Murad Alam
Distinguished in Melasma

Dr. Murad Alam

Dermatology
Northwestern Medical Group
259 E Erie St Ste 2020, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
Offers Telehealth
30 Years of Experience

Distinguished in Melasma
Northwestern Medical Group
259 E Erie St Ste 2020, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
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Overview

Murad Alam is a Dermatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Alam has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Acne, and Melasma.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 405 peer reviewed articles and participating in 15 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Melasma.

Graduate Institution
Yale University School Of Medicine, 1996.0
Residency
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
Specialties
Dermatology
Licenses
Dermatology in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Dermatology - Dermatology (Certified)
Hospital Affiliations
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

259 E Erie St Ste 2020, Lavin Family Pavilion, Chicago, IL 60611
Call: 312-695-6647

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


15 Clinical Trials

Comparison of the Efficacy Between Cryolipolysis Versus ATX-101 (Deoxycholic Acid) for the Treatment of Upper Back Fat: a Prospective Randomized Controlled Pilot Study.
Comparison of the Efficacy Between Cryolipolysis Versus ATX-101 (Deoxycholic Acid) for the Treatment of Upper Back Fat: a Prospective Randomized Controlled Pilot Study.
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: May 06, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Functional and Aesthetic Outcomes of Lobed Transposition Flaps vs. Nasalis Sling Flaps in Nasal Tip Reconstruction
A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Functional and Aesthetic Outcomes of Lobed Transposition Flaps vs. Nasalis Sling Flaps in Nasal Tip Reconstruction
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: May 06, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Pilot Clinical Trial Investigating the Effect of Autologous Platelet-rich Plasma in Subjects With Mild to Moderate Eyebrow Hypotrichosis
A Pilot Clinical Trial Investigating the Effect of Autologous Platelet-rich Plasma in Subjects With Mild to Moderate Eyebrow Hypotrichosis
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Device, Drug
Study Drug: Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Pilot Study Comparing the Efficacy of Glycolic Acid Peels vs. Salicylic Acid Peels for the Treatment of Melasma: A Randomized Control Trial
A Pilot Study Comparing the Efficacy of Glycolic Acid Peels vs. Salicylic Acid Peels for the Treatment of Melasma: A Randomized Control Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating 5-aminolevulinic Acid Photodynamic Therapy With Different Incubation Times for the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis
A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating 5-aminolevulinic Acid Photodynamic Therapy With Different Incubation Times for the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Device, Drug
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Randomized, Investigator-blinded Study of Compression in Wound Healing With and Without Fractional Ablative CO2 Laser After Excisions on the Lower Extremity (CHIME+)
Randomized, Investigator-blinded Study of Compression in Wound Healing With and Without Fractional Ablative CO2 Laser After Excisions on the Lower Extremity (CHIME+)
Enrollment Status: Enrolling_by_invitation
Publish Date: January 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Device, Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Pilot Split Face Randomized, Evaluator Blinded Study on the Effect of Multiple Subcisions on Rolling Acne Scars
Pilot Split Face Randomized, Evaluator Blinded Study on the Effect of Multiple Subcisions on Rolling Acne Scars
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Treatment of Facial Flushing With Botulinum Toxin A Injections: A Split-Face, Double-blinded, Randomized Control Trial
Treatment of Facial Flushing With Botulinum Toxin A Injections: A Split-Face, Double-blinded, Randomized Control Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4
The Impact of Anesthetic Injection Rate, Temperature and Buffering on Pain Perception During Dermatologic Procedures: a Multicenter, Single-blinded Randomized Control Trial
The Impact of Anesthetic Injection Rate, Temperature and Buffering on Pain Perception During Dermatologic Procedures: a Multicenter, Single-blinded Randomized Control Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 15, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Diagnostic Ultrasound for Measuring Fat of the Body
Diagnostic Ultrasound for Measuring Fat of the Body
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 28, 2023
Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial Investigating the Effect of Autologous Platelet-rich Plasma in Subjects With Androgenetic Alopecia.
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial Investigating the Effect of Autologous Platelet-rich Plasma in Subjects With Androgenetic Alopecia.
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: December 23, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug, Device
Study Phase: Phase 2
Managing Patient Comfort During Dermatologic Procedures: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Managing Patient Comfort During Dermatologic Procedures: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 06, 2021
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Evaluation of Different Doses of Botulinum Toxin Type A for the Treatment of Gummy Smile
Evaluation of Different Doses of Botulinum Toxin Type A for the Treatment of Gummy Smile
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: December 06, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Pilot Study on 1550 nm Fractional Erbium-glass Laser for Alopecia Treatment
A Pilot Study on 1550 nm Fractional Erbium-glass Laser for Alopecia Treatment
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: December 06, 2021
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Comparing the Efficacy Between Suction-Curettage and Botox Injections in the Treatment of Axillary Hyperhidrosis
Comparing the Efficacy Between Suction-Curettage and Botox Injections in the Treatment of Axillary Hyperhidrosis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 06, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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403 Total Publications

Dermatologic Oncology: The Past 50 Years.
Dermatologic Oncology: The Past 50 Years.
Journal: Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]
Published: September 11, 2025
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