STRESS! It’s your body’s response to pressures and changes in your life that often produces an emotional and physical reaction. Working under a tight deadline? Starting a new job? Going to a new school? Dealing with a family crisis? Although stress may not cause your skin issue, it can aggravate problems you’re already dealing with. […]
Skin Care
Reduce skin damage caused by wildfire smoke pollution
This summer’s Canadian wildfires brought more than just eerie colored skies and itchy eyes. The environmental pollutants that accompanied these wildfires and affected almost all the northern U.S. states can cause serious damage to your skin, the body’s first line of defense. Struggling with your skin? You’re not alone Many patients have already exhibited skin […]
Sleep well for beautiful skin
Consider the following: Sleep tips for healthy, beautiful skin Here are several tips to help you improve the quality of your sleep and, therefore, your skin: The bottom line You can expect to see accelerated aging if you are consistently sleep deprived. By contrast, when you’re well rested, your skin benefits by having fewer wrinkles, […]
Anti-Aging for Everyone
It’s a great idea to start your anti-aging routine in your twenties. But let’s say you didn’t. It’s still not too late to get started on the path to younger, healthier skin. As you age, everyone’s skin loses collagen, your elastic tissue and the skin’s fat layer. The result is loss of volume and unwanted […]
Summer Travel Tips
Summertime and travel season is in full swing. It’s exciting and, at the same time, stressful. Changes in your usual routine, sleep, eating, and everything else may have negative effects on your skin. So, here are a few ways you can stay on track with your skin care routine and maintain great skin even while […]
10 Summertime Skin Care Tips
Ah, summer. Now that the weather is warm and sunny, it’s great spending time outside. But it’s also important to remember that you need to protect your skin in warm, sunny, and humid weather. Here are 10 skin care tips to keep your skin clear, glowing, and healthy all summer long: 1. Keep your skin clean […]
New Great Skin Care Treatments
Patients have skin care needs, and that’s exactly why I’m pleased to offer two new treatments: AviClear and Secret RF. AviClear™ This FDA-cleared state-of-the-art acne solution is an excellent treatment for many patients with mild to severe acne. It’s safe, prescription-free, faster, and a more effective way to clear your facial skin and keep it that […]
How Nima Skin Institute helps you achieve your healthiest skin
Have you ever noticed how smooth and clear a baby’s skin looks? As we age, sun exposure, acne, the natural aging process, fungal and bacterial infections, hair loss, and other conditions affect how your skin looks and feels. That’s where we come in. As a dermatology practice providing both medical and aesthetic services, we diagnose […]
7 Winter Skin Care Tips
You know how our frigid temperatures wreak havoc with your skin. It’s dry, flaky and can even crack, which makes it painful or itchy. Here are my winter skin care tips to help you get through our cold months. 1. Gentle is key Use a gentle face wash and body cleanser. Soaps can strip your […]
Great Hacks for Protection Your Skin in Colder Weather
You’ve set your clock back for daylight savings time, but did you adjust your skin care routine? You should! You need to switch from lightweight summer products to ones better suited for cooler weather that will protect your skin against Chicago’s cold, dry autumn. I receive many calls this time of year from patients complaining […]