On Melanoma Monday (May 2, 2011), Dr. Amy Derick volunteered at the free Skin Cancer Screening Luau for the public at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, where she identified several skin cancers. She is shown with a patient and Julie Mayer, Director of Community Outreach & Government Relations, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital.
Bridal Skincare, Beauty, and Workout Tips Before you walk down the aisle, learn the best ways to improve your skin, update your makeup, and freshen your workout routine. Prepare to look cool, calm, and perfected. Whether you want to clear your complexion, soothe it, or smooth it, there’s a regimen for you. Pick one and…
DetailsThings That Fade Tattoo Ink A fresh tattoo is vibrant and shiny, but will fade over time without proper care. Tattoos have become very popular within the last 10 years, but some people regret getting them. According to Dr. Amy Derick of Derick Dermatology, tattoos will fade over time because the pigment gets broken into…
DetailsBest Anti-Aging Makeup The blush of youth is one thing. But can makeup with retinol, antioxidants, soy, and other anti-agers turn back the clock? “It’s a good way to round out what you’re already doing with your skincare routine,” says Chicago dermatologist Amy Derick, M.D. View the full article here
DetailsStudded Skin Elaine Davidson’s body sparkles. That’s because her skin is punctured with 6,725 metal piercings. Davidson, who lives in Scotland, holds the Guinness World Record for the most permanent piercings of anyone on Earth. View the full article here
Details6 Beauty Sleep Tips While you’re sleeping, your skin gets a break from environmental stressors such as pollution, extreme temperatures and sun exposure, along with smoking, drinking and wearing make-up, says dermatologist Dr Amy Derick. Your body has a natural repair process, and sleeping gives this process a chance to catch up. View the full…
DetailsHow to Get Your Beauty Sleep Your skin is drier and more vulnerable to irritation at night than it is during the day, says dermatologist Amy Derick. “Be sure to take care of your skin at night by applying a moisturizer before bed.” Some of the products — retinol, alpha hydroxy acid — that help…
DetailsMore Beauty – Skin-Care Master Class A combination of dry winter air and under-active oil glands can give new meaning to “feeling uncomfortable in your own skin.” View the full article here
Details8 Wacky Signs You Might Be Sick Our bodies have a lot of ways of signaling us that something is wrong. Sometimes it’s super obvious: A fever and nausea is likely the flu; congestion and sneezing means you probably picked up that cold that’s floating around your office. But then there are more subtle signs—dark…
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