Looking our best is a priority to most of us, yet we often have those stubborn areas of fat that don’t seem to respond to diet or exercise. No matter how many calories we cut or how many oblique crunches we do, we just can’t get rid of these unsightly fat deposits. Sure, there are…
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Titian, ginger, auburn, amber, russet, or copper – all are words used to describe redheads. Only one to two percent of the world’s population have red hair; as the rarest natural hair color, many covet it. However a recent study suggests that maybe they shouldn’t. Red hair is often associated with fair, freckled skin that…
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One of Derick Dermatology’s many superstars is Jenny Brophy, PA-C. Jenny was excited enough by the prospect of joining the Derick Dermatology team that she was willing to interview with them a mere three days before her wedding. Jenny enjoys making every experience meaningful for her patients. “My goal is to create a lasting personal…
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Derick Dermatology is proud to announce the opening of their new location at 85 West Algonquin Road, Suite 220, in Arlington Heights, Illinois. As of September 12th, patients can revel in the elegance of a luxurious and pristine facility, experience a full range of dermatological and cosmetic services, benefit from state-of-the-art equipment, and enjoy the…
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As a courtesy to all of their current and prospective patients, Derick Dermatology would like to tell you about some of the risks associated with indoor tanning. Consider this scenario. Today is the day that you decided to get yourself a world-class tan at the local beach but the weatherman decided not to cooperate. It’s…
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Summer is the time for the beach and fun in the sun, isn’t it? If you have a condition called eczema, that isn’t always the case. Eczema is a skin condition that has any number of possible causes. It can be hereditary, a genetic disease passed down from generation to generation or the result of…
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William James, the American philosopher who trained as a physician said, “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” Dr. Amy Derick, CEO and Medical Director of Derick Dermatology, took William James’ philosophy to heart when she worked to change attitudes about school and summer camp sunscreen bans. Dr. Derick knows the…
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Part of the thriving Chicago, Illinois metropolitan area, Crystal Lake or “CL” as it is sometimes abbreviated by it local residents, is a thriving city that bears the name of the beautiful lake it borders, Crystal Lake. Its inviting motto, “A Great Place to Live,” is indicative of its culture and the satisfaction of its…
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Are you enjoying your day at the beach, soaking in the glorious Summer sun, bathing in those UVA and UVB ultraviolet rays that turn your skin a luxuriant bronze tan? I’m sure that you prepared for your day in the sun with plenty of water or other hydrating liquids, loose fitting, light colored clothing, a…
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If, as Shakespeare observed “the eyes are the window of your soul,” your hands, then, are the external reflection of your age, health and well-being. They have been immortalized in prose, song and verse, since time immemorial, from the excerpt from the song “Daddy’s Hands” … “there was always love in Daddy’s hands,” to the…
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