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At Derick Dermatology, we understand the importance of skin cancer screening. It’s a service that often gets overlooked until it’s too late. Undergoing skin cancer screenings is critical for the early detection of many forms of skin cancer. The sooner cancer is detected and diagnosed, the easier it is to treat it.
Dr. Amy Derick, a dermatologist and Medical Director of Derick Dermatology, said melanoma and other skin cancer diagnoses have “gone up significantly” this year.
Understanding the causes of pediatric dermatology issues may allow parents to prevent them in some cases. Every child wants to avoid the discomfort and embarrassment of having something different from everyone else.
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) wants to make sure you’re practicing safe sun! They’ve put together a public service announcement about the importance of using protection when you’re heading outside to enjoy the warm spring weather. Because just like other things you should practice safely, time in the sun exposes you to more than…
Toss Your Plan to Tan Now that sweater weather is behind us, most people are itching to ditch their winter wardrobe and feel the need to get some color! For some, that means hitting the tanning bed for a base tan, but we at Derick Dermatology don’t recommend it. And we’re not the only ones.…
Did you know that an estimated 20% of Americans will develop skin cancer within their lifetime? After battling basal cell carcinoma twice herself, one dermatologist in New York is tightening her boot laces so she can shout about it from the mountaintops. Dr. Ellen Marmur started the Skin Cancer, Take a Hike!™ program in 2014,…
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…
Derick Dermatology in Barrington, IL Since our founding, Derick Dermatology has followed our vision to provide our patients with the highest quality dermatological care available. We have built state-of-the-art offices and use the latest technology to fulfill this vision. Part of that vision includes offering our services at times that are convenient for you and…
The ABCDEs of Melanoma Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer that can be fatal if not identified and treated early. At Derick Dermatology, we take great pride in protecting our patients from harmful melanomas by performing thorough, full-body, skin examinations. Since last Melanoma Monday, we diagnosed and treated approximately 400 melanomas. If…
Melanoma in People with Darker Skin By: Hanna Sutton Melanin is the brown pigment responsible for giving African Americans their darker complexion and for giving most Caucasians tan skin when they are exposed to sunlight. Increased melanin production in African Americans offers some protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays, but more melanin does not…