Dr. Andrew J. Scheman M.D.
Dermatologist
1535 Lake Cook Rd Suite 401 Northbrook IL, 60062About
Dr. Andrew Scheman is a dermatologist practicing in Northbrook, IL. Dr. Scheman specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Scheman diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
University of Michigan Medical School M.D. 1984
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Allergic contact dermatitis to Fraxinus americanus and Macherium acutifolium.
- Contact dermatitis from Cnidoscolus angustidens.
- Nodulocystic acne and hidradenitis suppurativa treated with acitretin: a case report.
- Sensitive skin products: 2003.
- Contact dermatitis to white petrolatum.
- Nickel exposure from household items: potential method of protection.
- Nickel exposure from keys: alternatives for protection and prevention.
- Abatement of Sézary syndrome lesions following treatment with acyclovir.
- Purple nodules on the lower extremity following above-knee amputation. Angiosarcoma.
- Use of a semipermeable glove during treatment of hand dermatitis.
- Systemic contact dermatitis to hydroxyzine.
- Photographic allergens: an update.
- Formaldehyde-related textile allergy: an update.
- Allergic contact dermatitis from Basic Red 46 in flame-retardant work clothing.
- Contact allergy to quaternium-22 and shellac in mascara.
Awards
- Practitioner of the Year 2012 Chicago Dermatologic Society
- Top Doctors 2003-16 Castle Connolly
- Alexander Fisher Lecturer 2015 American Contact Dermatitis Society
Treatments
- Skin Cancer
- Facial Skin Lesions
- Facial Veins
- Rusacea Treatment
- Mohs Surgery
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Botox
- Dysport And Cosmetic Fillers
- Body Countouring
- Facials
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Dermatology 1988
- Member American Contact Dermatitis Society 1992
- Member Chicago Dermatologic Society 1990
Publications
- Lippincott Williams & WilkinsContact Dermatitis (Patterson's Allergic Diseases; Eds. 7-8)2016
- Lippincott Williams & WilkinsPocket Guide to Medications Used in Dermatology Eds. 1-82003
- PMPHFragrance (Fisher's Contact Dermatits; Ed. 7)2016
- Lippinocott Williams & WilkinsChoosing topical steroids ( Field Guitde to Clinical Dermatology; Ed. 1-2)2006
- Elsevier ScienceContact Dermatitis Alternatives 2003 (Advances In Dematology Vol 19)2003
- W.B. Saunders CompanyAdverse Reactions to Cosmetic Ingredients (Dermatology Clinics Vol18)2000
- W.B. Saunders CompanyOccupational Contact Dermatitis in Machinists (Clinics in Contact & Occupational Dermatology Vol 1)2001
- Consumer Reports BooksCosmetic Buying Guide1993
- DermatitisPropolis, colophony & fragrance cross-reactivity & allergic contact dermatitis2016
- Medical Journals57 other peer reviewed medical journal articles 1987-20162016
Experience & Accolades
- Associat Professor of Clinical Dermatology1992Northwestern University Medical Center: Chicago
- Assistant Professor of Medicine1990 - 1991Loyola Uinversity
- Assistant Professor of Dermatology1988 - 1989Johns Hopkins Medical Center; Baltimore
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