Receiving a call from our office confirming that a biopsy site is either basal or squamous cell skin cancer is never a good feeling. The good news is that you are in good hands at Derick Dermatology . Now that your provider has informed you, your provider would now like to schedule a time for…
DetailsIn recent years, skin cancer has become increasingly prominent, far outnumbering all other types of skin cancers combined. One specific type of skin cancer is called melanoma which affects the pigment-producing cells in the skin. Melanoma can present in various ways, e.g. atypical moles. Although melanoma cancer accounts for only about 1% of skin cancer…
Details"You get to keep all your skin today!" remarks certified nurse practitioner [Kristen Wozniak](/kristen-wozniak-fnp/) (who works in [Derick Dermatology](/)'s [Barrington](/location-barrington/) and [Elgin](/location-elgin/) locations) after a successfully clear skin exam of a patient. After all, that is the best case scenario when a patient comes in for an annual checkup with his or her dermatologist. However,…
DetailsFrom the tiniest paper cut to a surgical incision, we know that the possibility of scarring exists. Like other scars, keloids occur after the skin is damaged; unlike other scars, however, they continue to grow, sometimes becoming more expansive, raised, and dark in color. The following information can help you determine if a visit to…
DetailsAnything that makes children "different" from other kids, such as eczema, warts, acne, or moles, can also make them miserable. Fortunately, Derick Dermatology is staffed with practitioners who specialize in dermatology care for children and love nothing more than helping kids heal so that they can feel good about themselves. Common Childhood Skin Concerns There are…
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Since September of 2014, Derick Dermatology has been delighted to count Dr. Amanda LaReau among our highly skilled practitioners. At the distinguished Stanford University, Dr. LaReau received a B.A. in Human Biology with a minor in Chemistry. She then attended Yale University School of Medicine where she fell in love with dermatology: "In college and in…
DetailsSkincare is often associated with vanity, but as the body's largest organ, we know that it's much, much more. And while there are scores of fashion magazines and skin care infomercials that would have you believe otherwise, there are beauty regimens and products that may actually be harming your skin. Derick Dermatology wants you to…
DetailsDerick Dermatology has recently started offering Volbella treatments and their patients are loving the results! If you've been curious about fillers but haven't heard about Volbella, here are some facts that just might convince you to make an appointment today. What is Volbella? Volbella in a new injectable filler meant to improve the shape, fullness, and…
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While pierced ears may have started the trend, body piercings are almost as common as tattoos these days. Nose, eyebrow, tongue, lip, or otherwise, almost any body part can be used for ornamentation. Regardless of location, any body piercing can have unpleasant outcomes, including keloids, infections, and allergic reactions, among others. One of the most…
DetailsDry skin is part and parcel of our frosty winter months. When we're outdoors, the cold air has far less humidity than warm air; when we're indoors, we heat our homes and offices with warm, dry air. Between the two, our skin takes a beating. To combat dry winter skin, try the following tips: Bathing Hot water…
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