Medical Dermatology & Skin Treatments

Nima Skin Institute provides full-scope medical and cosmetic dermatology, including DiamondTome microdermabrasion, SkinMedica chemical peels for mild-to-moderate skin imperfections, and benign lesion removal (skin tags, seborrheic keratoses, cherry angiomas, milia) via cryosurgery, electrodessication, or excision. Medical services include treatment of actinic keratoses, acne, psoriasis, rosacea, eczema, and melasma using prescription bleaching creams combined with peels. The practice carries physician-dispensed SkinCeuticals, Neocutis, Latisse, and Renova, and offers the DE|RIVE scalp treatment for hair growth support.

Medical and cosmetic skin treatment at Nima Skin Institute in Chicago spans a broad clinical scope, reflecting the practice's foundation as a board-certified medical dermatology clinic that has expanded its aesthetic service menu while retaining full-service medical skin care. DiamondTome microdermabrasion uses natural diamond chip exfoliation tips combined with vacuum-assisted suction to mechanically remove the superficial stratum corneum — the outermost layer of dead keratinocytes — revealing smoother, more even-textured skin immediately beneath. Unlike crystal-based microdermabrasion, the diamond-tip system eliminates the risk of inhalation or ocular irritation from loose crystal particles. The abrasion depth and suction pressure are adjustable to treat different skin types and concerns, from superficial sun damage and mild hyperpigmentation to enlarged pores and uneven texture. SkinMedica chemical peels at the clinic are medium-depth formulations applied by the physician assistant team to address mild-to-moderate skin imperfections — including fine lines, dyschromia, sun damage, and early actinic changes — through controlled chemical exfoliation that removes the damaged superficial dermis and stimulates a regenerative healing response with new epidermal and papillary dermal tissue. Benign skin lesion removal is a core dermatological service at Nima Skin Institute, with the treating physician selecting the appropriate modality — cryosurgery using liquid nitrogen, electrodessication and curettage, or scissor excision under local anaesthesia — based on the lesion type, size, and anatomical location. Treatable benign lesions include skin tags (acrochordons), seborrheic keratoses, cherry angiomas, and milia. Actinic keratoses — precancerous sun-damaged lesions with a risk of progression to squamous cell carcinoma — are treated at the clinic using cryosurgery for discrete lesions, photodynamic therapy (PDT) for field treatment of multiple adjacent lesions, or topical chemotherapy agents such as fluorouracil or imiquimod for widespread field cancerisation. Medical dermatology services at the practice cover the full spectrum of inflammatory skin disease, including acne vulgaris managed with topical retinoids, antibiotics, benzoyl peroxide, and systemic agents such as oral antibiotics or isotretinoin; psoriasis managed with topical corticosteroids, vitamin D analogues, and biologic therapies where indicated; and rosacea managed with topical metronidazole, azelaic acid, ivermectin, and oral doxycycline. Melasma — a chronic hyperpigmentation disorder particularly common in women and in Fitzpatrick skin types III through VI — is treated at the clinic with prescription bleaching creams (typically hydroquinone-based triple combination formulations) combined with SkinMedica chemical peels and strict photoprotection guidance. The DE|RIVE scalp treatment addresses hair thinning and scalp health through topical growth support. Physician-dispensed skincare from SkinCeuticals (antioxidant serums, sunscreens), Neocutis (growth factor-enriched moisturisers), Latisse (bimatoprost for eyelash growth), and Renova (tretinoin cream) is available for purchase at the clinic.