Hand Sanitizer and Your Skin Hand sanitizers were created in the 1990s by medical professionals looking for a quick way to sanitize their hands between patients, especially when soap and water were not available. In order to kill bacteria, the sanitizers needed to contain at least 60% alcohol. The sanitizers worked well as an antibacterial…
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Pediatric Dermatology: Your Child and Their Skin Does your child suffer from itchy, dry skin? Do they have warts or moles on their fingers or other areas of their body? Are their skin conditions causing them discomfort or pain? If so, it’s time to bring them to Derick Dermatology for a consultation and diagnosis. Although…
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Hydration vs. Moisturizing – Know the Difference! Moisturizers and hydrators both help to make sure your skin gets all the water it needs to prevent dryness and dehydration and help your skin to appear more youthful and supple. But they work differently to contribute to skin health. Dehydrated vs. Dry Skin Your skin cells require…
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Naperville, Illinois Site of New Derick Dermatology Location Derick Dermatology has been offering quality dermatology services in the Chicago area since 2006. Dr. Derick and the team are happy to announce a new location to serve you at 263 Shuman Boulevard, Suite 125, in Naperville. At this Naperville Dermatology location, you will find the same…
DetailsDerick Dermatology Donates Shade Structure to Ringwood School Primary Center Arlington Heights, IL, August 8, 2019 — The playground equipment at Ringwood School Primary Center now has built-in sun protection for children thanks to a newly installed, permanent shade structure. Made possible by a generous donation from Derick Dermatology in collaboration with the American Academy…
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7 Tips to Finding a Dermatologist Right for You Dermatologists are medical doctors that specialize in treatment of the skin. You may not consider a dermatologist to be a necessary member of your medical team, but you might want to reconsider. The many years of education and training in our specialty prepare us to diagnose…
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Esthetic Treatments for Men Have Moved Mainstream For many years women have enjoyed the benefits of the many esthetic treatments available to enhance and improve their appearance. In recent years the number of men who have discovered that they, too, can benefit from these treatments has been growing. Why Are Men Seeking Treatments? Many men…
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Why Scratching Feels So Good – And Why It’s Important to Stop. Any time your skin itches your first instinct is to scratch. Scratching that itch can feel good, but the relief won’t last very long. No matter if the cause of the itch is from a bug bite, an illness, or from a persistent…
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Why Choose Derick Dermatology Life can get very busy – we all have packed schedules with work, children, hobbies, and other obligations demanding our time. We at Derick Dermatology want to make your life a little easier by providing you dermatological care you can trust and consultation times that fit your schedule. We want you…
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Protect Your Skin While You Play This Summer Did you know that it takes only 15 minutes for the ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun to damage your skin? However, you don’t have to completely avoid fun in the sun to protect your skin. We want you to have a safe and happy summer, so…
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