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Dr. Adaobi Nwaneshiudu Obasi

Dermatologist

Adaobi Nwaneshiudu Obasi, MD, PhD, FAAD, is a top dermatologist and dermatopathologist at Cutis Wellness Dermatology & Dermatopathology, PLLC in Laredo, Texas. She obtained her medical (MD) and doctorate (PhD) from the Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha, medical honors society. At The University of Chicago Medicine, Dr. Obasi served as a dermatology resident, dermatopathology fellow, and clinical instructor. At Crozer Chester Medical Center, affiliated with Temple School of Medicine, she worked as a transitional year resident. Dr. Obasi has a passion for patient education.

Dr. Obasi has written a children's book called "SKINTACULAR FACTS!: Fun facts for kids about skin by a dermatologist", the book is also written in Spanish, "¡HECHOS SKINTACULARES!: Datos divertidos para niños sobre la piel por un dermatólogo". Both are available for purchase on Amazon. Dr. Obasi is also doing patient education videos on a YouTube platform called DermLayer with an educational series called "FunDERMentals with Dr Adaobi Obasi" (www.youtube.com/@dermlayer6455).

Dr. Obasi was certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology in 2014 and was also certified in Dermatopathology by the American Board of Pathology in 2015. She has won many awards including, Top Doctor Awards Magazine in Dermatology (2019), 12th Annual San Antonio “Best Doctor” Award in Dermatology (2018), World Congress of Dermatology Scholarship (2015), National Medical Association/John A. Kenney, Jr Resident Symposium Award (2014), Women’s Dermatological Society mentorship award (2013-2014),
American Society of Dermatopathology mentorship award (2013-2014), Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic and Clinical Conference, Advance Resident Training and Education Scholar (2014), National Psoriasis Foundation Resident Scholar Award (2013), American College of Rheumatology/Research and Education Foundation Medical/Graduate Student Achievement Award (2009), American College of Physician National Medical Student Abstract Award (Basic Science Research) (2009), Temple University School of Medicine/Measey Foundation MD/PhD Award (2009), among others.

Here are Dr. Obasi's Social Media Links:

Dermlayer (her educational platform):

Facebook: www.facebook.com/dermlayer

Instagram: www.instagram.com/dermlayer

Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@dermlayer

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@dermlayer6455

Cutis Wellness Dermatology (her practice):

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CutisWellnessDermatology

Instagram: www.instagram.com/cutiswellnessderm

Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@cutisdermatology

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@cutiswellnessdermdermpath8444

Skintacular (the Children's book):

Facebook: www.facebook.com/skintacularfacts

Instagram: www.instagram.com/skintacular_
9 years Experience
Dr. Adaobi Nwaneshiudu Obasi
  • Laredo, Texas
  • The University of Chicago Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

Flat red spot

Hello there! There is always a chance of trauma or foreign body reaction with similar lesions. Please see a physician for closer evaluation. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for READ MORE
Hello there! There is always a chance of trauma or foreign body reaction with similar lesions. Please see a physician for closer evaluation.
Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more education on skin, hair, and nails health and share the knowledge! I cover information about a variety of topics. You are ABLE to get healthy skin with knowledge from DERMable! www.youtube.com/@DERMable
Purchase and enjoy some merch on Etsy at etsy.com/shop/DermAble
Early childhood skin education is key - get your SKINTACULAR FACTS at on Amazon a.co/d/b6s7I98

Jock Itch that resist treatment

Hello there! I treat the feet for fungus when treating fungal infections in the groin because the fungus can transfer when wearing underwear, with an anti-fungal cream. Please READ MORE
Hello there! I treat the feet for fungus when treating fungal infections in the groin because the fungus can transfer when wearing underwear, with an anti-fungal cream. Please see a physician for closer evaluation and maybe biopsy to rule out other causes of genital rashes.
Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more education on skin, hair, and nails health and share the knowledge! I cover information about a variety of topics. You are ABLE to get healthy skin with knowledge from DERMable! www.youtube.com/@DERMable
Purchase and enjoy some merch on Etsy at etsy.com/shop/DermAble
Early childhood skin education is key - get your SKINTACULAR FACTS at on Amazon a.co/d/b6s7I98

Flesh growing from under nail

Hello there! There is always a chance of trauma or foreign body reaction with similar lesions. Please see a physician for closer evaluation so the growth can be removed. Subscribe READ MORE
Hello there! There is always a chance of trauma or foreign body reaction with similar lesions. Please see a physician for closer evaluation so the growth can be removed.
Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more education on skin, hair, and nails health and share the knowledge! I cover information about a variety of topics. You are ABLE to get healthy skin with knowledge from DERMable! www.youtube.com/@DERMable
Purchase and enjoy some merch on Etsy at etsy.com/shop/DermAble
Early childhood skin education is key - get your SKINTACULAR FACTS at on Amazon a.co/d/b6s7I98

Warts

Hello there! There is always a chance of warts growing around a hair shaft. Please see a physician for closer evaluation. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more education on READ MORE
Hello there! There is always a chance of warts growing around a hair shaft. Please see a physician for closer evaluation.
Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more education on skin, hair, and nails health and share the knowledge! I cover information about a variety of topics including genital bumps. You are ABLE to get healthy skin with knowledge from DERMable! www.youtube.com/@DERMable
Purchase and enjoy some merch on Etsy at etsy.com/shop/DermAble
Early childhood skin education is key - get your SKINTACULAR FACTS at on Amazon a.co/d/b6s7I98

Littlr Bump on circumsion line.

Hello there! There is always a chance of STDs but non cancerous bumps can occur. I recommend see your doctor for evaluation and possible biopsy. Subscribe to my YouTube channel READ MORE
Hello there! There is always a chance of STDs but non cancerous bumps can occur. I recommend see your doctor for evaluation and possible biopsy.
Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more education on skin, hair, and nails health and share the knowledge! I cover information about genital lesions in a video about ‘genital lesions’ and ‘genital itching’ You are ABLE to get healthy skin with knowledge from DERMable! www.youtube.com/@DERMable
Purchase and enjoy some merch on Etsy at etsy.com/shop/DermAble
Early childhood skin education is key - get your SKINTACULAR FACTS at on Amazon a.co/d/b6s7I98

Excema from rheumatoid arthritis

Hello there! There is always a chance of inflammation happening in different parts of the body eg joint then skin. Please see a physician for closer evaluation. Subscribe to my READ MORE
Hello there! There is always a chance of inflammation happening in different parts of the body eg joint then skin. Please see a physician for closer evaluation.
Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more education on skin, hair, and nails health and share the knowledge! I cover information about a variety of topics. You are ABLE to get healthy skin with knowledge from DERMable! www.youtube.com/@DERMable
Purchase and enjoy some merch on Etsy at etsy.com/shop/DermAble
Early childhood skin education is key - get your SKINTACULAR FACTS at on Amazon a.co/d/b6s7I98

Std

Hello there! There is always a chance of STDs with unprotected skin to skin contact of the genitalia. . I recommend see your gynecologist Subscribe to my YouTube channel for READ MORE
Hello there! There is always a chance of STDs with unprotected skin to skin contact of the genitalia. . I recommend see your gynecologist
Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more education on skin, hair, and nails health and share the knowledge! I cover information about genital lesions in a video about ‘genital lesions’ and ‘genital itching’ You are ABLE to get healthy skin with knowledge from DERMable! www.youtube.com/@DERMable
Purchase and enjoy some merch on Etsy at etsy.com/shop/DermAble
Early childhood skin education is key - get your SKINTACULAR FACTS at on Amazon a.co/d/b6s7I98

Small irritation on shaft and bump

Hello there! There is always a chance of trauma or STD with similar lesions. Please see a physician for closer evaluation. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more education READ MORE
Hello there! There is always a chance of trauma or STD with similar lesions. Please see a physician for closer evaluation.
Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more education on skin, hair, and nails health and share the knowledge! I cover information about a variety of topics including genital bumps. You are ABLE to get healthy skin with knowledge from DERMable! www.youtube.com/@DERMable
Purchase and enjoy some merch on Etsy at etsy.com/shop/DermAble
Early childhood skin education is key - get your SKINTACULAR FACTS at on Amazon a.co/d/b6s7I98

Blister on Butt crack

Hello there! There is always a chance of trauma or infections with similar lesions. Please see a physician for closer evaluation. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more education READ MORE
Hello there! There is always a chance of trauma or infections with similar lesions. Please see a physician for closer evaluation.
Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more education on skin, hair, and nails health and share the knowledge! I cover information about a variety of topics. You are ABLE to get healthy skin with knowledge from DERMable! www.youtube.com/@DERMable
Purchase and enjoy some merch on Etsy at etsy.com/shop/DermAble
Early childhood skin education is key - get your SKINTACULAR FACTS at on Amazon a.co/d/b6s7I98

Which products should I use for oily skin

Hello there! I recommend foaming cleansers and HA based moisturizers for oily skin. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel for more education on skin, hair, and nails health and READ MORE
Hello there! I recommend foaming cleansers and HA based moisturizers for oily skin.
Please subscribe to my YouTube channel for more education on skin, hair, and nails health and share the knowledge! I cover information about skin care in a couple of videos ‘truths about the skin’ and ‘7 sins of skin care’ You are ABLE to get healthy skin with knowledge from DERMable! www.youtube.com/@DERMable
Purchase and enjoy some merch on Etsy at etsy.com/shop/DermAble
Early childhood skin education is key - get your SKINTACULAR FACTS at on Amazon a.co/d/b6s7I98

What is this?

Hello there! There is always a chance of trauma or bite with similar lesions. Please see a physician for closer evaluation and possible biopsy. Subscribe to my YouTube channel READ MORE
Hello there! There is always a chance of trauma or bite with similar lesions. Please see a physician for closer evaluation and possible biopsy.
Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more education on skin, hair, and nails health and share the knowledge! I cover information about a variety of topics. You are ABLE to get healthy skin with knowledge from DERMable! www.youtube.com/@DERMable
Purchase and enjoy some merch on Etsy at etsy.com/shop/DermAble
Early childhood skin education is key - get your SKINTACULAR FACTS at on Amazon a.co/d/b6s7I98

How long is the treatment for hair loss?

Hello there! Length of treatment for alopecia or hair loss depends on the type and cause of alopecia, specific treatment used and compliance to the regimen, as well as presence READ MORE
Hello there! Length of treatment for alopecia or hair loss depends on the type and cause of alopecia, specific treatment used and compliance to the regimen, as well as presence or absence of other underlying medical contains. I recommend see a physician/dermatologist that can evaluate, and if needed, biopsy and diagnose the lesions so appropriate treatment can be given! I invite you to watch my YouTube video on ‘7 hair care mustakes’ (link below)
Also Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more education on skin, hair, and nails health and share the knowledge! You are ABLE to get healthy skin with knowledge from DERMable! www.youtube.com/@DERMable
Purchase and enjoy some merch on Etsy at etsy.com/shop/DermAble
Early childhood skin education is key - get your SKINTACULAR FACTS at on Amazon a.co/d/b6s7I98

Minoxidil

Hello there! Hair shedding may be part of the normal hair cycle but excessive hair shedding which can be worsened by stress, inflammation, poor diet, irritation etc requires evaluation READ MORE
Hello there! Hair shedding may be part of the normal hair cycle but excessive hair shedding which can be worsened by stress, inflammation, poor diet, irritation etc requires evaluation and if appropriate, treatment. I recommend see a physician/dermatologist that can evaluate, and if needed, biopsy and diagnose this skin condition so appropriate treatment can be given!
Also Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more education on skin, hair, and nails health and share the knowledge! You are ABLE to get healthy skin with knowledge from DERMable! www.youtube.com/@DERMable
Purchase and enjoy some merch on Etsy at etsy.com/shop/DermAble
Early childhood skin education is key - get your SKINTACULAR FACTS at on Amazon a.co/d/b6s7I98

Red bump on nipple

Hello there! There are different causes for red bumps in that area including blood vessel growths called angiomas, inflamed glands etc. I recommend see a physician/dermatologist READ MORE
Hello there! There are different causes for red bumps in that area including blood vessel growths called angiomas, inflamed glands etc. I recommend see a physician/dermatologist that can evaluate, and if needed, biopsy and diagnose this skin condition so appropriate treatment can be given!
Also Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more education on skin, hair, and nails health and share the knowledge! You are ABLE to get healthy skin with knowledge from DERMable! www.youtube.com/@DERMable
Purchase and enjoy some merch on Etsy at etsy.com/shop/DermAble
Early childhood skin education is key - get your SKINTACULAR FACTS at on Amazon a.co/d/b6s7I98

Littlr Bump on circumsion line.

Hello there! There are different causes of lesions similar to these - some are sexually transmitted and some are not! I recommend see a physician/dermatologist that can evaluate, READ MORE
Hello there! There are different causes of lesions similar to these - some are sexually transmitted and some are not! I recommend see a physician/dermatologist that can evaluate, and if needed, biopsy and diagnose the lesions so appropriate treatment can be given! I invite you to watch my YouTube video on genital bumps and genital itching (link below)
Also Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more education on skin, hair, and nails health and share the knowledge! You are ABLE to get healthy skin with knowledge from DERMable! www.youtube.com/@DERMable
Purchase and enjoy some merch on Etsy at etsy.com/shop/DermAble
Early childhood skin education is key - get your SKINTACULAR FACTS at on Amazon a.co/d/b6s7I98

Skin Irritation

Hello there! There are different causes for rashes on the leg including eczema, allergies, fungus infection etc. I recommend see a physician/dermatologist that can evaluate, and READ MORE
Hello there! There are different causes for rashes on the leg including eczema, allergies, fungus infection etc. I recommend see a physician/dermatologist that can evaluate, and if needed, biopsy and diagnose the lesions so appropriate treatment can be given! I invite you to watch my YouTube video on ‘3 Truths about the skin’ (link below)
Also Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more education on skin, hair, and nails health and share the knowledge! You are ABLE to get healthy skin with knowledge from DERMable! www.youtube.com/@DERMable
Purchase and enjoy some merch on Etsy at etsy.com/shop/DermAble
Early childhood skin education is key - get your SKINTACULAR FACTS at on Amazon a.co/d/b6s7I98

why are my hands red and itchy

Hello there! A common reason is inflammation of the skin of the hands for inadequate moisturing, excessive washing, contact with triggers such as chemicals or gloves, and different READ MORE
Hello there! A common reason is inflammation of the skin of the hands for inadequate moisturing, excessive washing, contact with triggers such as chemicals or gloves, and different infections. There are many other reasons for a ‘hand dermatitis’. I recommend see a physician/dermatologist that can evaluate, and if needed, biopsy and diagnose this skin condition so appropriate treatment can be given!
Also Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more education on skin, hair, and nails health and share the knowledge! You are ABLE to get healthy skin with knowledge from DERMable! www.youtube.com/@DERMable
Purchase and enjoy some merch on Etsy at etsy.com/shop/DermAble
Early childhood skin education is key - get your SKINTACULAR FACTS at on Amazon a.co/d/b6s7I98

Ringworm

Hello there! There are different causes of lesions similar to these - some are sexually transmitted and some are not! I recommend see a physician/dermatologist that can evaluate, READ MORE
Hello there! There are different causes of lesions similar to these - some are sexually transmitted and some are not! I recommend see a physician/dermatologist that can evaluate, and if needed, biopsy and diagnose the lesions so appropriate treatment can be given! I invite you to watch my YouTube videos on genital bumps and genital itching (link below)
Also Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more education on skin, hair, and nails health and share the knowledge! You are ABLE to get healthy skin with knowledge from DERMable! www.youtube.com/@DERMable
Purchase and enjoy some merch on Etsy at etsy.com/shop/DermAble
Early childhood skin education is key - get your SKINTACULAR FACTS at on Amazon a.co/d/b6s7I98

red spots on hands

Hello there! This may be related to exposures you had in previous days resulting in inflammation of your skin. I recommend see a physician/dermatologist that can evaluate, and READ MORE
Hello there! This may be related to exposures you had in previous days resulting in inflammation of your skin. I recommend see a physician/dermatologist that can evaluate, and if needed, biopsy and diagnose this skin condition so appropriate treatment can be given!
Also Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more education on skin, hair, and nails health and share the knowledge! You are ABLE to get healthy skin with knowledge from DERMable! www.youtube.com/@DERMable
Purchase and enjoy some merch on Etsy at etsy.com/shop/DermAble
Early childhood skin education is key - get your SKINTACULAR FACTS at on Amazon a.co/d/b6s7I98

Is hair loss treatment effective?

Hello there! There are many effective hair loss treatments depending on the type of hair loss, the cause of hair loss, patient compliance etc I recommend see a physician/dermatologist READ MORE
Hello there! There are many effective hair loss treatments depending on the type of hair loss, the cause of hair loss, patient compliance etc I recommend see a physician/dermatologist that can evaluate, and if needed, biopsy and diagnose your hair loss condition so appropriate treatment can be given! I invite you to watch my YouTube video on ‘7 hair care mistakes’. Link below
Also Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more education on skin, hair, and nails health and share the knowledge! You are ABLE to get healthy skin with knowledge from DERMable! www.youtube.com/@DERMable
Purchase and enjoy some merch on Etsy at etsy.com/shop/DermAble
Early childhood skin education is key - get your SKINTACULAR FACTS at on Amazon a.co/d/b6s7I98