Dr. Jadesola (Jadé) Olayinka is a board-certified dermatologist providing comprehensive
medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatologic care to patients throughout New York City. A
graduate of the NYU Grossman School of Medicine Dermatology Residency Program, where
she served as both Chief Resident and Cosmetic Chief Resident, Dr. Olayinka combines
academic excellence with a patient-centered approach to care.
Dr. Olayinka has particular expertise in hair and scalp disorders, acne, atopic dermatitis
(eczema), skin of color dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology. She is passionate about
addressing the unique dermatologic conditions that disproportionately affect patients with skin of
color, including pigmentary disorders such as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and
melasma, central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA), traction alopecia, keloids,
pseudofolliculitis barbae, and other conditions that require specialized diagnostic and treatment
approaches. She understands the nuances of treating richly pigmented skin and is committed to
providing culturally informed, individualized care that prioritizes both medical outcomes and
cosmetic results.
Dr. Olayinka is especially dedicated to expanding access to advanced therapies for chronic
inflammatory skin diseases. She offers narrowband UVB phototherapy for patients with atopic
dermatitis, psoriasis, vitiligo, and other inflammatory skin conditions, helping bring effective,
evidence-based treatment options to the communities she serves. She also has a strong
interest in the comprehensive management of acne, utilizing individualized treatment plans
ranging from topical therapies and oral medications to isotretinoin and procedural treatments to
minimize scarring and long-term pigmentary changes.
In addition, Dr. Olayinka has extensive experience treating hair loss disorders, including
androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, and scarring alopecias. She develops
personalized treatment plans using the latest medical and procedural therapies to restore hair
health and improve patients’ confidence.
Whether treating complex medical skin conditions, performing surgical procedures, or helping
patients achieve their aesthetic goals, Dr. Olayinka is committed to delivering thoughtful,
compassionate, and evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
