Get to know our founder

Learn more about the woman behind Helande, award-winning dermatologist Dr. Amy Derick.

About Dr. Amy Derick, MD

Dr. Amy Derick is a leading board-certified dermatologist and the founder of Derick Dermatology, one of the largest, highly-rated independent dermatology clinics in the United States. Helande is an extension of that patient-centric clinic, an embodiment of Amy’s determination to put the power of clinical skincare into your hands at home. 

Amy’s story of Helande

From a young age, I wanted to help people. 

My earliest memories are of my Swedish grandmother Jane, a nurse whose love for helping others was so vibrant she practically glowed. I basked in her lessons about health and helande, the Swedish concept of healing. She spoke with such confidence and beauty (and wow, did she have incredible skin). She sparked something in me that guides me to this day: a passion for helping others embrace their best selves through health and healing.

For nearly two decades, I have made this passion a reality through dermatology. I went on to found Derick Dermatology, one of the largest independent dermatology practices in the country, where we’re known for putting our patients’ needs above all else. Helande is my next chapter, created to answer my patients’ number one question: How do I care for my skin at home? 

The answer goes back to my grandmother Jane’s concept of Helande. I curated these skincare solutions to pass along her dedication to skin health and healing. The same one that has driven my work and life for decades. 

Our products instill in you the ability to feel healthy, confident, and complete in your own skin. Let us help you discover your Helande.

Board-Certified Dermatologist

  • Founder, owner, and CEO of Derick Dermatology, LLC, one of the largest independent dermatology clinics with 23 locations across Illinois and Florida (and over 87,000 5-star reviews!)

  • Received her Doctorate in Medicine (with honors) and completed her dermatology residency at the University of Chicago.

  • Chosen as the Advocate of the Year (2021) by the American Academy of Dermatology, in recognition of her advocacy at the state and national level in Dermatology.

  • Included on the list of America’s Best Cosmetic Dermatologists (2022) by Newsweek, one of just 125 dermatologists recognized.

  • Holds faculty appointments at Northwestern University, University of Chicago, and University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where she serves as a Clinical Instructor of Dermatology, Academic Associate Member of Dermatology, and Voluntary Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology, respectively.

  • Received the Presidential Citation Award: Commitment (2020) from the American Academy of Dermatology for being instrumental in passing the first state legislation in the US classifying skin cancer screenings as preventative care without any out-of-pocket costs to the patient.

Learn to heal, improve, and protect 
your skin - with confidence.

Whatever your skin goal, Helande gives you the dermatologist-recommended skincare steps you need to build healthy habits from the comfort of your home.

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