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.…
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…
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…
Hand Sanitizer and Your Skin Hand sanitizers were created in the 1990s by medical professionals looking for a quick way to sanitize their hands between patients, especially when soap and water were not available. In order to kill bacteria, the sanitizers needed to contain at least 60% alcohol. The sanitizers worked well as an antibacterial…
Esthetic Treatments for Men Have Moved Mainstream For many years women have enjoyed the benefits of the many esthetic treatments available to enhance and improve their appearance. In recent years the number of men who have discovered that they, too, can benefit from these treatments has been growing. Why Are Men Seeking Treatments? Many men…
Why Choose Derick Dermatology Life can get very busy – we all have packed schedules with work, children, hobbies, and other obligations demanding our time. We at Derick Dermatology want to make your life a little easier by providing you dermatological care you can trust and consultation times that fit your schedule. We want you…
Protect Your Skin While You Play This Summer Did you know that it takes only 15 minutes for the ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun to damage your skin? However, you don’t have to completely avoid fun in the sun to protect your skin. We want you to have a safe and happy summer, so…
Derick Dermatology in Lindenhurst, Illinois In 2006, Dr. Amy Derick had a vision. She wanted to serve her patients in a state-of-the-art facility using the latest technology and use her knowledge in dermatology to provide them with the ultimate patient care. For the past 13 years Dr. Derick has done exactly that. Dr. Derick had…
Derick Dermatology in Arlington Heights, Illinois When Dr. Derick founded Derick Dermatology, she wanted to provide our patients with the highest quality care possible and make it convenient and comfortable. She has successfully combined state-of-the-art facilities with the latest in technology to create her vision. But that’s not all. Dr. Derick also wanted to serve…
Derick Dermatology Moves to Libertyville, Illinois A vision held by our founder has never failed to lead us in the right direction. A simple vision – to provide our patients with the highest dermatology care available – has enabled us to be a leading dermatology provider in the Chicago area. Our dedication and cutting-edge technology…