What do scars, scabs, and blisters mean? It’s unlikely that you’ll ever meet someone who doesn’t have evidence of injury somewhere on their skin. Scars, scabs, callouses, bruises, and blisters are all indicators of damage — and healing. Our skin is remarkable, not only in its ability to protect, but also in its ability to…
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Let’s talk skin anatomy 101 From head to heels, your skin covers every inch of your body, making it your largest organ — and one of the most complex. The delicate, soft skin of your eyelids is vastly different from the texture and thickness of the skin covering your elbows. The backs of your hands…
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What is the difference? These days, it seems like there are a million different “-ologists” in the world, particularly in the medical field. And while new specialties crop up every year, evidence of both medical and cosmetic dermatology goes back thousands of years to ancient Egyptian and Asian traditions. But what is the difference between…
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Let’s explore what exactly a birthmark is! Marilyn Monroe and Cindy Crawford. Football great Drew Brees, rock guitarist Billy Corgan, and former Soviet official Mikhail Gorbachev. What do they all have in common? Birthmarks that are almost as well-known as they are. These famous folks didn’t let facial moles or port-wine stains stand in the…
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How Can You Maximize Results from Your Skincare Products? When you are spending your valuable time and money on skincare products, it is important to use them correctly to maximize your value and get the results you expect to see. With multiple products in your skincare arsenal it may be difficult to know the time…
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Are Your Hands Shouting Your Age? As we age, our hands develop telltale signs – age spots, wrinkled skin, and loss of volume. If you are bothered by these changes you may be pleased to learn there are dermatological treatments available that can safely reduce these signs of aging with minimal (or no) interruption in…
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The Scoop on Face Washing Washing your face is such a basic activity – you’ve done it since you were a child. But there really is a “best way” to wash your face to be sure it is cleansed properly and prepared to receive any creams, lotions, and other products in your skin care routine.…
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Hope for Photoaged Skin When you look into the mirror does the reflection smiling back at you seem to have lost some of its sparkle? Do you see freckles, fine lines, wrinkles, and rough texture that weren’t there just last year? All of these are signs of photoaging, the cumulative result of hours spent in…
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Derick Dermatology To Open in Oak Brook, Illinois For over 13 years, Derick Dermatology has provided quality dermatological care to the residents of northwest Chicago. We treat both pediatric and adult patients and are pleased to bring our state-of-the-art facilities to our Oak Brook Dermatology location. With appointments available six days a week, we hope…
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Cold Weather and Your Skin As winter in Chicago approaches you may be dreading “winter skin” – dry, itchy, and so uncomfortable. Central heating pulls the moisture out of the air inside, adding to the rigors outside – harsh cold and more dry air and wind. Together, these factors combine to strip your skin of…
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