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52 providers · 19 states · Directory reviewed 2026-07-27

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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

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

DERMATOLOGIST / PRIVATE PRACTICE FOUNDER

Hope Mitchell

MD, FAAD
Mitchell Dermatology
Perrysburg / Fremont, OH · Midwest , Ohio
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Dermatologist whose professional biography lists hair loss and skin of color among her subspecialty interests.

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

DERMATOLOGIST / HAIR RESTORATION SURGEON

Meena Singh

MD, FAAD
KMC Skin and Hair Center
Overland Park / Kansas City, KS · Midwest , Kansas
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Dermatologist combining medical hair-loss diagnosis with PRP, hair transplantation and expertise in ethnic skin.

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

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

DERMATOLOGIST / SKIN-OF-COLOR SPECIALIST

Seemal R. Desai

MD, FAAD
Innovative Dermatology
Plano, TX · South , Texas
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National skin-of-color dermatology leader; confirm current hair and scalp services with the practice before booking.

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

DERMATOLOGIST

Janelle Vega

MD, FAAD
Mayoral Dermatology
Coral Gables, FL · South , Florida
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South Florida dermatologist offering visits for hair loss, alopecia and general medical dermatology.

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

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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Academic skin-of-color dermatologist and ethnic skin-care leader; confirm current hair and scalp services with the practice before booking.

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

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

DERMATOLOGIST / MULTICULTURAL DERMATOLOGY AND HAIR RESTORATION DIRECTOR

Oma N. Agbai

MD, FAAD
UC Davis Health
Sacramento, CA · West , California
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Multicultural dermatology and hair-restoration specialist treating CCCA, traction alopecia and scarring alopecia.

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

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

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

DERMATOLOGIST / ACADEMIC SKIN-OF-COLOR SPECIALIST

Janiene Luke

MD, FAAD
Loma Linda University Health
Loma Linda, CA , California
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Skin-of-color dermatologist and national educator; confirm current hair and scalp services with the practice before booking.

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

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

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

DERMATOLOGIST AND DERMATOPATHOLOGIST

Margareth Pierre-Louis

MD, FAAD
Twin Cities Dermatology Center
Minneapolis, MN · Midwest , Minnesota
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Board-certified dermatologist at a Black-owned practice treating skin, hair and nail disease; confirm hair-loss depth with the practice.

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

DERMATOLOGIST / ACADEMIC ALOPECIA CLINIC PHYSICIAN

Caroline Mann

MD, FAAD
Washington University Dermatology
St. Louis, MO · Midwest , Missouri
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Academic dermatologist focused on alopecia, including diagnosis and treatment through a recurring hair-loss clinic.

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

DERMATOLOGIST / SKIN OF COLOR CLINIC PHYSICIAN

Severine Zhengyan Cao

MD
University of Michigan Skin of Color Clinic
Ann Arbor, MI · Midwest , Michigan
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University of Michigan Skin of Color Clinic physician treating alopecia and hair, nail and skin conditions in melanated skin.

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

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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University of Michigan Skin of Color Clinic physician treating alopecia and hair, nail and skin conditions in melanated skin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Chicago trichology and non-surgical hair-replacement team supporting scalp wellness, thinning and medical or autoimmune hair loss.

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

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

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

DERMATOLOGIST / HAIR-LOSS CLINIC SPECIALIST

Maria L. Colavincenzo

MD, FAAD
Northwestern Medicine Hair Loss Clinic
Chicago, IL · Midwest , Illinois
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Academic hair-loss specialist treating scarring and non-scarring alopecia, including CCCA, traction alopecia and telogen effluvium.

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

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

DERMATOLOGIST / HAIR-LOSS CLINIC SPECIALIST

Victor Quan

MD
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

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

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

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

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

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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Dermatologist focused on hair loss in women, CCCA, alopecia and skin-of-color dermatology.

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

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

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

ADULT AND PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGIST

Candice R. Heath

MD, FAAD, FAAP
Howard University Hospital
Washington, DC · Mid-Atlantic , District of Columbia
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Dermatologist with a skin-of-color focus spanning pediatric and adult hair and scalp disorders.

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

DERMATOLOGIST / HAIR-LOSS PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Victoria H. Barbosa

MD, MPH, MBA, FAAD
University of Chicago Hair Loss Program
Chicago, IL · Midwest , Illinois
VISIT PRACTICE →
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

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

DERMATOLOGIST / PRIVATE PRACTICE FOUNDER

Brooke Jackson

MD, FAAD
Skin Wellness Dermatology Associates
Durham, NC · South , North Carolina
VISIT PRACTICE →
Skin-of-color dermatologist addressing hair loss, scalp concerns and medical dermatology with a patient-education focus.

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

DERMATOLOGIST / HAIR RESTORATION SURGEON

Nikki Hill

MD, FAAD
SOCAH Center
Atlanta, GA · South , Georgia
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Atlanta dermatologist focused on medical hair loss, CCCA, scarring alopecia, PRP and hair-restoration surgery.

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

DERMATOLOGIST

Tiffany Clay-Ramsey

MD, FAAD
Epiphany Dermatology
Atlanta Metro, GA · South , Georgia
VISIT PRACTICE →
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

DERMATOLOGIST / ACADEMIC SKIN-OF-COLOR LEADER

Susan C. Taylor

MD, FAAD
Penn Medicine
Philadelphia, PA · Northeast , Pennsylvania
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Academic leader in skin-of-color dermatology addressing medical dermatology, pigmentary disorders and hair and scalp concerns.

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

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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Skin-of-color dermatologist and national educator offering medical dermatology and hair-health education.

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

DERMATOLOGIST / HAIR RESTORATION SURGEON

Michelle Henry

MD, FAAD
Skin & Aesthetic Surgery of Manhattan
New York, NY · Northeast , New York
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Dermatologist offering hair-loss evaluation, PRP and FUE transplantation across diverse skin and hair types.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trichology / Hair replacement clinic

HairLab Chicago Team

Trichology and non-surgical hair-restoration practice
HairLab Chicago
Northfield / Deerfield, IL · Midwest
Chicago trichology and non-surgical hair-replacement team supporting scalp wellness, thinning and medical or autoimmune hair loss.

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

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Trichologist / Natural-hair specialist

Jacqueline Tarrant

Certified Trichologist; Licensed Cosmetologist
Hair Trauma Center
Chicago, IL · Midwest
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

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Trichologist / Educator

Karen Gordon

Certified Clinical Trichologist
Karen Gordon Hair Loss Solutions
Chicago / Virtual, IL · Midwest
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

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Trichologist / Cosmetologist

Sophia Emmanuel

IAT Certified Trichologist; Licensed Cosmetologist
Crown Worthy
New York, NY · Northeast
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

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Trichologist

Penny James

IAT/IoT Certified Trichologist
Penny James Trichology Center
New York, NY · Northeast
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

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Trichologist / Scalp therapist

Bridgette Hill

Certified Trichologist
Bridgette Hill Scalp Therapy
Palm Beach / New York, FL / NY · South / Northeast
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

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Trichologist / Texture specialist

Kari Williams

PhD, Certified Trichologist, Licensed Barber/Cosmetologist
Dr. Kari Williams
Los Angeles, CA · West
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

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Dermatologist / Skin of Color Clinic physician

Blair Jenkins

MD, PhD
University of Michigan Skin of Color Clinic
Ann Arbor, MI · Midwest
University of Michigan Skin of Color Clinic physician treating alopecia and hair, nail and skin conditions in melanated skin.

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

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Dermatologist / Skin of Color Clinic physician

Severine Zhengyan Cao

MD
University of Michigan Skin of Color Clinic
Ann Arbor, MI · Midwest
University of Michigan Skin of Color Clinic physician treating alopecia and hair, nail and skin conditions in melanated skin.

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

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Dermatologist / Academic alopecia clinic physician

Caroline Mann

MD, FAAD
Washington University Dermatology
St. Louis, MO · Midwest
Academic dermatologist focused on alopecia, including diagnosis and treatment through a recurring hair-loss clinic.

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

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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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