Did you know that over 16 million Americans now live with the chronic skin condition called rosacea? To help raise awareness about this frustrating condition, the National Rosacea Society (NRS) has designated April as Rosacea Awareness Month. At SkinMD, our experienced skin care team understands the embarrassment and frustration rosacea can bring. We offer customized […]

The bad news? Wrinkles and sagging skin aren’t the only signs of aging. As you get older, it’s common to develop unsightly skin growths, like skin tags or cysts. The good news? These signs of aging on your skin are easier to get rid of than wrinkles and sagging skin! But skin tags and cysts […]

It’s winter here in the windy city, and nothing chaps lips faster than biting temperatures and cold wind. With the most romantic day of the year just days away, having smooth, kissable lips is on everyone’s wish list. At SkinMD with multiple locations in the Greater Chicago area, our experienced skin experts understand the irritation […]

Did you know that skin cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer in the United States? Every day, about 9,500 Americans are diagnosed with some form of skin cancer, and more than 4 million Americans are affected by all skin cancers each year. Start the new year right by protecting the skin you’re in […]

Winter in Chicago can be brutal, with temperatures dipping below freezing, and the notorious winds whipping across the lake, chilling your bones and drying out your complexion. Chicago winter weather can certainly take its toll on your skin — especially your face, since it’s exposed to the elements. Here at SkinMD, with four convenient locations […]

Given how important your skin is to your everyday appearance, it’s no surprise that a skin condition like vitiligo can mar your appearance — and undermine your self-confidence and your social life. The whitish patches that are a hallmark of vitiligo, especially when they appear on your face and hands, can be very distressing. An […]

It’s completely normal to shed a few hairs every time you wash, brush, or style your mane. In fact, the average person loses 50-100 hairs every day as their follicles cycle through routine phases of growth, rest, and shedding. Unfortunately, some 80 million adults in the United States — about 50 million men and 30 […]

The battle against aging skin is becoming easier thanks to tools that help rebuild your skin from the ground up — without the need for invasive surgery. And when we combine these tools with regenerative medicine, your skin benefits with renewed resources that tackle myriad skin concerns, clearing away the wreckage of the past. At […]

Is your wardrobe dictated by whether it’s too hot for hosiery? If spider veins on your legs or on your face make you feel self-conscious, you might have looked into solutions. Vein stripping and other surgical options are so invasive, but there could be a better way to get rid of squiggles and lines caused […]

One of the advantages of cosmetic treatments like Botox® and dermal fillers is their minimally invasive approach to enhancing your appearance. But even the smallest needle can cause significant bruising. A bruise forms underneath your skin when a blood vessel is damaged and bleeds into the surrounding tissue. This leads to visible purple, black, or […]