About Dr. Bruce Bennin, MD
Bruce Bennin, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist who has practiced on the North Shore since 1976. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology, as well as a member of the Chicago Dermatological Society, the Great Lakes Dermatologic Society, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Society of Dermatopatholgy.
Conditions Treated
Patient Education Resources
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
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Facial rejuvenation refers to a variety of cosmetic treatments that are designed to improve the appearance of the face and make it look more youthful. These treatments can include a combination of non...
Ocular rosacea is a subtype of rosacea that affects the eyes, and it can cause symptoms such as redness, itching, burning, and a gritty sensation in the eyes. Treatment for ocular rosacea typically in...
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
Education & Training
Dr. Bennin grew up in Chicago, completed his undergraduate degree at Bradley University, and received his medical degree from Rosalind Franklin University in 1970. He completed a one-year internal medicine residency at Michael Reese Hospital in 1971 and a dermatology residency at Cook County Hospital in 1976. He was in private practice in Deerfield until becoming a founding partner of Dermatology Partners of the North Shore in 1999.
Dr. Bennin is an associate attending physician at NorthShore University Health System, Assistant Clinical Professor at Rush Medical Center, Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University, and consultant at Cook County Hospital.
Dermatology Partners of the North Shore

Dermatology Partners of the North Shore (DPNS) is the largest private dermatology clinic in the Chicago North Shore area. For more than 20 years and with over 200 years of combined experience, each provider at DPNS is dedicated to providing the highest quality dermatologic care in a friendly, compassionate environment.
Our three divisions, including the General Dermatology Center, our Surgical Center as well as our Center for Aesthetics, all provide the latest technology to meet the individual needs of our patients within the same convenient location.