The AAD Ad Hoc Task Force on Dermatologic Resources for the Intervention and Prevention of Human Trafficking has developed the medical and educational resources in this resource center to help ...

The AAD’s Learning Center recently released a new course, Introduction to Patch Testing, which offers 5 CME credit hours ...

ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 29, 2025) — A recent survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults showed that nearly all Americans believe sun protection is important, with 1 in 4 citing the influence of a ...

ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 31, 2025) — The American Academy of Dermatology has announced the results of its annual election. The Academy’s new officers and board members will lead the world’s largest ...

Research breakthroughs are giving patients with atopic dermatitis/eczema more ways to treat this condition. See what a treatment plan may include.

Cellulitis is common, and anyone can get this infection. It’s estimated that 14.5 million cases of cellulitis are diagnosed in the United States each year. The number of people who get cellulitis is ...

Hair breakage can leave a person with frizzy, unhealthy looking hair. In our quest for beautiful hair, we often do things that damage our hair. Damaged hair is fragile, so it tends to break. Hair ...

How do dermatologists diagnose squamous cell skin cancer? When you see a board-certified dermatologist for a spot that might be skin cancer, your dermatologist will examine your skin carefully. If ...

Hand rashes can be frustrating, especially when the cause of your rash is unknown. To help prevent a hand rash, dermatologists offer these tips. Is the skin on your hands dry, thick, and scaly? Do you ...

Anyone can get scabies. Because skin-to-skin contact is the most common way to get scabies, the following people are especially susceptible: Having a weakened immune system also increases the risk of ...

If you have what feels like razor bumps or acne on the back of your neck or scalp, you may have acne keloidalis nuchae. Find out what can help. A dermatologist is a medical doctor who specializes in ...

Covering up brittle, soft, or damaged nails can worsen existing nail problems. Artificial nails can lengthen short nails, making your fingers look long and slender. They can also be hard on your nails ...