Cecelia H. Ricketts, MD

Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunologist

Dr. Cecelia H. Ricketts is a Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunologist in Wilmette, IL with special training and skill in managing immune system disorders of the nails, skin, and hair. As a Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunologist, Cecelia H. Ricketts, MD performs specialized laboratory tests and consults with other specialists to develop treatment protocols. Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology is the use of diagnostic testing to identify immuno-dermatologic disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunologists include autoimmune skin disorders like psoriasis, scleroderma, dermatomyositis, epidermolysis bullosa, and skin cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunologists include delivery and analysis of blood tests and skin biopsies.

A dermatologist who utilizes various specialized laboratory procedures to diagnose disorders characterized by defective responses of the body's immune system. Immunodermatologists also may provide consultation in the management of these disorders and administer specialized forms of therapy for these diseases.