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 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...
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...
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...
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
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
- Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
- Internship: Rush University Medical Center
- Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University