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Dermatology and Your Children

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Children Dermatologist Anything that makes children "different" from other kids, such as eczema, warts, acne, or moles, can also make them miserable. Fortunately, Derick Dermatology is staffed with practitioners who specialize in dermatology care for children and love nothing more…

Amanda LaReau, MD

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Since September of 2014, Derick Dermatology has been delighted to count Dr. Amanda LaReau among our highly skilled practitioners. At the distinguished Stanford University, Dr. LaReau received a B.A. in Human Biology with a minor in Chemistry. She then attended Yale…

What is Volbella and is it for You?

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Derick Dermatology has recently started offering Volbella treatments and their patients are loving the results! If you've been curious about fillers but haven't heard about Volbella, here are some facts that just might convince you to make an appointment today. What…

Is Earlobe Repair Right For You?

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While pierced ears may have started the trend, body piercings are almost as common as tattoos these days. Nose, eyebrow, tongue, lip, or otherwise, almost any body part can be used for ornamentation. Regardless of location, any body piercing can…

Treating Dry Winter Skin

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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,…

Tracy Campbell, MD

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To say that Derick Dermatology is honored to have had this month's Doctor on board for over four years is an understatement. Board-Certified Dr. Tracy Campbell joined our practice in 2012 and has been an asset ever since. For her undergraduate…

How to Prevent Frostbite

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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…

Why a Dermatologist Should be Part of Your Healthcare Team

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Many people underestimate how important it is to include a dermatologist on their healthcare team. Not only are dermatologists uniquely qualified to spot and evaluate any skin abnormalities before they become harmful, they also treat an array of other skin-related…

When to Worry About a Mole

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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…