUNDER

Brooke Jackson

MD, FAAD

Skin Wellness Dermatology Associates

Durham, NC · South , North Carolina

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Strong regional addition for the Research Triangle and surrounding states.

FOCUS

Skin of color; hair and scalp education

SERVICES

Hair loss, scalp concerns, medical dermatology, patient education

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Practice and professional biography emphasize diverse skin and hair

PATIENT RATINGS

Confirm current hair-loss services, biopsy access, and independent reviews.

DERMATOLOGIST / HAIR RESTORATION SURGEON

Nikki Hill

MD, FAAD

SOCAH Center

Atlanta, GA · South , Georgia

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High-priority Atlanta entry spanning diagnosis, treatment, and surgical restoration.

FOCUS

Medical hair loss and hair restoration

SERVICES

CCCA, scarring alopecia, medical hair loss, hair restoration surgery, PRP

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Practice explicitly centers skin of color and hair; nationally visible hair-loss expertise

PATIENT RATINGS

Separate diagnostic care from surgical/cosmetic services; verify hair-specific reviews.

DERMATOLOGIST

Tiffany Clay-Ramsey

MD, FAAD

Epiphany Dermatology

Atlanta Metro, GA · South , Georgia

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Good Atlanta-area option beyond the most prominent boutique clinics.

FOCUS

Hair disorders and skin of color

SERVICES

Hair loss, scalp disorders, medical dermatology

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Clinical interests explicitly include hair disorders and skin of color

PATIENT RATINGS

Verify exact practice location, new-patient status, and review evidence.

DERMATOLOGIST / ACADEMIC SKIN-OF-COLOR LEADER

Susan C. Taylor

MD, FAAD

Penn Medicine

Philadelphia, PA · Northeast , Pennsylvania

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Major credibility anchor for the Philadelphia and national directory.

FOCUS

Skin of color; dermatologic conditions affecting diverse patients

SERVICES

Medical dermatology, pigmentary disorders, hair and scalp concerns

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Pioneer and academic leader in skin-of-color dermatology

PATIENT RATINGS

4.9★ · 363 reviews

Confirm current hair-loss focus and whether new hair patients are accepted.

DERMATOLOGIST / ACADEMIC SKIN-OF-COLOR LEADER

Andrew F. Alexis

MD, MPH, FAAD

Weill Cornell Medicine

New York, NY · Northeast , New York

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Nationally credible skin-of-color specialist who can strengthen the directory's academic bench.

FOCUS

Skin of color; inflammatory and pigmentary disease

SERVICES

Skin of color, medical dermatology, hair-health education

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Former director of a major Skin of Color Center and national educator

PATIENT RATINGS

Confirm current hair/scalp services before presenting as a hair-loss specialist.

DERMATOLOGIST / HAIR RESTORATION SURGEON

Michelle Henry

MD, FAAD

Skin & Aesthetic Surgery of Manhattan

New York, NY · Northeast , New York

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Important NYC surgical and medical restoration option.

FOCUS

Hair loss and transplantation across diverse skin types

SERVICES

Hair-loss evaluation, FUE transplantation, PRP, medical and cosmetic dermatology

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Practice documents hair transplantation and diverse-patient expertise

PATIENT RATINGS

Verify hair-specific outcomes, pricing transparency, and candidacy process.

DERMATOLOGIST / PRIVATE PRACTICE FOUNDER

Dina D. Strachan

MD, FAAD

Aglow Dermatology

New York, NY · Northeast , New York

VISIT PRACTICE →

Strong NYC medical option with explicit hair-loss services.

FOCUS

Hair and scalp disorders; skin of color

SERVICES

Hair loss, scalp disease, medical dermatology

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Practice explicitly covers hair/scalp disorders and diverse skin

PATIENT RATINGS

Capture review score and confirm biopsy/lab pathway.

DERMATOLOGIST / HAIR RESTORATION PROVIDER

Adebola Dele-Michael

MD, FAAD

Radiant Skin Dermatology and Laser

New York, NY · Northeast , New York

VISIT PRACTICE →

Useful NYC entry for medical and procedural hair restoration.

FOCUS

Hair loss, hair restoration, skin of color

SERVICES

Hair-loss evaluation, PRP, restoration, medical dermatology

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Black dermatologist with explicit hair restoration and diverse-skin services

PATIENT RATINGS

Verify whether diagnostic biopsies are offered and separate medical from cosmetic services.

DERMATOLOGIST / PRIVATE PRACTICE FOUNDER

Naana Boakye

MD, MPH, FAAD

Bergen Dermatology Specialists

Englewood Cliffs / Hackensack, NJ · Northeast , New Jersey

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One of the stronger review-backed options in the New York/New Jersey market.

FOCUS

Melanated skin; hair loss and PRP

SERVICES

Hair loss, scalp concerns, PRP, medical dermatology

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Practice and professional profile explicitly center melanated skin

PATIENT RATINGS

4.8★ · 665 reviews

Confirm insurance participation and hair-loss diagnostic services.

DERMATOLOGIST / PRIVATE PRACTICE FOUNDER

Jeanine B. Downie

MD, FAAD

Image Dermatology

Montclair, NJ · Northeast , New Jersey

VISIT PRACTICE →

Longstanding New Jersey provider with hair-restoration services.

FOCUS

Hair loss and hair restoration; skin of color

SERVICES

Hair-loss evaluation, PRP/restoration, medical and cosmetic dermatology

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Black dermatologist with explicit hair-restoration services

PATIENT RATINGS

Verify hair-specific reviews and clarify medical diagnostic pathway.

DERMATOLOGIST AND LICENSED COSMETOLOGIST

Yolanda Lenzy

MD, MPH, FAAD

Lenzy Dermatology & Hair Loss Center

Chicopee, MA · Northeast , Massachusetts

VISIT PRACTICE →

High-value New England specialist with direct textured-hair and cosmetology fluency.

FOCUS

Hair and scalp disorders; skin of color

SERVICES

CCCA, alopecia, scalp disorders, hair-care practices, medical treatment

TEXTURED-HAIR EVIDENCE

Unusually strong bridge between board-certified dermatology and cosmetology

PATIENT RATINGS

Capture review evidence and current new-patient access.

Trichology / Hair replacement clinic

HairLab Chicago Team

Trichology and non-surgical hair-restoration practice

HairLab Chicago

Northfield / Deerfield, IL · Midwest

Best review-backed nonmedical support entry found in this first pass.

Focus

Scalp wellness, thinning and non-surgical hair replacement

Services

Scalp treatments, hair systems, trichotillomania and thinning support

Textured-hair evidence

Services include trichology and personalized support for medical/autoimmune hair loss

Patient ratings

Patient ratings

Confirm individual physician hair-loss caseload and appointment availability.

Dermatologist / Skin of Color Clinic physician

Severine Zhengyan Cao

University of Michigan Skin of Color Clinic

Ann Arbor, MI · Midwest

Adds Michigan coverage through a credible academic Skin of Color Clinic.

Focus

Skin, hair and nail conditions in melanated skin

Services

Alopecia, skin of color, hair and nail disease

Textured-hair evidence

Named physician in an institutional clinic that explicitly treats alopecia and cultural hair practices

Patient ratings

Confirm individual physician hair-loss caseload and appointment availability.

Dermatologist / Academic alopecia clinic physician

Caroline Mann

MD, FAAD

Washington University Dermatology

St. Louis, MO · Midwest

Important academic option for Missouri and neighboring states.

Focus

Alopecia and monthly hair-loss clinic

Services

Alopecia diagnosis and treatment, academic dermatology

Textured-hair evidence

Official academic profile lists alopecia and a recurring hair-loss clinic

Patient ratings

Confirm CCCA volume, skin-of-color expertise, and new-patient process.

Step 02

Search by hair concern

CCCA

Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia — crown scarring hair loss.

Traction alopecia

Hairline and edge loss from tension styling.

Alopecia areata

Autoimmune patchy hair loss.

Female pattern hair loss

Diffuse thinning at the crown and part line.

Scarring alopecia

Permanent hair loss with follicle scarring.

Shedding & telogen effluvium

Sudden diffuse shedding after stress, illness, or postpartum.

Scalp inflammation

Seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, itch, flaking.

Hair restoration & transplant

Surgical restoration and PRP for eligible candidates.

Scalp biopsy & diagnosis

Biopsy-led diagnosis for unclear or scarring cases.

Textured-hair care planning

Nonmedical scalp wellness, breakage, and routine design.

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Every state page lists Black-hair-competent dermatologists, trichologists, and hair-loss specialists we’ve verified.

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How a name lands here

Vetted before it's listed.

Every provider is checked for licensure, textured-hair evidence, and independent patient reviews before we list them. Nonmedical support professionals are labeled clearly and never presented as a substitute for a dermatologist.

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