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Andrew Scheman, MD, Dermatology, Northbrook, IL, Northwestern Memorial Hospital

AndrewJ.SchemanMD

Dermatology • Northbrook, IL

Associate Professor, Dermatology, Northwestern University Medical School

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Summary

  • Dr. Scheman is a board certified dermatologist in private practice with special expertise in dermatologic and cosmetic products, patch testing for the diagnosis of cosmetic and occupational allergic contact dermatitis, and occupational dermatology. He is the author of 8 editions of Pocket Guide to Medications Used in Dermatology (one of the most widely used medical references for dermatologic products), Cosmetic Buying Guide (by Consumer Reports Books), 9 textbook chapters and 65 journal publications. . Dr. Scheman has served on the Board of Directors of the American Contact Dermatitis Society, was the Chicago Dermatologic Society’s Practitioner of the Year in 2012 and was the Alexander Fisher Lecturer for the American Contact Dermatitis Society in 2015.

    His current positions also include Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology at Northwestern University and director of the American Contact Dermatitis Society’s CAMP (contact allergen management program) database. His previous positions include Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Johns Hopkins University and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Loyola University.

    Dr. Scheman has been featured as an expert in the field of cosmetics on The Today Show, Good Morning America, ABC's 20-20, Dateline NBC, and CNN News, as well as in numerous magazines, newspapers, and radio and TV programs.

Education & Training

  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Dermatology, 1984 - 1988
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1989 - 2026
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1988 - 1989
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2005-2016
  • Alexander A. Fisher Lecture Award American Contact Dermatitis Society, 2015
  • Chicago Dermatologic Society Practitioner of the Year Chicago Dermatologic Society, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Beware of This Allergen When Washing Your Hands
    Beware of This Allergen When Washing Your HandsApril 22nd, 2020
  • True Roots
    True RootsJune 4th, 2019

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Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Andrew Scheman, Dr. Andrew Scheman, MD, Dr. A Scheman, Dr. Andrew J. Scheman