Why Am I Going Gray? Sooner or later, even as your hair keeps growing, those little pots of ink in the follicles start running dry. O.K.: there aren’t really little pots. And there isn’t an allotted amount of pigment. But at some point, the production of melanin slows. View full article here
Smoking, Ink Color Affect Laser Tattoo Removal Regret getting that Chinese character tattoo that turned out to be gibberish? Can’t face turning 30 with the “Hello Kitty” tat you got on a whim a decade ago? You’re not alone. Studies suggest that a third to half of people who get tattoos end up wanting them…
Surprise skin care product is tops, say dermatologists When children start getting acne, which usually occurs during the teen years, steps need to be added to their skin care routines. Derick, who is the founder and director of Derick Dermatology in Barrington, recommends that teens wash their face once in the morning and at night…
Dr. Derick speaks about “Tattoo infections linked to manufacturers’ ink” on Reuters. The infections prompted an investigation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that uncovered 22 confirmed cases, 4 probable cases, and 27 possible cases of contamination-related infections in New York, Washington, Iowa and Colorado. View the full article here
Tattoo infections linked to manufacturers’ ink Contaminated tattoo ink caused at least 22 skin and soft tissue infections last fall in four U.S. states, according to an analysis released on Wednesday. The infections prompted an investigation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that uncovered 22 confirmed cases, 4 probable cases, and 27…
Dr. Derick comments on sun protection for drivers. Many of us slather on the sunscreen before heading outdoors, but are you applying it before you get in the car for your morning and evening commute? If you’re not, you should be, especially if you spend hours a week driving a car with the sun beating…
Michigan Avenue- Q & A With: Dermatologist Dr. Amy Derick Every year, more than 22,000 skin-conscious Chicagoans flock to Derick Dermatology, an über-elegant medical and cosmetic treatments practice in Barrington run by Dr. Amy Derick. This summer, Dr. Derick is set to open a second office in Crystal Lake, just in time for the summertime…
Dr. Derick discusses sun safety for golfers. On my last few business trips to sunnier regions, someone has asked me about my complexion. I have a few age spots and wrinkles but for the most part my skin is clear and has an even tone. The biggest contributors have been that I worked 80+ hours…
Dr. Derick discusses skin-clearing foundation “The salicylic acid in this skin-clearing foundation decreases production of the oils that cause acne and exfoliates the uppermost layer of your skin,” says dermatologist Amy Derick, M.D. View the full article here
Cosmetic Treatments – Put Your Best Hand Forward We have all heard the expression “Put your best foot forward.” People rarely form impressions about our age and health by looking at our feet because they are usually covered by shoes. Our hands are always on public display-greeting others, making gestures, typing, dining, caressing-and people observe…
