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Doctorate of Medicine
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
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Dermatology, University of Chicago Hospitals
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Board Certified, American Board of Dermatology
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Member, American Academy of Dermatology
Member, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
Member, American Medical Association
Member, Women's Dermatologic Society
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Everything needs a structure. Your skin gets its structure—and its strength—from a fibrous protein called collagen. About 80 percent of your skin consists of collagen fibers. Collagen works in tangent with another protein, elastin, which provides skin its flexibility—its ability to stretch and then “spring back” to its original shape. Unfortunately, aging and sun exposure weaken collagen, eventually leading to some of the most tell-tale signs of advancing years: lines, wrinkles, and folds.
Several non-surgical skin treatments can help you can slow down and even reverse the breakdown of collagen in your skin. For example, laser therapy, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels can help stimulate the creation of new collagen. And dermal fillers can be strategically used to replenish lost natural collagen. New, more effective collagen-enhancing treatments and products become available every year. To learn about the wide variety of options available to you—and to determine which of the latest options is truly best for your skin—schedule a personal consultation with your physician. Do it today. Time—and the breakdown of your skin’s collagen—marches on!
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| Dr. Amy Derick |
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Dr. Derick is wonderful. My daughter has severe eczema and I went to Dr. Derick after numerous dissapointing, unsuccesful visits to her pediatrican (& others), and a bad flare up of my daughters eczema. We arrived to a very clean, impressive office, with very polite and professional staff. We were taken into a room where a nurse evaluated my daughter. It did take a while for Dr. Derick to finally get to our room, but once she came in, I was very pleased with the outcome. She was very detailed in her explanation of eczema, and explained more about it than any other doctor had that I met with. She diagnosed my daughter (confirming eczema), and suggested ways in which I could reduce the eczema. Again, at the time of my visit, my daughter had a severe flare up and we didn't know what to do anymore...we were at our wit's end. She gave us a few Rx's, gave us very detailed instructions & "tricks", and by the next day, my daughter's flare up was significantly decreased. I am so pleased with her, and when necessary, I will continue to go back.
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Cary,
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November 05, 2009
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 | Always seek treatment with an experienced physician. |  | Be willing to travel a bit for the best possible treatment. |  | During your consultation, ask questions regarding results, concerns, and after care. |
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 | | The Patient’s Guide™ is the most respected online publication providing information about collagen injections, aged and damaged skin, skin care treatments, and laser medicine. Our mission is to provide you with unbiased, scientifically accurate information about wrinkles and fine lines, as well as potential treatments. | | >>More About the Patient's Guide | |
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Patient Education
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