Dr. Oyetewa Asempa Archives - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network

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Big hair, sun don’t care!

May 13, 2026 Dermatology, Dr. Ida Orengo, Dr. Oyetewa Asempa, Skin Cancer, sun exposure, sun protection, Sun Safety

Baylor College of Medicine dermatologists explain why, even with hair, the skin on your head remains susceptible to skin cancer.

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Summer skin care – what you need to know

May 11, 2026 Dr. Oyetewa Asempa, Skin Care, skincare, Summer

Warmer weather is already here, and as we transition from spring to summer, Dr. Oyetewa Asempa, shares what skin care tips you need to know.

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Putting the PEP in your skincare: What you need to know about peptides

March 30, 2026 Department of Dermatology, Dermatology, Dr. Oyetewa Asempa, peptides, Skin of Color Clinic, skincare

Dr. Oyetwa Asempa talks about what you need to know about peptides in skincare and if you should add them to your routine.

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Can you regrow your hair after losing it from taking weight loss medications?

March 12, 2026 Department of Dermatology, Dr. Oyetewa Asempa, hair loss, hair regrowth

Dermatologist Dr. Oyetewa Asempa explains how losing weight can lead to hair loss and how long it could take for your hair to regrow.

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Is chocolate good for your heart health and your skin?

February 5, 2026 cardiology, chocolate, Dermatology, Dr. Mahboob Alam, Dr. Oyetewa Asempa, Heart, Heart month, Skin

Dr. Mahboob Alam and Dr. Oyetewa Asempa discuss how chocolate affects the heart and skin health.

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Facial lasers: what you need to know

April 22, 2025 Dermatology, Dr. Oyetewa Asempa, Facial Lasers, Skin of Color Clinic

Dr. Oyetewa Asempa discusses the different types of facial lasers, who is the best candidate, pre-appointment care and more.

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Yes, your hair is changing

January 13, 2025 Aging, Aging hair, Dr. Oyetewa Asempa, hair, hair loss

With age comes many bodily changes and hair can be one of them. Dr. Oyetewa Asempa shares some of the common ways hair changes manifest throughout our lives.