Treatment for Severe Acne / Isotretinoin
Severe acne imposes challenges on anyone whose skin resists treatment and on dermatologists as well. When all traditional methods fail, isotretinoin may provide a desirable alternative.
What Causes Cellulite?
Cellulite Treatments, Causes and More: How You Can Discover More Beautiful, Radiant Skin Cellulite is a harmless skin problem that leads to dimpled skin. Over time, you may notice lumpy skin on your bottom, thighs, stomach, and abdomen. While this problem is more common with women, it can happen to people of any gender. Sometimes,…
Acne: What NOT to do!
The Search for Clear Skin Over 85% of Americans are affected by acne at some point in their lives, and a lot of people will develop unsightly acne scars. These scars come from the body’s attempts to repair skin by forming collagen fibers over damaged areas. If there’s too much or too little collagen, a…
Pediatric Dermatology: Your Child and Their Skin
Pediatric Dermatology: Your Child and Their Skin Does your child suffer from itchy, dry skin? Do they have warts or moles on their fingers or other areas of their body? Are their skin conditions causing them discomfort or pain? If so, it’s time to bring them to Derick Dermatology for a consultation and diagnosis. Although…
Derick Dermatology in Barrington
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…
How Birth Control Pills Can Help Acne
How Birth Control Pills Can Help Acne Lauren Fanta If you are a woman and notice acne breakouts (especially along your jawline, chin and neck) that worsen during your monthly cycle, you are not alone. Oral contraceptives, commonly known as birth control pills, can influence hormones and prevent acne—in addition to preventing pregnancy. Oral contraceptives have…
Acne from Athletic Gear (Mechanical Acne)
Acne from Athletic Gear (Mechanical Acne) Good things come to those who sweat… right? Have you ever heard the saying, “Never throw in the towel, use it to wipe off the sweat, then keep going?” For athletes, losing never comes easily: they play to win, they dream big and they never give up. If you…
Intralesional Kenalog Injections
Intralesional Kenalog Injections Lauren Fanta Tried and true, intralesional Kenalog injections have played an important role in the world of dermatology since their introduction in 1961. Intralesional Kenalog injections, or ILK injections, help reduce and suppress inflammation to an area of skin through the injection of steroid, through a fine needle. Kenalog, or triamcinolone acetonide,…
Dermatology and Your Children
Children Dermatologist Anything that makes children “different” from other kids – such as eczema, warts, acne, or moles – can also make them miserable. Fortunately, Derick Dermatology is staffed with practitioners who specialize in pediatric dermatology and love nothing more than helping kids heal so that they can feel good about themselves. Common Pediatric Concerns…
Derick Dermatology Presents the First Step to “a Better You.”
“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…