July is Ultraviolet Safety Month By: Michelle Bate, FNP-C, DCNPNorth Suburban Dermatology Associates July is Ultraviolet Safety Month! Summertime is finally here once again! At North Suburban Dermatology Associates, we’re looking forward to enjoying the sunshine just as much as anyone else. In honor of Ultraviolet Safety Month, I would like to provide you with…
Incorporating Integrative Medicine into Dermatology By: Stacy McClure, MD, FAADBoard Certified Dermatologist | IDCP Certified Dermatology Associates of La Grange Dr. Stacy McClure is a board-certified dermatologist. Prior to joining Dermatology Associates of La Grange in 2009, she completed a two-year research fellowship at Northwestern University focusing on clinical trials in dermatology. She then began her…
Let’s talk about hair loss… Hair loss is a very common issue. In fact, it is thought that by the age of 35, up to two-thirds of men will experience some form of hair loss. There are different reasons for hair loss, Patrick Rice, PA-C helps us to understand further. Why does hair loss happen?…
Meet Joy Watson, our newest Physician Assistant! Joy Watson, PA-CNorth Suburban Dermatology Associates Joy Watson joined our North Suburban Dermatology Associates team earlier this year from Soderstrom Skin Institute, in Iowa. Joy is a board-certified physician assistant with over 17 years of experience and we are thrilled to have her! Joy received her bachelor of…
Mohs Surgery for the Removal of Skin Cancer by Dr. Meghan Morrow, MD, FAAD, FACMS What is Mohs Surgery? Mohs surgery, short for Mohs micrographic surgery, is a technique for the removal of skin cancers in cosmetically sensitive areas. It allows a detailed microscopic evaluation of all edges of the skin cancer by the Mohs…
Treating acne By: Kimberly Scwerdtfeger, FNP-C, DCNP It is safe to say that unfortunately many of us are familiar with acne vulgaris from firsthand experience. Acne is amongst the the most common skin conditions we see at North Suburban Dermatology Associates, and across the board at all SJH Derm practices. That said, it comes as…
Get Your Skin Ready for Winter The change of seasons is upon us, and while the fall colors are beautiful, this also means dry winter weather is just around the corner. For those with eczema prone skin it means the dry “winter itch” is coming! But fear not… there are ways to get ahead of…
Psoriasis Awareness Month August is recognized by the National Psoriasis Foundation as Psoriasis Awareness Month, bringing together people who suffer from psoriasis and encouraging support amongst them (which is over 8 million Americans alone!) Elizabeth Drumm, FNP-C, DCNP with Dermatology Associates of La Grange gave us the facts about this skin condition. What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is…
Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal is one of the most popular procedures performed in the United States to remove unwanted body hair. When performed by a licensed professional in a dermatology office setting, the benefits can be life changing. Sherrie Litke, one of our esteemed licensed estheticians, not to mention an expert on the…
Seborrheic Dermatitis: What to Know About Dry, Flaky, Itchy Skin Have you ever suffered from an itchy scalp? Maybe it’s flaky, with dry patches that dust your hair in an annoying layer. This may be uncomfortable and quite irritating, and it’s a condition called seborrheic dermatitis. Luckily, you can treat it with the right help.…