Medical Expertise of Dr. Nilam Amin, MD
Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.
About Dr. Nilam Amin, MD
Dr. Nilam Amin, M.D., is a board-certified Illinois dermatologist providing care to patients in the Chicago area at Nima Skin Institute.
Dr. Amin enjoys teaching and is actively involved in the education and training of medical students, interns, residents, and medical assistants.
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Amin enjoys teaching and is actively involved in the education and training of medical students, interns, residents, and medical assistants.
Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
- American Osteopathic College of Dermatology
- The Chicago Dermatological Society
- American Osteopathic Association
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 do biologics work to treat my psoriasis?
Biologics are a class of medications that are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. They are typically used when other treatments, such as topical creams and light therapy, have not been effecti...
Biologics are a class of medications that are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. They are typically used when other treatments, such as topical creams and light therapy, have not been effecti...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
How much does laser tattoo removal cost?
The cost of laser tattoo removal can vary depending on several factors such as the size, location, and color of the tattoo, as well as the number of treatments required to remove it. The cost can also...
The cost of laser tattoo removal can vary depending on several factors such as the size, location, and color of the tattoo, as well as the number of treatments required to remove it. The cost can also...
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...
Education & Training
She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois in Champaign, and her graduate studies at the Boston University School of Medicine, Division of Graduate Medical Sciences. She received her medical degree from Midwestern University and completed her internship at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago and dermatology residency at Lutheran Medical Center in New York.
- Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
