Dr. Elizabeth EkpoMD
Dermatology
at Doctor Edges Hair Restoration, Dermatology, Aesthetics, and Wellness
About
Dr. Elizabeth Ekpo, MD is a board-certified physician with a clinical focus on dermatology and preventive medicine. She brings specialized expertise in hair loss disorders, including androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata. Dr. Ekpo has developed particular mastery in afrocentric hair transplantation, a technically demanding area that requires deep familiarity with curved follicle architecture, grooming patterns, and keloid risk. She leads the practice's approach to skin of color dermatology, treating conditions such as hyperpigmentation, melasma, keloids, and pseudofolliculitis barbae. Her sub-specialization in hair loss disorders positions her as the clinical lead for the full range of hair restoration procedures at Doctor Edges.
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ekpo right for?
Dr. Ekpo is an excellent fit for patients experiencing hair loss, particularly those with afrocentric hair or a history of keloid formation. Adults managing skin of color conditions such as hyperpigmentation, melasma, or pseudofolliculitis barbae benefit from her focused expertise. Patients seeking surgical hair restoration, including FUE, FUT, scalp micropigmentation, or eyebrow and beard transplants, will find her highly experienced. She also serves patients with alopecia areata or androgenetic alopecia who want physician-led treatment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ekpo treats androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, and a range of other hair loss disorders. She has a sub-specialization in hair loss and addresses both surgical and non-surgical causes of thinning and loss.
Yes. Dr. Ekpo has mastered hair transplantation in afrocentric hair. She accounts for the curved follicle structure unique to afro-textured hair, grooming history, and the elevated risk of keloid or scarring complications during the procedure.
Dr. Ekpo treats hyperpigmentation, melasma, keloids, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and other dermatological conditions common in melanin-rich skin. She brings a dermatology background that prioritizes safe and effective care for darker skin tones.
Yes. Dr. Ekpo is a board-certified physician with a clinical sub-specialization in hair loss disorders and dermatology.
Dr. Ekpo performs follicular unit extraction (FUE), follicular unit transplantation (FUT), eyebrow transplants, beard transplants, and scalp micropigmentation. She also performs transgender hair transplants for MTF, FTM, and androgynous patients. All procedures use a zone-based planning approach.
Yes. Doctor Edges offers pediatric dermatology, and Dr. Ekpo provides care for infants, children, and adolescents in a child-friendly environment.
Yes. Dr. Ekpo's training includes preventive medicine, which informs her approach to early detection and proactive skin health. She incorporates prevention into her care for both hair and skin conditions.
Doctor profile last updated August 19, 2026