Faculty

Oyetewa Boluwatito Asempa

MD, FAAD
Assistant Professor, Director of Skin of Color Clinic
Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Dermatology

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, GA, 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. Outside of medicine, she enjoys writing short stories, as well as writing and performing spoken word poetry.

2026 Sessions

Pigmentary Disorders in Richly Pigmented Skin

Pigmentary disorders present unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in patients with skin of color. This session reviews conditions such as melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and hypopigmentation disorders. Faculty will highlight evidence-based treatments and common pitfalls to avoid. Emphasis will be placed on culturally competent care and patient-centered communication.

Presenter

Sunday, October 18 9:50–10:05 AM
Room Amphitheater
Faculty

Oyetewa Boluwatito Asempa

MD, FAAD
Assistant Professor, Director of Skin of Color Clinic
Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Dermatology

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, GA, 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. Outside of medicine, she enjoys writing short stories, as well as writing and performing spoken word poetry.

Hairstyles and Scalp Care in Skin of Color Patients

Hair and scalp disorders in patients of color require culturally informed approaches. This session explores how hairstyling practices influence conditions such as traction alopecia and scalp dermatitis. NPs and PAs will learn to provide respectful, personalized treatment recommendations. Strategies for building trust and improving adherence will be emphasized.

Presenter

Sunday, October 18 10:20–10:35 AM
Room Amphitheater
Faculty

Oyetewa Boluwatito Asempa

MD, FAAD
Assistant Professor, Director of Skin of Color Clinic
Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Dermatology

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, GA, 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. Outside of medicine, she enjoys writing short stories, as well as writing and performing spoken word poetry.

Ask the Experts: Interactive Panel Q&A

This interactive panel session brings together expert faculty to address key questions and real-world challenges in clinical practice. Through audience-driven discussion, attendees will gain practical insights, diverse perspectives, and evidence-based guidance on complex topics. Emphasis will be placed on open dialogue, allowing learners to engage directly with experts and apply takeaways to everyday practice.

Panelist

Sunday, October 18 10:35–10:45 AM
Room Amphitheater
Faculty

Oyetewa Boluwatito Asempa

MD, FAAD
Assistant Professor, Director of Skin of Color Clinic
Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Dermatology

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, GA, 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. Outside of medicine, she enjoys writing short stories, as well as writing and performing spoken word poetry.

Faculty

Stephanie Savory

MD
Associate Professor, Dermatology
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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