Coming Soon: Derick Dermatology in Wesley Chapel, Fl Wesley Chapel offers an upscale, energetic environment in a rural area where residents enjoy a suburban lifestyle. A rapidly growing community with many parks, golf courses, restaurants and resorts, sports venues, and upscale shopping, the Tampa suburb welcomes new residents and native Floridians. Derick Dermatology, a Chicago-based…
DetailsIt may not always occur to someone to think first of a dermatologist for nail care, but no one else knows how to handle it effectively. Any change in size or shape, texture, or color may mean nothing, but a board-certified dermatologist can interpret it. Aside from their natural beauty, nails perform many tasks that…
DetailsAlmost everyone has unwanted hair that seems displeasing. A desire to do something about it requires a review of the available options. However, the choice remains far from simple. After all, a process that affects the body’s largest organ, the skin, can produce lasting effects. It may not receive as much respect as the heart,…
DetailsSpring’s arrival gives you a perfect time to refresh your skincare routine. After a winter of protecting against the dry, harsh weather, you can lighten up for spring. Your skin’s healthy, glowing look reflects a shift to milder spring days with seasonal skincare. A change in seasons lets you adapt your routine to suit your…
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Advancements in Dermatology Building on a body of knowledge developed over centuries, the field of dermatology continues to serve a critical need in society. Modern dermatology offers great possibilities far beyond the imagination of ancient Egyptian caregivers or the founders of the first school for dermatologists in 1801. Considering Some Remarkable Advances A product that works…
DetailsWhile it may seem difficult to imagine, ancient Egyptian physicians practiced dermatology. Even in 3500 B.C., they realized that skin issues mattered to patients. Writings at the time show their understanding of dermatological diseases. Inscriptions and engravings demonstrate that they used arsenic to treat skin cancer and sour milk to improve the skin’s appearance. By…
DetailsThe appearance of harmless skin tags seems to occur more frequently over time, but people below age 50 may have them too. Medical science has not confirmed a cause for them, but potential reasons include aging, genetics, hormone imbalances, obesity, pregnancy and skin irritation. Tags may occur anywhere on the body, but most frequently they…
DetailsA success rate approaching 99 percent provides the greatest chance for a total cure of skin cancer with Mohs surgery. Innovative techniques developed by Dr. Frederick Mohs at the University of Wisconsin introduced life-saving procedures that dermatologists at Derick Dermatology implement for patients. With minimal scarring, the Mohs method gives patients and loved ones a…
DetailsWhile the World Atlas does not credit the breezes from Lake Michigan for naming Chicago the Windy City, the cold and dry gusts make skincare in the winter extremely challenging. Dryness produces effects on the skin that everyone recognizes and no one wants, but preventing it requires a dedicated effort. On the other hand, retaining…
DetailsA decision to get a tattoo may seem like a good idea at the time, but it can produce regrets and hopes for a do-over. Body art has existed for centuries by choice, tradition, or culture, varying in popularity over the years. Acceptance of tattoos in the United States has encouraged an estimated 50 percent…
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