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You can always count on children to stump you with their questions. Sometimes you are stumped because you don't know the answer, but other times you are stumped because you never dreamed that they would ask such a thing and…
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Titian, ginger, auburn, amber, russet, or copper, all are words used to describe redheads. Only one to two percent of the world's population have red hair; as the rarest natural hair color, many covet it. However a recent study suggests…
One of Derick Dermatology's many superstars is Jenny Brophy, PA-C . Jenny was excited enough by the prospect of joining the Derick Dermatology team that she was willing to interview with them a mere three days before her wedding. Jenny…
Derick Dermatology is proud to announce the opening of their new location at 85 West Algonquin Road, Suite 220, in Arlington Heights, Illinois. As of September 12th, patients can revel in the elegance of a luxurious and pristine facility, experience…
As a courtesy to all of their current and prospective patients, Derick Dermatology would like to tell you about some of the risks associated with indoor tanning. Consider this scenario. Today is the day that you decided to get yourself…
Summer is the time for the beach and fun in the sun, isn't it? If you have a condition called eczema, that isn't always the case. Eczema is a skin condition that has any number of possible causes. It can…
William James, the American philosopher who trained as a physician said, "Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." Dr. Amy Derick, CEO and Medical Director of Derick Dermatology, took William James' philosophy to heart when she…
