Dr. Derick discusses acne treatments. Many of us turn to drugstore products to combat breakouts, which is a great first line of defense. However, no two pimples are alike, and a dermatologist is able to provide customized advice and treatment options for acne sufferers. Not sure if your bump in the skin care road warrants…
DetailsAmy Derick, MD serves on the Board of Directors of the Women’s Dermatologic Society. She is shown addressing the Board at its Annual Meeting, along with Diane Berson, MD, WDS President (2011-2012). Amy Derick, MD is pictured with WDS colleagues and friends at the 2011 Board & Leadership Dinner at the Annual Meeting of the American…
DetailsShining a light on Sun Safety Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors. The beautiful weather and long summer days bring people out to enjoy the parks, pools and beaches and provide a great opportunity to get fit and stay healthy. The summer sun brightens up everyone’s day, but it does come with…
DetailsDo I Need To Stick to One Line For All of My Skin Care? It depends. “If you’re using basic skin care — moisturizers, SPFs, cleansers — it’s fine to mix and match,” says Chicago dermatologist Amy Derick. “But if you introduce active ingredients, such as retinoids or alphahydroxy acids, and you’re not seeing a…
DetailsFeel the (Sun)burn?: How to Save Your Skin from Too Much Sun It starts out innocently enough. You tan a little too much, sunscreen slips your mind or you figure it’s not the end of the world if you don’t bother reapplying. Next thing you know, the gorgeous skin you’ve been prepping all year to…
DetailsSee what Dr. Amy Derick was just quoted as saying about pores in the New York Times. Lately Justine Heilner, 37, a landscape architect in Manhattan, has been noticing dirt in more than just her gardens. When she gazes into the mirror, she also sees what looks like grime in the enlarged pores on her…
DetailsCheck out Dr. Amy Derick’s recent comments about acne treatments in The Wall Street Journal. While three-step kits aren’t necessarily better for the skin than products from various makers, kits can “increase compliance” among patients following a skin-care regimen, says Amy Derick, a dermatologist in Barrington, Ill.…
DetailsDr. Amy Derick received the 2011 William Fremd High School Distinguished Graduate Award in recognition of her outstanding achievements in the field of medicine. She is honored to receive such a meaningful award from her high school alma mater. Dr. Amy Derick shown at the podium at William Fremd High School, where she was presented with…
DetailsConsumers seek younger-looking skin with a variety of creams and lotions. Marie Palmieri is not the sort to leave things to chance. The 22-year-old Suffolk University senior, a public relations major, knows appearances will be key in her chosen profession and has a precise daily routine already in place to make sure she puts her…
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