Advances in technology provide new opportunities for improving office efficiency and better patient care. But they also pose challenges to physicians seeking to take full advantage of these tools, said Amy Derick, M.D. at the 2012 annual meeting of the…
Dr. Amy Derick recently served as faculty at the Cosmetic Bootcamp University in Chicago, attended by approximately 50 physicians; including plastic surgeons, dermatologists, ophthalmologists and Ear, Nose and Throat specialists. She is shown in this photo conducting Botox® injections during…
Why Am I Going Gray? Sooner or later, even as your hair keeps growing, those little pots of ink in the follicles start running dry. O.K.: there aren’t really little pots. And there isn’t an allotted amount of pigment. But…
Smoking, Ink Color Affect Laser Tattoo Removal Regret getting that Chinese character tattoo that turned out to be gibberish? Can’t face turning 30 with the “Hello Kitty” tat you got on a whim a decade ago?
You’re not alone.
Studies suggest that…
Surprise skin care product is tops, say dermatologists When children start getting acne, which usually occurs during the teen years, steps need to be added to their skin care routines. Derick, who is the founder and director of Derick Dermatology…
Dr. Derick speaks about “Tattoo infections linked to manufacturers’ ink” on Reuters. The infections prompted an investigation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that uncovered 22 confirmed cases, 4 probable cases, and 27 possible cases of contamination-related…
Tattoo infections linked to manufacturers’ ink Contaminated tattoo ink caused at least 22 skin and soft tissue infections last fall in four U.S. states, according to an analysis released on Wednesday. The infections prompted an investigation by the U.S. Centers for…
Dr. Derick comments on sun protection for drivers. Many of us slather on the sunscreen before heading outdoors, but are you applying it before you get in the car for your morning and evening commute? If you’re not, you should be,…
Michigan Avenue- Q & A With: Dermatologist Dr. Amy Derick Every year, more than 22,000 skin-conscious Chicagoans flock to Derick Dermatology, an über-elegant medical and cosmetic treatments practice in Barrington run by Dr. Amy Derick. This summer, Dr. Derick is…
Dr. Derick discusses sun safety for golfers. On my last few business trips to sunnier regions, someone has asked me about my complexion. I have a few age spots and wrinkles but for the most part my skin is clear and…