Dr. Prashant Singri, MD
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Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
Medical Expertise of Dr. Prashant Singri, MD
Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.
About Dr. Prashant Singri, MD
Dr. Singri received his BS degree at Youngstown State University in Ohio. He completed his medical training at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. After internship at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center, he completed a two year research fellowship at Northwestern University investigating therapies in the treatment of skin diseases such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, cutaneous lymphoma, vitiligo, and actinic keratosis ("precancers"). He completed his dermatology residency at the Department of Dermatology at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. He is now on faculty there, with a special interest in psoriasis and inflammatory diseases. He also continues to be involved in the clinical trials program, investigating promising therapies for skin diseases. He is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
Dr. Singri is currently on staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Chicago), Alexian Brothers Medical Center (Elk Grove Village), and St. Alexius Medical Center (Hoffman Estates).
Professional Societies
American Academy of Dermatology
Chicago Dermatological Society
Illinois Dermatological Society
American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
National Psoriasis Foundation
American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
Patient Education Resources
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...
Here are some basic acne skin care tips that may help to reduce the appearance and severity of acne:Cleanse your skin gently: Use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser to wash your face twice a day. Avoid usi...
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...
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...
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...
Education & Training
- Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
- Internship: Rush University Medical Center
- Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University