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by Julie Hancock Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that affects about 2% of the population. Treatment varies depending on the location, severity, and type of psoriasis. However, certain dietary changes can considerably improve this immune-mediated condition for many suffering…
By:Hanna Sutton No matter how slim or healthy a person may be, the majority of us all have a stubborn bulge or two on our bodies that we are self-conscious of. Whether it be a "muffin-top" on the flanks, an…
Shaving: Can't Live with It, Can't Live Without It Julie Hancock Women and men know the struggles of razor bumps: irritated, red spots that often look like pimples. Not only are razor bumps a cosmetic annoyance, they can be sore…
Lauren Fanta If you are a woman and notice acne breakouts (especially along your jawline, chin and neck) that worsen during your monthly cycle, you are not alone. Oral contraceptives, commonly known as birth control pills, can influence hormones and…
Good things come to those who sweat... right? Have you ever heard the saying, "Never throw in the towel, use it to wipe off the sweat, then keep going?" For athletes, losing never comes easily: they play to win, they dream…
Lauren Fanta Tried and true, intralesional Kenalog injections have played an important role in the world of dermatology since their introduction in 1961. Intralesional Kenalog injections, or ILK injections, help reduce and suppress inflammation to an area of skin through…
Excisions of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers by Hannah Heimdal Receiving a call from our office confirming that a biopsy site is either basal or squamous cell skin cancer is never a good feeling. The good news is that you are in…
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…
By Hanna Sutton "You get to keep all your skin today!" remarks certified nurse practitioner [Kristen Wozniak](/kristen-wozniak-fnp/) (who works in [Derick Dermatology](/)'s [Barrington](/location-barrington/) and [Elgin](/location-elgin/) locations) after a successfully clear skin exam of a patient. After all, that is the…
From the tiniest paper cut to a surgical incision, we know that the possibility of scarring exists. Like other scars, keloids occur after the skin is damaged; unlike other scars, however, they continue to grow, sometimes becoming more expansive, raised,…
