Ultraviolet Rays and Sunscreens As restorative and harmless as the sun probably appears to you at first glance, reality can be another matter entirely. Contained within its warming rays are two types of ultraviolet rays, UVA and UVB. Both are invisible to the naked eye, and both can be a potential threat to your skin.…
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The Realities of Aging Skin As we pass milestones in life, such as graduating school, getting our first good job, getting married, having a family, buying a house- all of us have a common ground despite social status, ethnicity, education level or background. We all inevitably grow older. As you grow older, your aging skin…
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Summer is right around the corner and you may not know it yet, but your dermatologist may be your best friend. I bet you can’t wait to soak up those warm summer rays that kiss your pale skin a golden bronze on a lazy afternoon at the beach, am I right? From about 93 million…
DetailsTo promote good skin care habits in National Healthy Skin Month (November), the American Academy of Dermatology spoke with Dr. Amy Derick about inexpensive ways to achieve and maintain healthy, glowing skin. Read the article and watch the video below to learn how to keep your skin healthy at a low cost: Skin Care on a Budget
DetailsMedill Reports Chicago, an online publication from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, spoke with Dr. Amy Derick about the success of CoolSculpting, a non-invasive procedure that eliminates stubborn fat from the body and underneath the chin. Learn more about CoolSculpting and its uses at Derick Dermatology below: View the full article here
DetailsDr. Amy Derick discusses the link between sunburns and skin cancer in the Chicago Tribune’s article about the current sunburn art trend. Read the article below to learn more about why it is important to protect your skin from the sun and how to protect your skin properly. View the full article here
DetailsDr. Amy Derick, MD, was featured in the “Who’s Who” section of Chicago Medicine Magazine’s July 2015 issue for her personal, professional, and educational achievements. Read about Dr. Derick’s commitment to excellence below: Chicago Medicine Magazine “Who’s Who” Feature
DetailsDr. Amy Derick gives skin advice in the latest Men’s Health magazine Q&A article. Read about preventing and treating acne and other conditions below: Men’s Health Article
DetailsWhat causes laugh lines and how to do we get rid of them? Dr. Amy Derick explains on her featured Womansday.com’s article, “Erase Laugh Lines for Good.” Read about preventing and treating laugh lines, wrinkles, and more below: Laugh Lines – Get Rid of Laugh Lines
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By: Laura Hunnewell How often should you wash your hair? Some stylists recommend washing your hair not more than 2 times per week. I don’t know about you, but I work out a lot and when you get really sweaty at the gym washing your hair is pretty much a necessity! I have been trying…
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