Are Your Hands Shouting Your Age? As we age, our hands develop telltale signs, age spots, wrinkled skin, and loss of volume. If you are bothered by these changes you may be pleased to learn there are dermatological treatments available…
The Scoop on Face Washing Washing your face is such a basic activity, you've done it since you were a child. But there really is a "best way" to wash your face to be sure it is cleansed properly and…
Hope for Photoaged Skin When you look into the mirror does the reflection smiling back at you seem to have lost some of its sparkle? Do you see freckles, fine lines, wrinkles, and rough texture that weren't there just last…
As winter in Chicago approaches you may be dreading "winter skin", dry, itchy, and so uncomfortable. Central heating pulls the moisture out of the air inside, adding to the rigors outside, harsh cold and more dry air and wind. Together,…
Hand Sanitizer and Your Skin Hand sanitizers were created in the 1990s by medical professionals looking for a quick way to sanitize their hands between patients, especially when soap and water were not available. In order to kill bacteria, the…
Does your child suffer from itchy, dry skin? Do they have warts or moles on their fingers or other areas of their body? Are their skin conditions causing them discomfort or pain? If so, it's time to bring them to…
Hydration vs. Moisturizing: Know the Difference! Moisturizers and hydrators both help to make sure your skin gets all the water it needs to prevent dryness and dehydration and help your skin to appear more youthful and supple. But they work…
Arlington Heights , IL, August 8, 2019, The playground equipment at Ringwood School Primary Center now has built-in sun protection for children thanks to a newly installed, permanent shade structure. Made possible by a generous donation from Derick Dermatology in…
Dermatologists are medical doctors that specialize in treatment of the skin. You may not consider a dermatologist to be a necessary member of your medical team, but you might want to reconsider. The many years of education and training in…
For many years women have enjoyed the benefits of the many esthetic treatments available to enhance and improve their appearance. In recent years the number of men who have discovered that they, too, can benefit from these treatments has been…