As you’re getting to know yourself in your 20s, dermatologists say you should also get to know your skin — and all your moles ...

For more severe cases, dermatologists may prescribe medications such as antibiotics, hormonal treatments like birth control pills and spironolactone that help reduce the effects of hormones on excess ...

Looking for information on sunscreen? Visit the Academy's Sun Protection Resource Center. Seeking shade, wearing sun-protective clothing — including a lightweight and long-sleeved shirt, pants, a wide ...

Foods that cause your blood sugar to rise quickly, such as white bread and fries, may worsen acne. Do you avoid eating greasy fries and burgers because you believe they’ll cause new pimples? There may ...

Regularly checking your skin can help catch skin cancer early, when it’s highly treatable. Follow these tips from board-certified dermatologists to check your skin for signs of skin cancer. Anyone can ...

Cómo utilizar los ABCDEs del melanoma para detectar el melanoma Para aumentar sus posibilidades de detectar el cáncer de piel temprano, cuando es más tratable, los ...

While comforting to some, nail biting can damage your fingers and nails and even lead to infection. To stop biting your nails, follow these tips from board-certified dermatologists. Nail biting ...

ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 6, 2025) — A recent American Academy of Dermatology survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults found that half worry about premature skin aging and only half use sunscreen regularly, ...

Whether you’re getting new ink or removing an unwanted tattoo, dermatologists say you should brush up on your skin cancer risk first. That’s because skin cancer is one of the few cancers you can see ...

The AAD recently launched a new measles resource center. The resource center was developed by the Academy’s Emerging Diseases Task Force and includes information about the history and current status ...

What is squamous cell carcinoma? Also called squamous cell skin cancer, this is a common type of skin cancer. It tends to develop in people who have had lots of sun exposure, use(d) tanning beds, or ...

The American Academy of Dermatology gratefully acknowledges the support from Regeneron. What causes squamous cell skin cancer? People usually develop this skin cancer because ultraviolet (UV) light ...