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Dr. Amy Derick featured in Refinery29

Dr. Amy Derick was recently featured in an article on Refinery29 in which she discussed protecting your hair and scalp from the sun’s UV rays. Click here to find out if you need to be a bit more proactive when it comes to protecting your hair and scalp in the sun. View the full article here…

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How to Treat Dry Skin

The frigid temperatures and long winter have added stress to our general skin health. Artificial heat in our homes removes moisture from the air, further aggravating the existing skin condition. Adding a humidifier in your bedroom will help to put moisture back into the air. While going to school to obtain my esthetician’s license, I saw a variety…

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All About Eyes

When I wake up in the morning, I often glance in the mirror and notice that the skin around my eyes is not what it used to be! And let’s not forget the added bonus of puffiness and dark circles. Dehydration, a night of too many cocktails, daily stress, and this most extremely dry winter can certainly…

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Dr. Amy Derick in Yahoo! Finance

Dr. Amy Derick is featured in a Yahoo! Finance article entitled ‘The Big Business of Smelling Like a Rose.’ The article discusses the many products on shelves that are made to make sure you smell good. Dr. Amy Derick talks about what happens if you were to decide to go a bit without a shower. View…

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Derick Dermatology in Letters and Communications

Derick Dermatology’s Amy Derick and Monica Lai have contributed an article to Letters and Communications. The article, entitled “The Plastic Occluder: A Protective Instrument During Cryosurgery,” discusses the use of plastic occluders during cryosurgery. Occluders are used to comfortably shield a patient’s eyes during cryosurgery. To read the entire article, please click the link below…

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Dr. Amy Derick featured in Currents

In the September/October 2013 issue of American Society for Dermatologic Surgery’s publication, Currents, Dr. Amy Derick is featured in a discussion about preserving business reputation through Derick Dermatology’s online reviews. It’s an interesting piece about how reviews can impact a business. To read a PDF of the article, please click below. Currents PDF…

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Summer Make Up

I need to switch my face makeup routine a bit in the summer as heavier tinted moisturizers or foundations don’t sit well on my skin in this heat. I like lighter and brighter make up with sunscreen. How do we achieve a fresh faced look in the humid summer months? I start by cleansing the face…

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July is National UV Safety Month

By: Laura Hunnewell A recent email from a friend prompted me to write about this topic. After spending many of her teen and young adult years in the sun, she felt the need to see a dermatologist. Much to her surprise, she received the news that she has Basal Cell Carcinoma. She sent me the following email…

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