August 7 2006, 11:34 am PT | Posted in: African American
Is there a way to find a national listing of African-American dermatologists? I am especially interested in those that deal with Seborrheic Dermatitis in African-Americans. I have had this condition since high school and I am now 27 years old. I am seeking an African-American simply because other dermatologist seem to have shampoos/treatments they want me to use on a daily basis. As an African-American woman, I cannot do that or my hair will be damaged. My hope is to find someone who has researched alternative treatments due our hair type.
Thank you.
The listing services do not go by race, so that would be a difficult distinction to make. You might see Dr. Pearl Grimes, an African American Dermatologist extraordinaire here in Los Angeles if you are on the West Coast or would be willing to make a trip to meet with her. Dr. Grimes is the Director of the Vitiligo and Pigmentation Institute of Southern California, and is also a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at UCLA.
Hi!I’m looking for an African American female doctor who can help me with my skin.
Additionally, two other options are:
Contact the National Medical Association (NMA), an organization of African-American physicians 202-347-1895; Contact medical schools such as Howard University in Washington, DC; Meharry in Tennessee; Morehouse in Atlanta, GA. For example, my husband attended Howard’s medical school and they have released an alumni directory that lists specialties.
I’M LOOKING FOR A DERMATOLOGIST WHO SPECIALIZE IN HAIR LOSS.PREFERABLY AN AFRICAN AMERICAN IN MANHATTAN.
searching for african american dermatalogists in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana
I’M LOOKING FOR A DERMATOLOGIST WHO SPECIALIZE IN HAIR LOSS.PREFERABLY AN AFRICAN AMERICAN IN MANHATTAN.
I AM SEARCHING FOR AN AFRICAN AMERICAN DERMATOLOGIST IN THE TAMPA/BRANDON/CLEARWATER/ST PETERSBURG/ OR ORLANDO AREA IN FLORDIA. I HAVE BEEN TO OTHER DERMATOLOGISTS REGARDING MY ITCHY SCALP AND CHANGING SKIN. THE FIRST ONE I WENT TO TOLD ME, “THAT’S THE PROBLEM WITH BLACK WOMEN, YOU NEED TO KEEP YOUR HAIR NATURAL.” I WAS APPAULED! IT TOOK ME 3 YEARS TO GO TO ANOTHER DERMATOLOGIST. WHEN I DID SHE GAVE ME A PRODUCT AND TOLD ME TO USE IT BUT I HAD TO WASH MY HAIR 3 TIMES A WEEK! IT TAKES ME 1 1/2 HOURS TO WASH MY HAIR. I NEED SOMETHING THAT I CAN KEEP UP WITH. I’M DESPERATE FOR YOUR HELP! PLEASE, PLEASE HELP ME!!!
I have pigement of the skin (I have dark spot on my body I need to get rid of) Please help…
I live in North Carolina but will travel
Susan C. Taylor is an AA dermatologist with practices in Philadelphia and NYC. She is the founding director of the Skin of Color Center at St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital in NYC. Her website is http://www.societyhilldermatology.com. She will be doing a nationwide book signing in 6/08 - checkout the website for locations. Hope this is helpful.
I am looking for an African-American Dermatologist in North Carolina!
Sueann Cole…there is an african american dermatologist in Tampa…see below…
Thomas Taylor
4200 N Armenia Ave Ste 1
Michael A Scannon MD
Tampa, FL 33607-6451
In Charlotte NC, a great African American Dermatologist is Peggy Fuller. Her site is hellohappyskin.com. She is so good that she doesn’t accept insurance or file, but takes payment up front and appointments are difficult to get. The initial consult can be up to $180.
Esthetics Center for Dermatology
(704) 370-2700
353 Clement Ave
Charlotte, NC 28204
Otherwise Val Vallat -University Dermatology (also in Charlotte) specializes in ethnic dermatology.
Dr. Willis in Atlanta, GA is the best. Alot of celebrites go to him. He’s very expensive, but very good. He doesn’t take insurance. First ofice visit with procedure will run about $400.
In Charlotte, NC Dr. Thrower (I think that is his name) is very good, reasonable, and take insurance.
Does anyone know of someone in the Boston area?
I am looking for an african american dermatologists in harrisburg, pa. Can you help me?
Dr. Val Vallat is my current dermatologist here in Charlotte, NC. I am currently seeing him for treatment of acne and scalp issues. He is very personable but I think he i too quick to attribute any scalp issue that an African-American woman has to damage by relaxers. My stylist and I take very good care of my hair and it is quite thick and healthy. I have had this issue when I was natural also-thus I question his theory…. ( I am dealing with periods of extreme scaly scalp and resulting hair loss around the front hairline and temples. I have been diagnosed with everything from seborrhic dermatitis, mild psoriasis, etc. I I am currently trying to locate a black female dermatologist in Charlotte. I am hoping to get find a dermatologist with a better understanding. Can anyone provide any leads?
Though I suspect I may have something other than a bad case of seborrheic dermatitis, Dr. Vallat has prescibed 2 steroid based topicals that have provided some relief of the extreme scaling, red, irritated soreness I experience on a periodic basis. Maybe they will work for some upon discussion with your doctor. They are as follows;
Olux: a foam mousse. It alleviates the symptoms in a relatively short period of times, but applying a product containg alcohol presents a few issues for me. If the area is irritated it stings. Secondly, an alcohol-based product dries my hair out, causing me to have to apply more moisturizing products to counteract.
Clobex: a spray solution. Clobex is very effective-it reduces the scaling with one application for my issues. This is great as I hate to have spent money and time at the salon only to have a great style ruined by flakes a day or two later.
I hope some of these topical solutions can be of help. They are a better solution for black women.(I know how fustrating it is to deal with the various symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis on a long term basis.) My dermatologist pointed out that the medicated shampoos do not maximally benefit those that do not shampoo their hair on a daily/frequent basis. We just don’t have a need to wash our hair as much because our hair is yypically not as oily as a Caucasian/European person. These alternative solutions allow treatment of the scaly/red/iritated areas without having to excessively wash,dry,restyle, etc., our hair. Good luck!
I’m a 30 year-old african-american female and I’m completely bald from the right top side of my head to the bottom and the left is starting to go bald with similaries of my right side. I’ve been to two different dermatologist both were white males and they were no help at all. Could you please recommend me a african american female doctor that specialize in hair loss Jacksonville, FL or a close surrounding area.
SEEKING AN AFRICAN AMERICAN DERMATOLOGIST IN CT
Seeking an African American Dermatologist in Jacksonville, Fl.
Preferably a female doctor.
Could I possibly have a listing of African-American dermatologists in the southern california area, preferably in the Los Angeles area?
I am looking for a dermatologist who does hair restorations and specializes in african americans in the Atlanta Georgia area.
I am looking for an african american dermatologist in the cleveland, ohio area that can help with laser hair removal or recommendations on getting rid of shaving bumps. Thank you.
dr yvonne c hines is a black dermatologist
location in
raynham,massachusetts
attleboro,ma
providence,rhode island
Seeking an African Ameircan dermatologist in New York City
Elena JOnes in NYC is great
How can I find a dermatologist experienced in treating ethnic skin?
A. To find a dermatologist, you may visit:
http://www.aad.org/findaderm/ (and type in your zip code)
http://www.womensderm.org/find/ (and type in your zip code)
To find out if a doctor is board-certified, you may visit:
http://www.abderm.org/
It is advisable to get personal referrals and check to be sure that the dermatologist is well-experienced in treating darker skin types.