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…
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…
Hidradenitis Suppurativa By Hanna Sutton Everyone flinches when something goes bump in the night, but what is your initial reaction when there’s a new bump on your skin? Though bumps on the skin are most likely something as benign as acne or folliculitis, if you’ve noticed some strange bumps in areas of the skin that…
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…
Psoriasis vs Eczema By: Lauren Fanta With colder months approaching, as is the inevitable discomfort of itchy, dry skin. Now is the time to get your psoriasis or eczema under control. Although both are considered inflammatory skin conditions, understanding the difference between psoriasis and eczema can help you understand different treatment options used to effectively…
Raynaud’s Disease By Julie Hancock Raynaud’s disease is a condition characterized by reduced blood flow to certain areas of the body, especially the fingers and toes. Sometimes there is an underlying medical condition that is causing this phenomenon, known as secondary Raynaud’s, but sometimes this is not the case, and is subsequently referred to as…
Should You Wear Sunscreen in the Winter? By: Hanna Sutton As fall is beginning to fade into winter and days above sixty degrees begin to seem like a distant memory, our daily routines change. The days are shorter and cooler, we layer on thicker sweaters and scarves as the weeks pass by. However, there is…
How Dietary Changes Can Impact Psoriasis by Julie Hancock Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that affects about 2% of the population. Treatment varies depending on the location, severity, and type of psoriasis. However, certain dietary changes can considerably improve this immune-mediated condition for many suffering from psoriasis. Psoriasis has also been linked to an…
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…
Many people underestimate how important it is to include a dermatologist on their healthcare team. Not only are dermatologists uniquely qualified to spot and evaluate any skin abnormalities before they become harmful, they also treat an array of other skin-related conditions. Even if you believe yourself to be at low risk for skin cancer, you…