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 Coolsculpting® really work?
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
Does the acne on my back and chest require different treatment from the acne on my face?
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
How can a dermatologist make me appear more youthful?
A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
What are the best sunscreens?
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
What are the possible treatments for my actinic keratoses?
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
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