Oyetewa Asempa, MD, FAAD

Dr. Oyetewa Asempa is an assistant professor of dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine, and the director of the Skin of Color Clinic for Baylor's department of dermatology. She was born and raised in Atlanta and then went on to graduate summa cum laude from Howard University in Washington, DC.

She completed her medical training at University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, during which time she also completed a year of research at the National Institutes of Health. She completed her internship at George Washington University, and then her residency training at the Harvard dermatology program, where she served as chief resident in her final year.

She specializes in hair loss and scalp disorders, as well as pigmentary disorders in patients of color. She has spoken at multiple national conferences. Outside of medicine, she enjoys writing short stories, as well as writing and performing spoken word poetry.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sports Medicine, Howard University, Washington, DC
• Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
• Internship in Internal Medicine, George Washington University, Washington, DC
• Residency in Dermatology, Harvard Combined Dermatology Residency Training Program, Boston

• Board-Certified in Dermatology

• Member and Social Media Ambassador, American Academy of Dermatology
• Member, Skin of Color Society
• Member, National Medical Association

• For Black Patients With Hair Loss, Two New Treatments Show Promise. Allure. June 2025.
• A Third of Americans Have Tattoos—Here’s How to Keep It Fresh. Houston Public Radio: Houston Matters With Craig Cohen. June 2025.
• You Should Wear Sunscreen Even if You Have Darker Skin. Here’s Why. Associated Press, May 2025.
• How to Pick a Cleanser and Wash Your Face the Right Way, According to Dermatologists. Health Magazine. February 2025.
• 60 Minute Live Radio Segment on Skin and Haircare. SiriusXM Doctor Radio Dermatology Show. February 2025.
• 7 Stylist-Approved Tips for the Lazy Natural. Allure. December 2024.
• KPRC2 Houston — Avoiding Irritation From Halloween Costumes. KPRC2 Houston. October 2024.
• Braids for Curly and Coily Hair: Baylor Dermatologist Weighs In. Baylor College of Medicine Blog. September 2024.
• Meet Dr. Oyerinde: Insights From a Leader in Skin Health. Visual DX Project Impact. September 2024.
• Segment on Cellulitis. Houston Public Media. September 2024.
• Segment on Whole Body Deodorant. Fox26 Houston: Wake Up! Sally Mac and Lina. August 2024.
• A Dermatologist Rates Different Natural Hairstyles, Blavity’s 21 Ninety. August 2024.
• Segment Protecting Hair While Swimming. CW39 Houston: Medical Minute With Idolina Peralez. July 2024.
• The Best Skincare Routine Tricks During Pregnancy, Blavity’s 21 Ninety. July 2024.
• Segment on Sun Protection. Houston Public Radio: Houston Matters With Craig Cohen. June 2024.