Dr. Amy Derick has been featured on the local CBS affiliate, CBS Chicago, about tattoo removal. In the article, she discusses tattoo removal procedures, and ways people have tried to personally remove regrettable tattoos. View the full article here…
DetailsDr. Amy Derick gives out some well needed dermatology advice for brides preparing for their wedding. For even more information, check out our recent blog post on the subject here. View the full article here…
DetailsWomen often come in looking for help to feel their very best for their upcoming wedding. You want to better your complexion, work on wrinkles, brown spots, acne, and even unwanted body fat. A few of our very own have started their regimens to prepare for the big day. Chitra, Angela, and Della have their…
DetailsBy: Jessica Meyer Patients often come in with symptoms that could fit two different diagnoses. Environmental irritants or a possible genetic skin condition could cause dry, itchy, flaky, red, or scaly skin. These two different conditions with very similar symptoms are eczema and psoriasis. Eczema (or atopic dermatitis) is typically a reaction from irritants or environmental factors,…
DetailsWe already know some of the amazing health benefits aspirin provides, like aiding in heart attack and stroke prevention, reduction of colorectal cancer risk, along with treating pain, headaches, and fevers. Aspirin use has also been correlated with reduction of risk in prostate, breast, bladder, ovarian, prostate, and esophageal cancer. A new, and notably large,…
DetailsHere is another article highlighting Amy’s discussion on tattoo removal: View the full article here…
DetailsWomen’s Dermatologic Society’s Board of Directors photos taken at the American Academy of Dermatology’s annual meeting in Miami (March, 2013).…
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How the Tattoo Removal Works By: Jessica Meyer The laser is called Q-Switch. The energy given off by each pulse of the Q-Switched laser targets pigment and heats up the ink (this happens in nanoseconds) and allows it to fragment. Because these fragments are digested by your body’s lymphatic system, healthy patients will have the best…
DetailsBy: Jessica Meyer All hail the retinoid! There are several versions of this Vitamin A derivative that work to improve a multitude of skin conditions, including moderate to severe acne, wrinkles, and sun damage. You may have heard of Atralin, Retin-A, Tretinoin, Kinerase, Epiduo, just to name a few. They all work to stimulate collagen growth, reduce…
DetailsBy: Jessica Meyer It only takes a few minutes to give your entire body a once over to check for new or changing moles. Familiarizing yourself with your body is so important, because it could potentially save your life! Malignant melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer, but it is detectable if you stay…
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