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 the following influences on acne: decreased breakouts, decreased inflammation,…
DetailsGood 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 are an athlete, losing the fight to…
DetailsLauren 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, reduces inflammation in…
DetailsReceiving a call from our office confirming that a biopsy site is either basal or squamous cell skin cancer is never a good feeling. The good news is that you are in good hands at Derick Dermatology. Now that your provider has informed you, your provider would now like to schedule a time for you…
DetailsIn recent years, skin cancer has become increasingly prominent–far outnumbering all other types of skin cancers combined. One specific type of skin cancer is called melanoma which affects the pigment-producing cells in the skin. Melanoma can present in various ways, e.g. atypical moles. Although melanoma cancer accounts for only about 1% of skin cancer cases,…
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Mohs Surgery By Hanna Sutton “You get to keep all your skin today!” remarks certified nurse practitioner Kristen Wozniak (who works in Derick Dermatology’s Barrington and Elgin locations) after a successfully clear skin exam of a patient. After all, that is the best case scenario when a patient comes in for an annual checkup with…
DetailsFrom the tiniest paper cut to a surgical incision, we know that the possibility of scarring exists. Like other scars, keloids occur after the skin is damaged; unlike other scars, however, they continue to grow, sometimes becoming more expansive, raised, and dark in color. The following information can help you determine if a visit to…
DetailsAnything 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 dermatology care for children and love nothing more than helping kids heal so that they can feel good about themselves. Common Childhood Skin Concerns There…
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Since September of 2014, Derick Dermatology has been delighted to count Dr. Amanda LaReau among our highly skilled practitioners. At the distinguished Stanford University, Dr. LaReau received a B.A. in Human Biology with a minor in Chemistry. She then attended Yale University School of Medicine where she fell in love with dermatology: “In college and in…
DetailsSkincare is often associated with vanity, but as the body’s largest organ, we know that it’s much, much more. And while there are scores of fashion magazines and skin care infomercials that would have you believe otherwise, there are beauty regimens and products that may actually be harming your skin. Derick Dermatology wants you to…
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