It’s a time to pay attention to your skin, learn about skin care, and adopt habits that can lead to a lifetime of healthier skin, hair, and nails. The AAD launched the first National Healthy Skin ...

Although laser hair removal is a common treatment, it’s also a serious procedure that involves aiming a powerful laser beam at your hair follicle. Watch this video to gather important information ...

With a little practice, bathing your baby is easy and provides a wonderful opportunity to bond with your little one. To make sure your baby stays safe, clean, and healthy during bath time, follow ...

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Approximately 9,500 people in the United States are diagnosed with this cancer every day. Skin cancer is also one of the most preventable ...

Psoriasis is common. About 2% of people living in the United States have this condition. 1 Most people who get psoriasis have white skin, but the condition develops in people of all races. Findings ...

Thank you for agreeing to take part in this important effort on behalf of the American Academy of Dermatology and the International League of Dermatologic Societies. Our hope is that information you ...

ROSEMONT, Ill. (Oct. 30, 2024) — A new initiative by the American Academy of Dermatology aims to shed light on an often misunderstood and debilitating condition, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). HS is a ...

WASHINGTON, DC (Nov. 1, 2024) — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) again finalized cuts to the physician fee schedule for 2025 for the fifth consecutive year, further hindering patient ...

ROSEMONT, Ill. (Oct. 29, 2024) — With the growing popularity of beauty influencers and viral skin care routines, social media is playing an integral role in shaping how people care for their skin.

Molluscum contagiosum is generally a harmless skin infection. You’ll often see small, firm bumps on the skin. Mollusca (the bumps) rarely appear on the palms or the soles, but you can get them in the ...

Corns and calluses are hard, thickened areas of skin that form as a result of friction or pressure on the skin. Corns and calluses develop naturally to help protect the skin underneath them. To treat ...

Although first-degree burns are not as serious as higher-degree burns, they can hurt quite a bit and can leave a scar if not properly treated. To treat a first-degree burn at home, follow these tips ...