Category Archives: Press and Media

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Excision of a Melanoma

Articles, Blog, Skin Cancer, Press and Media By Chris Nichols

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…

Mohs Surgery

Articles, Blog, Mohs Surgery, Skin Cancer, Press and Media By Derick Dermatology

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…

The Facts About Keloids

Blog, Keloids, Press and Media By Derick Dermatology

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,…

Dermatology and Your Children

Blog, Press and Media By Derick Dermatology

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

Blog, Press and Media By Derick Dermatology

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?

Blog, Press and Media By Derick Dermatology

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?

Blog, Press and Media By Derick Dermatology

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

Articles, Blog, Press and Media By Derick Dermatology

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

Blog, Press and Media By Derick Dermatology

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…