Lincolnshire, IL – July 2009 – Dr. Amy Forman Taub, board-certified dermatologist and Assistant Clinical Professor at Northwestern University Medical School, is featured in SkinMedica’s July 2009 newsletter. Dr. Taub shares her expertise on ways to prevent and treat sun damage. She recommends good sun protection as your best defense to prevent sun damage. When speaking about ways to treat existing sun damage, Dr. Taub refers to topical treatments such as, Vitamin A, antioxidants, growth factors and peptides as well as more aggressive treatments such as microdermabrasion, chemical peels, laser treatments and radiofrequency devices. These treatments will reduce the appearance of freckles, wrinkles and blood vessels. BOTOX® Cosmetic, Injectable fillers and non-invasive skin tightening procedures can give the effect of a face-lift without the surgery and downtime.

“SkinMedica, Inc is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing, acquiring and commercializing products that treat dermatologic conditions and diseases and improve the appearance of skin.” (www.skinmedica.com) Divided into two divisions, SkinMedica Pharmaceuticals markets prescription products to dermatologists, while SkinMedica Aesthetics sells non-prescription skin care products to physicians who specialize in aesthetic procedures. Their line of skin care products began with the creation of TNS™, Tissue Nutrient Solution; to reduce the signs of aging skin and improve overall skin appearance. SkinMedica's product line is based on the science of the skin's own healing abilities. The products contain restorative ingredients that work under the skin's surface to regenerate the health of the skin. NouriCel-MD®, SkinMedica's patented combination of growth factors, soluble collagen, antioxidants and matrix proteins, is proven to reduce fine lines, age spots and discoloration and improve the texture and elasticity of the skin. (www.skinmedica.com)

Dr. Amy Forman Taub founded Advanced Dermatology, Skinfo® Specialty Skincare Boutique and SKINQRI in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Advanced Dermatology is a state-of-the-art medical and cosmetic dermatology practice nationally recognized for excellence in dermatologic care. Skinfo and skinfo.com, a professional skincare website, offer physician-dispensed and cosmeceutical-grade skincare products and product information to the public. In 2006, Dr. Taub founded SKINQRI, Advanced Research in Dermatology. SKINQRI collaborates with pharmaceutical and laser companies to test the safety and efficacy of new treatments and evaluate new protocols for current treatments. Dr. Taub's practice philosophy is one of active collaboration with her patients. While she likes being on the cutting edge of technological and medical innovations, Dr. Taub carefully evaluates the scientific principles and safety of new treatments and procedures she makes available to her patients.

Born and raised in the Chicago area, Dr. Taub graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 1985 and completed her internal medicine internship and dermatology residency at its affiliated hospital, Northwestern Memorial, in 1989. Prior to opening Advanced Dermatology, Dr. Taub was the Medical Director for the Division of Dermatology of Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group.

As a consultant to leading laser and drug companies, Dr. Taub also educates and trains physicians from all over the country to provide cosmetic and laser procedures. Dr. Taub is a member (Fellow) of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), the American Society for Laser Surgery and Medicine (ASLMS), the Chicago Dermatologic Society, and the Illinois State Dermatologic Society. Dr. Taub is also a Charter Board of Director for the American Society of Photodynamic Therapy (ASPDT), a member of the Leaders Society to the Dermatology Foundation, on the Advisory Council of the Skin Cancer Foundation, and on the Research Committee for the ASDS.