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One of Derick Dermatology’s many superstars is Jenny Brophy, PA-C. Jenny was excited enough by the prospect of joining the Derick Dermatology team that she was willing to interview with them a mere three days before her wedding. Jenny enjoys making every experience meaningful for her patients. “My goal is to create a lasting personal…
Summer is the time for the beach and fun in the sun, isn’t it? If you have a condition called eczema, that isn’t always the case. Eczema is a skin condition that has any number of possible causes. It can be hereditary, a genetic disease passed down from generation to generation or the result of…
William James, the American philosopher who trained as a physician said, “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” Dr. Amy Derick, CEO and Medical Director of Derick Dermatology, took William James’ philosophy to heart when she worked to change attitudes about school and summer camp sunscreen bans. Dr. Derick knows the…
Part of the thriving Chicago, Illinois metropolitan area, Crystal Lake or “CL” as it is sometimes abbreviated by it local residents, is a thriving city that bears the name of the beautiful lake it borders, Crystal Lake. Its inviting motto, “A Great Place to Live,” is indicative of its culture and the satisfaction of its…
Do you know what former president Bill Clinton, the Princess of Wales, Diana and long ago film star, W.C. Fields have or had in common? They are or were all living with rosacea, a disease that causes a reddening of the skin, affecting more than 14 million Americans today. As the disease develops, it can…
The Realities of Aging Skin As we pass milestones in life, such as graduating school, getting our first good job, getting married, having a family, buying a house- all of us have a common ground despite social status, ethnicity, education level or background. We all inevitably grow older. As you grow older, your aging skin…