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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…
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How Sunlight Damages Your Skin
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…
Derick Dermatology Donates Shade Structure to Ringwood School Primary Center
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…
Welcome Lauren Baruch, PA-C!
We welcome Lauren Baruch, PA-C, to the Derick Dermatology team! Lauren grew up in Barrington, Illinois and attended Barrington High School where she was an all-state soccer player. Before joining Derick Dermatology, she worked in a fast-paced orthopedics office for…
Welcome Dr. Andrew Thompson!
Please join us in welcoming our newest Derick Dermatologist, Dr. Andrew Thompson, M.D.! Dr. Thompson attended Baylor College of Medicine and graduated in the top 20% of his class. He then moved to Chicago for the residency program in dermatology…
Excision of a Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
Excisions of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers by Hannah Heimdal Receiving a call from our office confirming that a biopsy site is either basal or squamous cell skin cancer is never a good feeling. The good news is that you are in…
Mohs Surgery
By Hanna Sutton “You get to keep all your skin today!” remarks certified nurse practitioner Kristen Wozniak (who works in Derick Dermatology’s Barrington and Elgin locations) after a successfully clear skin exam of a patient. After all, that is the…
Is Earlobe Repair Right For You?
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
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,…
Why a Dermatologist Should be Part of Your Healthcare Team
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…