Derick Dermatology - Near USF

01/23/2026

UV radiation is part of the natural energy produced by the sun. On the electromagnetic spectrum, UV light has shorter wavelengths than visible light, so your eyes can’t see UV, but your skin can feel it. Tanning beds also emit UV radiation. UV radiation is a proven human carcinogen.

Two types of UV light are proven to contribute to the risk for skin cancer:
* Ultraviolet A (UVA) has a longer wavelength. It is mainly associated with tanning and skin aging but can also lead to sunburn.
* Ultraviolet B (UVB) has a shorter wavelength. It is mainly associated with sunburn.�

While UVA and UVB rays differ in how they affect the skin, they both do harm. Unprotected exposure to UVA and UVB damages the DNA in skin cells, producing genetic defects, or mutations, that can lead to skin cancer and premature aging. UV rays can also cause eye damage, including cataracts and eyelid cancers.

Learn more about UV radiation: https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/uv-radiation/

01/16/2026

Skin cancer can happen to anyone, at any age, on any part of the body. And because skin cancers appear in many shapes and sizes, they can be challenging to identify.

While skin cancer pictures can be helpful in learning what skin cancer can look like, getting to know your own skin and understanding what to look for can help you detect cancer early when it’s easiest to cure.

To explore our skin cancer pictures page, visit: SkinCancer.org/pictures

12/29/2025

12/05/2025

Helande products are available at all Derick Dermatology offices or online at www.helande.com

11/07/2025

It's National Healthy Skin Month! This November we're dedicated to emphasizing the importance of good skin care and sharing tips that can lead to healthier skin, hair, and nails.

10/08/2025

If left untreated, eyelid skin cancers can become dangerous and disfiguring. At least 10% of cataract cases are attributable to UV exposure. It is important to protect your eyes from the sun — wide brim hats and sunglasses that block 99 or 100 percent of UVA and UVB rays — are important all year round.⁠
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10/03/2025

Eczema is a group of conditions that causes inflamed, irritated, and often itchy skin. Whether it's atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, or stasis dermatitis, your dermatologist knows how to diagnose and treat eczema.

09/18/2025

09/11/2025

Alopecia areata is a disease that causes hair loss. A board-certified dermatologist can tell you if you have this type of hair loss and what may help you regrow your hair.