We already know some of the amazing health benefits aspirin provides, like aiding in heart attack and stroke prevention, reduction of colorectal cancer risk, along with treating pain, headaches, and fevers. Aspirin use has also been correlated with reduction of risk in prostate, breast, bladder, ovarian, prostate, and esophageal cancer. A new, and notably large,…
How the Tattoo Removal Works By: Jessica Meyer The laser is called Q-Switch. The energy given off by each pulse of the Q-Switched laser targets pigment and heats up the ink (this happens in nanoseconds) and allows it to fragment. Because these fragments are digested by your body’s lymphatic system, healthy patients will have the…
By: Jessica Meyer All hail the retinoid! There are several versions of this Vitamin A derivative that work to improve a multitude of skin conditions, including moderate to severe acne, wrinkles, and sun damage. You may have heard of Atralin, Retin-A, Tretinoin, Kinerase, Epiduo, just to name a few. They all work to stimulate collagen…
By: Jessica Meyer It only takes a few minutes to give your entire body a once over to check for new or changing moles. Familiarizing yourself with your body is so important, because it could potentially save your life! Malignant melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer, but it is detectable if you…
By: Jessica Meyer You may know them as your nurse practitioner or physician assistant, but they are all encompassed under the term “mid-level provider”, or someone who is licensed to diagnose and treat patients under the doctor. How are our mid-levels qualified to treat you? This is a question that we are asked all the…
By: Jessica Meyer Derick Dermatology’s mission is to do what is best for the patient, seek constant improvement and growth, provide outstanding service, and to take pride in our work. One of the most important things separating Derick Dermatology from everyone else is that we have one of the most technologically advanced practices in the…
You’re probably aware that the outside elements are damaging to your body’s largest organ. You’ve tried your best to stay out of tanning beds, wear a hat or cover-up, and at least wear makeup with SPF in it. Even with all of these precautions the signs of aging are there. Aging is going to happen,…
SPF The reason we choose the specific SPF products that we have at our practice is for one magic ingredient: zinc oxide. When it comes to the chemical SPF vs. physical SPF battle, physical is always better. This is because it contains zinc oxide, something OTC chemical SPF usually doesn’t offer. This ingredient is what…