AADA President Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, has personally advocated on behalf of the specialty in Washington, D.C. for ...

The free skin cancer screening program is the AAD's longest-standing public health program. Since its inception in 1985, dermatologists have conducted more than 2.8 million free screenings and ...

Incidence rates Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. (1,2) Current estimates are that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. (3) It is estimated that ...

Manicure and pedicure safety Having beautiful nails is less a matter of luck and more a matter of caring for them correctly. Here are dermatologists' top manicure and pedicure tips.

Do you know that some sunscreens can prevent sunburn, reduce your risk of getting skin cancer, and help prevent early signs of skin aging? This infographic tells you how to choose a sunscreen that ...

From general fatigue to possible Parkinson's disease, skin, hair, and nail conditions can be symptoms of a range of ailments. Though skin is on the outside of your body, it can be a surprisingly clear ...

Working out affects skin in good and not-so-good ways. Board-certified dermatologists share what to do before and after your workout to prevent unwanted skin issues.

Guttate psoriasis: If your child develops this type of psoriasis, you’ll likely see small, scaly, teardrop-shaped spots scattered on the skin. It’s possible. Children get psoriasis. This disease can ...

While anyone can develop light spots on their skin, these spots tend to be more noticeable if you have brown or black skin. Areas of lighter (or darker) skin develop for many reasons. Here’s why you ...

The scaly, greasy patches on your baby's scalp are called cradle cap. Follow these dermatologist tips to loosen and remove the scale to help treat cradle cap at home. Your new baby has the softest ...

How do dermatologists diagnose granuloma annulare? If you may have granuloma annulare annulare, your dermatologist will exam your skin and ask some questions.

The future is bright for these cutting-edge treatments, including light therapy. When it comes to the use of laser technology in skin care, the future is now. Concepts that were once reserved for ...