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Derick Dermatology, PLLC

Dermatopathology - Pathology, Dermatology, Non-Pharmacy Dispensing Site

Languages: English

About Derick Dermatology, PLLC

Derick Dermatology, PLLC is a medical practice located in Downers Grove, IL.

Our Facilities

Derick Dermatology, PLLC has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since May 31, 2006 and its NPI number is 1497792618 (certified on 05/31/2006).

Book an Appointment

To schedule an appointment, please call (847) 381-8899.

Dermatopathology - Pathology

Derick Dermatology, PLLC is a Dermatopathology - Pathology practice in Downers Grove, IL with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing skin disorders. Dermatopathologist - Pathologists at Derick Dermatology, PLLC perform diagnostic laboratory analysis of tissue samples. Dermatopathology - Pathology is a dermatology and pathology subspecialty that microscopically studies hair, nail, and skin diseases; practitioners are also versed in atomic pathology. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Dermatopathology - Pathology practices include eczema, psoriasis, oral or genital herpes, and melanoma. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dermatopathology - Pathology practices include skin biopsy, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence microscopy, and flow cytometry.

A dermatopathologist is an expert in diagnosing and monitoring diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings, and smears of skin lesions by means of light microscopy, electron microscopy, and fluorescence microscopy.

Dermatopathologist Pathologists in Downers Grove, IL

Dermatology

Derick Dermatology, PLLC is a Dermatology practice in Downers Grove, IL with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating children and adults with benign and malignant skin, hair, nail diseases. Dermatologists at Derick Dermatology, PLLC perform medical diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, management of inflammatory skin disorders, and diagnosis of skin manifestations of systemic and infectious diseases. Dermatology is a branch of medicine dedicated to diagnosing and treating dermal infections, diseases, and cosmetic disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Dermatology practices include acne, wrinkles, hair loss, moles, warts, canker sores, varicose veins, dermatitis, and skin cancers like melanoma. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dermatology practices include skin biopsies, chemical peels, cosmetic injections, hair removal, dermabrasion, skin grafts, and laser surgery.

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Dermatologists in Downers Grove, IL

Non-Pharmacy Dispensing Site

A site other than a pharmacy that dispenses medicinal preparations under the supervision of a physician to patients for self-administration. (e.g. physician offices, ER, Urgent Care Centers, Rural Health Facilities, etc.)

Non Pharmacy Dispensing Sites in Downers Grove, IL

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