Dr. Elena Vasquez, MD

Dr. Elena Vasquez is a board-certified dermatologist and the Medical Reviewer at Trendy Hair Picks, where she reviews all content involving hair loss, scalp conditions, chemical treatment safety, and ingredient claims that intersect with dermatological health. She holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and completed her dermatology residency at NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where she developed a clinical focus on hair and scalp disorders.

Dr. Vasquez has spent 12 years in clinical practice, the last eight of which have been concentrated on trichological dermatology — specifically androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, scalp psoriasis, and contact dermatitis from hair care products. She has authored or co-authored 15 peer-reviewed publications in dermatology journals including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) and the International Journal of Trichology, and has presented research on hair follicle biology at three American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) annual meetings.

Her role at Trendy Hair Picks is specifically focused on ensuring medical and scientific accuracy. She reviews articles that make claims about hair growth, hair loss treatment efficacy, scalp condition management, and chemical treatment safety to verify that they are consistent with current dermatological evidence and do not overstate product capabilities. Dr. Vasquez does not write content for the site — she reviews it, flags inaccuracies, and ensures all health-adjacent claims meet the standard expected of YMYL content. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD) and an active member of the North American Hair Research Society (NAHRS).