EXPERT
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_
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_
10 years
Experience
Dr. Adaobi Nwaneshiudu Obasi
- Laredo, Texas
- The University of Chicago Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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A patch of skin is dark brown on my arm.
Hello there! A small brown spot or macule like this can be a non cancerous mole called nevus or other potential lesions. I recommend see a physician that can biopsy and diagnose READ MORE
Hello there! A small brown spot or macule like this can be a non cancerous mole called nevus or other potential lesions. I recommend see a physician that can biopsy and diagnose growths on the skin that are new esp if they are changing!
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Early childhood skin education is key - get your SKINTACULAR FACTS at on Amazon a.co/d/b6s7I98
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
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Early childhood skin education is key - get your SKINTACULAR FACTS at on Amazon a.co/d/b6s7I98
Eyelashes
Hello there! There are different reason the eyelids/eyelashes can behave abnormal eg inflammation or infection. I recommend see a physician to diagnose this because a scratch or READ MORE
Hello there! There are different reason the eyelids/eyelashes can behave abnormal eg inflammation or infection. I recommend see a physician to diagnose this because a scratch or abrasion of the cornea of the eyeball is much more painful.
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
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Early childhood skin education is key - get your SKINTACULAR FACTS at on Amazon a.co/d/b6s7I98
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
Yellow bump with red hardened skin around.
Hello there! Yes I recommend see a physician/dermatologist that can evaluate, and if needed, biopsy and diagnose this rash! Also Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more education READ MORE
Hello there! Yes I recommend see a physician/dermatologist that can evaluate, and if needed, biopsy and diagnose this rash!
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
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
Yellow bump with red hardened skin around.
Hello there! Yes I recommend go back see a physician/dermatologist that can evaluate, and if needed, biopsy and diagnose this rash so appropriate treatment is given. Also Subscribe READ MORE
Hello there! Yes I recommend go back see a physician/dermatologist that can evaluate, and if needed, biopsy and diagnose this rash so appropriate treatment is 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
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 it IBC
Hello there! There are different possibilities for this lesion. I recommend see a physician/dermatologist that can evaluate, and if needed, biopsy and diagnose this lesion! Also READ MORE
Hello there! There are different possibilities for this lesion. I recommend see a physician/dermatologist that can evaluate, and if needed, biopsy and diagnose this lesion!
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
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
Yellow bump with red hardened skin around.
Hello there! It appears you may have a skin infection eg uncle, abscess, myaisis etc I recommend go back and see a physician/dermatologist that can evaluate, and if needed, biopsy READ MORE
Hello there! It appears you may have a skin infection eg uncle, abscess, myaisis etc I recommend go back and see a physician/dermatologist that can evaluate, and if needed, biopsy or drain/culture and diagnose this bump
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
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
Yellow bump with red hardened skin around.
Hello there! Knowing what type of spider or taking a picture would have been helpful. Yes I recommend go back and see a physician/dermatologist that can evaluate, and if needed, READ MORE
Hello there! Knowing what type of spider or taking a picture would have been helpful. Yes I recommend go back and see a physician/dermatologist that can evaluate, and if needed, biopsy and diagnose this lesions!
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
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
Bumps, rashes on penis and genitals
Hello there! There are different causes of lesions similar to these - some are sexually transmitted and some are not such as a latex allergy. I recommend see a physician that READ MORE
Hello there! There are different causes of lesions similar to these - some are sexually transmitted and some are not such as a latex allergy. I recommend see a physician that can biopsy and diagnose these! 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
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
What is this around my mouth
Hello there! A common condition in this location is and inflammation of the skin called ‘perleche’ or ‘angular cheilitis’ I recommend see a physician that can evaluate and possibly READ MORE
Hello there! A common condition in this location is and inflammation of the skin called ‘perleche’ or ‘angular cheilitis’ I recommend see a physician that can evaluate and possibly biopsy and diagnose this rash!
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
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 this ringworm, mrsa or spider bite?
Hello there! These are very different etiologies (fungus vs resistant bacteria vs bite). It may sometimes be hard to tell the difference in the lesions and treatment for one condition READ MORE
Hello there! These are very different etiologies (fungus vs resistant bacteria vs bite). It may sometimes be hard to tell the difference in the lesions and treatment for one condition eg bug bite ( ie with a steroid) can make the others conditions (Mrsa and ringworm) worse because they are infectious. I recommend see a physician that can biopsy and diagnose this rash!
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
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
Dermatologist
Hello there! This is one of the most common concerns in a derm clinic! You can start by using over the counter acne products if very mild. But depending on the cause of the acne READ MORE
Hello there! This is one of the most common concerns in a derm clinic! You can start by using over the counter acne products if very mild. But depending on the cause of the acne and severity, I recommend get evaluated by a physician for customized medications (both topical and if needed oral meds)
Cyst
Hello there! I recommend see a physician that can look at the area and make sure it is not infected!
Skin problem and product suggestions
Hello there! I empathize because there are so many products out there. I recommend see a dermatologist that can diagnose this type of acne you have because not all acne is the READ MORE
Hello there! I empathize because there are so many products out there. I recommend see a dermatologist that can diagnose this type of acne you have because not all acne is the same (it could be from hormones, rosacea, chemical exposure, genetics etc)!
Can genital warts have hair growth from them
Hello there! Yes it is possible for a genital wart/condyloma acuminatum to grow around the hair shaft. I recommend see a physician that can biopsy, diagnose (and evaluate for READ MORE
Hello there! Yes it is possible for a genital wart/condyloma acuminatum to grow around the hair shaft. I recommend see a physician that can biopsy, diagnose (and evaluate for possible cancer causing warts) and treat your warts. It can be transmitted sexually so you should inform all partners!
What are these bumps that are appearing on my arm
Hello there! The bumps and patches in the photo can be related to inflammation of the skin. I recommend see a physician that can biopsy and diagnose this rash!
Redness on penis
Hello there! There are different causes of lesions similar to these; some are sexually transmitted and some are not! I recommend see a physician that can biopsy and diagnose these! 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 that can biopsy and diagnose these!
Lesion on scrotum
Hello there! There are different causes of lesions similar to these - some are sexually transmitted and some are not! Commonly an inflamed follicle or cyst can behave like yours. READ MORE
Hello there! There are different causes of lesions similar to these - some are sexually transmitted and some are not! Commonly an inflamed follicle or cyst can behave like yours. I recommend see a physician that can biopsy and diagnose these!
Rough/Dry Sensitive Skin On Penis
Hello there! There are different causes of lesions similar to these - some are sexually transmitted and some are not! I recommend seeing a physician that can biopsy and diagnose READ MORE
Hello there! There are different causes of lesions similar to these - some are sexually transmitted and some are not! I recommend seeing a physician that can biopsy and diagnose these! I
Chemical burn from nair
Hello there! You apparently have sensitive skin and should be careful when applying harsh chemicals. I recommend seeing a dermatologist to prescribe medicine to heal this inflammation READ MORE
Hello there! You apparently have sensitive skin and should be careful when applying harsh chemicals. I recommend seeing a dermatologist to prescribe medicine to heal this inflammation and always moisturize.
Can hpv transmit through metal surface to skin?
Hello there! HPV ‘through metal’ would be unusual as it requires skin to skin contact to spread. There are different causes of lesions similar to these - some are sexually transmitted READ MORE
Hello there! HPV ‘through metal’ would be unusual as it requires skin to skin contact to spread. There are different causes of lesions similar to these - some are sexually transmitted and some are not! I recommend see a physician that can biopsy and diagnose these!
