The frigid temperatures and long winter have added stress to our general skin health. Artificial heat in our homes removes moisture from the air, further aggravating the existing skin condition. Adding a humidifier in your bedroom will help to put moisture back into the air. While going to school to obtain my esthetician’s license, I…
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When I wake up in the morning, I often glance in the mirror and notice that the skin around my eyes is not what it used to be! And let’s not forget the added bonus of puffiness and dark circles. Dehydration, a night of too many cocktails, daily stress, and this most extremely dry winter…
DetailsDr. Amy Derick is featured in a Yahoo! Finance article entitled ‘The Big Business of Smelling Like a Rose.’ The article discusses the many products on shelves that are made to make sure you smell good. Dr. Amy Derick talks about what happens if you were to decide to go a bit without a shower.…
DetailsDerick Dermatology’s Amy Derick and Monica Lai have contributed an article to Letters and Communications. The article, entitled “The Plastic Occluder: A Protective Instrument During Cryosurgery,” discusses the use of plastic occluders during cryosurgery. Occluders are used to comfortably shield a patient’s eyes during cryosurgery. To read the entire article, please click the link below…
DetailsIn the September/October 2013 issue of American Society for Dermatologic Surgery’s publication, Currents, Dr. Amy Derick is featured in a discussion about preserving business reputation through Derick Dermatology’s online reviews. It’s an interesting piece about how reviews can impact a business. To read a PDF of the article, please click below. Currents PDF
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I need to switch my face makeup routine a bit in the summer as heavier tinted moisturizers or foundations don’t sit well on my skin in this heat. I like lighter and brighter make up with sunscreen. How do we achieve a fresh faced look in the humid summer months? I start by cleansing the…
DetailsDr. Campbell was featured in Today’s Chicago Woman discussing age spots. Click the image below for her expert opinion.
DetailsDerick Dermatology’s own Dr. Tracy Campbell was recently featured in Today’s Chicago Woman discussing sunscreen. Click the image below to view the article.
By: Laura Hunnewell A recent email from a friend prompted me to write about this topic. After spending many of her teen and young adult years in the sun, she felt the need to see a dermatologist. Much to her surprise, she received the news that she has Basal Cell Carcinoma. She sent me the following…
DetailsDr. Amy Derick was recently on CBS 2 Chicago discussing sunscreen pills. View the full article here
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