While 57% of Americans regularly use sunscreen and more Americans report taking steps to protect their skin, one-third said they got a sunburn in the past year.

The results you see after getting a chemical peel depend largely on the skill of the person performing the peel. To protect your health and get the results you seek, you should see a dermatologist or ...

Even if you get inked by a licensed tattoo artist and follow the aftercare, your skin can react in weird and unexpected ways. Some reactions happen immediately. Others take weeks or years to appear.

The American Academy of Dermatology gratefully acknowledges the support from Incyte Dermatology. If you have spots or patches of skin that look lighter than your natural skin tone, white, or even pink ...

Board-certified dermatologist Chris Adigun, MD, FAAD, recommends durable manicures like the one that you can get from dip powder nails for some of her patients. This hard-as-nails manicure can help a ...

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

How do dermatologists diagnose herpes simplex? During an outbreak, a dermatologist often can diagnose herpes simplex by looking at the sores. To confirm that a patient has herpes simplex, a ...

Healthy-looking facial hair starts with healthy skin. With the right skin care, it’s possible to prevent problems like dandruff, ingrown hair, acne, and itch. To keep your facial hair healthy, follow ...

Why should a dermatologist diagnose what type of scar you have? While it may seem obvious that you have a scar, it’s important to have a dermatologist examine it before it’s treated. Scars are complex ...

Do you continue to break out even though you’ve tried plenty of acne treatments? Are you convinced that nothing’s going to work, but given time, the acne will clear on its own? You don’t have to wait.

Join your peers at the 2026 AADA Legislative Conference and tell Congress to reform Medicare physician payment, the Academy’s sole Federal congressional advocacy priority. Two days of networking and ...