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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…
Did you know that spray sunscreen requires FOUR back and forth passes per body part to achieve adequate coverage? Or that a typical 6 oz. bottle of spray sunscreen contains only six applications? Sunscreen application was one of many topics covered…
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…
By Hanna Sutton Everyone flinches when something goes bump in the night, but what is your initial reaction when there’s a new bump on your skin? Though bumps on the skin are most likely something as benign as acne or…
By: Lauren Fanta With colder months approaching, as is the inevitable discomfort of itchy, dry skin. Now is the time to get your psoriasis or eczema under control. Although both are considered inflammatory skin conditions, understanding the difference between psoriasis…
Hannah Caroompas Whether we like it or not, it is nearing that time of year where freezing temperatures, high winds, and snow rule our lives. For outdoor snow sports enthusiasts, this means it is almost time to start gearing up!…
Julie Hancock Women and men know the struggles of razor bumps: irritated, red spots that often look like pimples. Not only are razor bumps a cosmetic annoyance, they can be sore and painful. So what are these pesky little bumps,…
Good things come to those who sweat… right? Have you ever heard the saying, “Never throw in the towel, use it to wipe off the sweat, then keep going?” For athletes, losing never comes easily: they play to win, they dream…
Skincare is often associated with vanity, but as the body’s largest organ, we know that it’s much, much more. And while there are scores of fashion magazines and skin care infomercials that would have you believe otherwise, there are beauty…
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…
