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In 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,…
As winter in Chicago approaches you may be dreading “winter skin” – dry, itchy, and so uncomfortable. Central heating pulls the moisture out of the air inside, adding to the rigors outside – harsh cold and more dry air and…
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Amy Derick, M.D., Derick Dermatology, LLC, Arlington Heights was among five suburban entrepreneurs announced for EY’s Entrepreneur Of The Year 2019 Award in the Midwest. Through the Entrepreneur Of The Year® program, we recognize and celebrate unstoppable entrepreneurs who redefine the…
Julie Hancock Who would have thought there is any overlap between the fields of dermatology and dentistry? Surprisingly, there is! If you are part of the 10 to 15 percent of Americans who grind their teeth, masseter Botox may be…
In 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,…
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…
Dry skin is part and parcel of our frosty winter months. When we’re outdoors, the cold air has far less humidity than warm air; when we’re indoors, we heat our homes and offices with warm, dry air. Between the two,…
Chicago area winters are brutal. Between the seasonal drop in temperature and the winds that blow off of Lake Michigan, we have more than our share of below zero days. Those frigid days and nights come with a number of…
Mole, beauty mark, or freckle – whatever you might call these dark spots on your skin, it’s often hard to tell if they are simple irregularities or potentially cancerous spots. According to the CDC, skin cancer is the most common…
