Coolsculpting
® – Reshape Your Body Without Surgery We can devote hours to “spot” exercise and months following special diets only to realize that neither has affected the very areas we want to reduce. If we don’t want to undergo a…
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Botox
® – Why Settle for Crow’s Feet, Frown and Forehead Lines? Are you troubled because your face is showing signs of age? Have you developed “smile lines” near your eyes? Is there a furrow between your eyebrows and frown lines…
Welcome Lauren Baruch, PA-C!
We welcome Lauren Baruch, PA-C, to the Derick Dermatology team! Lauren grew up in Barrington, Illinois and attended Barrington High School where she was an all-state soccer player. Before joining Derick Dermatology, she worked in a fast-paced orthopedics office for…
Dr. Derick Discusses Sun-Safety with the Buffalo Grove Aquatics Team
Did you know that spray sunscreen requires FOUR back and forth passes per body part to achieve adequate coverage? Or that a typical 6 oz. bottle of spray sunscreen contains only six applications? Sunscreen application was one of many topics covered…
The ABCDEs of Melanoma
Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer that can be fatal if not identified and treated early. At Derick Dermatology, we take great pride in protecting our patients from harmful melanomas by performing thorough, full-body, skin examinations. Since…
5-Star Review ft. Dr. LaReau and Nena Audisho
At Derick Dermatology, we strive to ensure that our staff provides our patients with the best experience possible. Here is a patient review for our Barrington office. We are so proud of Dr.Amanda LaReau and Nena for their great work! “I have always…
Dr. Derick speaks at Buffalo Grove Park District
The Buffalo Grove Park District invited Dr. Derick to speak to over 200 members of their camp staff about the importance of sun safety. We applaud the BGPD for recognizing that their camp counselors have the opportunity to be role models through…
Welcome Dr. Andrew Thompson!
Please join us in welcoming our newest Derick Dermatologist, Dr. Andrew Thompson, M.D.! Dr. Thompson attended Baylor College of Medicine and graduated in the top 20% of his class. He then moved to Chicago for the residency program in dermatology…
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
By Hanna Sutton Everyone flinches when something goes bump in the night, but what is your initial reaction when there’s a new bump on your skin? Though bumps on the skin are most likely something as benign as acne or…
Melanoma in People with Darker Skin
By: Hanna Sutton Melanin is the brown pigment responsible for giving African Americans their darker complexion and for giving most Caucasians tan skin when they are exposed to sunlight. Increased melanin production in African Americans offers some protection from the…