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By:Laura Hunnewell I was a regular waxer for well over 15 years. I liked my esthetician and the convenience of not shaving. Things started to change with my skin and I was noticing that despite my efforts with exfoliation I was getting some…
By: Laura Hunnewell I wasn’t really sure about dermal fillers – in fact, I had seen a few people overdo it with Botox and knew what I did NOT want to look like! I was open to smoothing out my skin’s surface and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
By: Jessica Meyer Do you know what the most common form of cancer is in the United States? Skin cancer. Do you know which type of cancer is the most preventable? That’s right, skin cancer. The month of May is also…
By: Jessica Meyer With more research comes a new and hugely improved laser for tattoo removal. The PicoSure laser is now at Derick Dermatology and is the only one in the Chicagoland area! This laser can remove up to 75% of…
By: Jessica Meyer This month I couldn’t wait to come in for my tattoo removal because of the brand new laser at Derick Dermatology! The PicoSure laser was just set up and I was fortunate enough to be one of the…
By: Jessica Meyer With my laser tattoo removal process started, I’ve noticed the huge rise in popularity of laser tattoo removal. In the media especially, tattoo removal by all methods is being talked about more and more. Dr. Amy Derick has…
