The Benefits of Laser Skin Resurfacing As a person ages, they invariably experience skin issues. These issues can range from acne and wrinkles to scars and blotches. Even though these skin problems can develop for any number of reasons, you don’t need to use a different treatment for each problem. Laser skin resurfacing is a…
Common Skin Conditions in Children Humbled by our glowing testimonials and ever-expanding clientele, we at Derick Dermatology take great pride in providing patients with the world-class skin care solutions they deserve. Thanks to our dynamic professionals and varying degrees of expertise, we’re skilled in several fields of dermatology. Cosmetic, medical, and surgical are among a…
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…
Healthy Skin = Glowing Reviews At Derick Dermatology, we take pride in providing the Chicagoland area with premier skin care, and nothing makes us beam brighter than glowing 5-star reviews like these: “I had my annual skin-check at Derick Dermatology. Wonderful service, wonderful offices…Twice my exams have caught suspicious ‘little somethings’ that were removed promptly.”…
Spotting Signs of Aging on Your Skin? They say the memory is the first thing to go…or is it hearing? Maybe waking up every day with a new ache in a joint you didn’t even know you had is the surest sign that you’re “getting up there.” Regardless of what “goes first,” our bodies will…
Tackle Acne Early As if body odor, raging hormones, and general awkwardness aren’t enough, puberty usually comes with an unwelcome case of acne, too. Teens and pre-teens aren’t the only victims, though — dermatologists sometimes see patients as young as 7 exhibiting symptoms, and others battling acne well into adulthood. So, it’s no surprise that…
From about the time we start learning about puberty, it’s ingrained in us that face washing is an important part of our daily personal hygiene routine. But as we get older, that routine gets more involved, we develop other routines, and some things tend to get pushed to the bottom of our list of things…
If the weather outside is frightful, there’s a good chance your skin is suffering because of it. In the winter months, dry skin can really put a damper on your seasonal festivities. So, we’ve put together some tips and tricks to help relieve your winter-skin woes and get you back to your regularly scheduled snowball…
“A study says owning a dog makes you 10 years younger. My first thought was to get two more, but I don’t want to go through menopause again.” – Joan Rivers Throughout our lives, we realize that there’s plenty to celebrate about being a woman. Unfortunately, certain aspects of womanhood make us feel less like…
It’s that time again; the time to make promises to yourself that you’ll eat better, do better, BE better. It’s the time of year that we’re brutally honest with ourselves about our habits and take the opportunity to course-correct. Often, New Year’s Resolutions focus on looking and feeling better, so we’d like to propose a…