As a courtesy to all of their current and prospective patients, Derick Dermatology would like to tell you about some of the risks associated with indoor tanning. Consider this scenario. Today is the day that you decided to get yourself a world-class tan at the local beach but the weatherman decided not to cooperate. It’s…
Summer is the time for the beach and fun in the sun, isn’t it? If you have a condition called eczema, that isn’t always the case. Eczema is a skin condition that has any number of possible causes. It can be hereditary, a genetic disease passed down from generation to generation or the result of…
William James, the American philosopher who trained as a physician said, “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” Dr. Amy Derick, CEO and Medical Director of Derick Dermatology, took William James’ philosophy to heart when she worked to change attitudes about school and summer camp sunscreen bans. Dr. Derick knows the…
Part of the thriving Chicago, Illinois metropolitan area, Crystal Lake or “CL” as it is sometimes abbreviated by it local residents, is a thriving city that bears the name of the beautiful lake it borders, Crystal Lake. Its inviting motto, “A Great Place to Live,” is indicative of its culture and the satisfaction of its…
Are you enjoying your day at the beach, soaking in the glorious Summer sun, bathing in those UVA and UVB ultraviolet rays that turn your skin a luxuriant bronze tan? I’m sure that you prepared for your day in the sun with plenty of water or other hydrating liquids, loose fitting, light colored clothing, a…
If, as Shakespeare observed “the eyes are the window of your soul,” your hands, then, are the external reflection of your age, health and well-being. They have been immortalized in prose, song and verse, since time immemorial, from the excerpt from the song “Daddy’s Hands” … “there was always love in Daddy’s hands,” to the…
One of Derick Dermatology’s all-star, professionals is Family Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice, Bailey Ellington. Her goals for patient care are compassionately expressed in a recent quote on the Derick Dermatology website: “I want to give all patients the same high quality of care I would provide to members of my family. My…
Located approximately 32 miles northwest of Chicago, nestled between Cook and Lake counties in Illinois, lies the thriving, affluent, suburban village of Barrington, Illinois. With a population of just under 11,000 and a variety of outstanding natural features, including forest preserves, pristine wetlands and several parks, Barrington is an ideal environment for both families and…
“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” I’m sure that everyone remembers the narcissist villain step-mother’s refrain in Snow White each time she viewed her reflection in the looking glass. It provides an interesting slice of movie nostalgia with an iconic message that resonates even today. If you survived or are…
Caring, compassionate physician, board certified dermatologist, and Mohs surgeon, Dr. Jessica Sheehan is an integral part of Derick Dermatology family. She stresses the partnership between doctor and patient and the physicians need to establish mutual respect and confidence. The key to her style can be found in her final statement on the website, “I treat…