Medical Expertise of Dr. David Shanker, MD
Dr. Shanker specializes in adult medical dermatology, diagnosing and treating a wide range of skin conditions, including acne, warts, rashes, eczema, moles, skin tags, psoriasis, skin cancer and more.
About Dr. David Shanker, MD
Dr. David B. Shanker, MD is a board-certified Chicago dermatologist providing care to patients at Dermatology Chicago S.C.
As a dermatologist, Dr. Shanker's focus is to provide effective medical solutions for skin, hair, and nail issues.
Dr. Shanker is also a member of the Advocate Physician Partners and Northwestern Medicine Physicians Network.
As a dermatologist, Dr. Shanker's focus is to provide effective medical solutions for skin, hair, and nail issues.
Dr. Shanker is also a member of the Advocate Physician Partners and Northwestern Medicine Physicians Network.
Patient Education Resources
Does the food I eat affect my acne?
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
How can I reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea?
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
If I have psoriasis, am I likely to get arthritis?
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
Rosacea Medication Savings
Click on the image to access medication savings In most cases, this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medication from the pharmacy. Offers may be time-limit...
Click on the image to access medication savings In most cases, this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medication from the pharmacy. Offers may be time-limit...
What medications are used to treat acne?
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...
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. David Shanker earned his medical and undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois.
Dr. Shanker completed his internal medicine internship at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge and his dermatology residency at the University of Illinois in Chicago.
Dr. Shanker completed his internal medicine internship at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge and his dermatology residency at the University of Illinois in Chicago.
Professional Affiliations
Dermatology Chicago S.C.
Dermatology Chicago S.C. offers the most comprehensive care in adult medical dermatology, diagnosing and treating a wide range of skin conditions, including acne, warts, rashes, eczema, moles, skin tags, psoriasis, skin cancer and more.