Dr Samantha Eisman is a Melbourne-based dermatologist who has had more than 20 years’ experience in all aspects of dermatology. She commenced her dermatology training in London, at the Royal Free and Chelsea Hospital and Westminster Hospital, and completed her degree at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, graduating with FCDerm(SA) in 2008. She was awarded a Galderma Research Grant by the Dermatological Society of South Africa to undertake further research into Teledermatology in underserviced areas.
In 2012, she relocated with her family to Melbourne and obtained her FACD. Samantha specialises in Hair Disorders, having undertaken a hair fellowship with Professor Rod Sinclair in 2013. She has been an investigator in over 75 general dermatology and hair-related clinical trials. She has published in international dermatology and medical journals and has also authored book chapters. She is actively involved in GP and nurse education in dermatology, presenting at meetings and conferences, locally and internationally. She is currently treasurer of The Australasian Hair and Wool Research Society (2019-present) and is a board member of the International Federation of Hair Research Societies (2019-present).