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
Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
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...
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...
Ocular rosacea is a subtype of rosacea that affects the eyes, and it can cause symptoms such as redness, itching, burning, and a gritty sensation in the eyes. Treatment for ocular rosacea typically in...
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