National dermatologic society membership in the country where you reside: A current letter indicating you are a member in good standing which should include the type of membership held. The letter ...

Follow these tips from board-certified dermatologists to treat boils and styes at home. Boils are pus-filled skin infections that occur around a hair follicle or oil gland. This causes a red, painful ...

ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 1, 2026) — The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) today released results from its annual Practice Safe Sun Survey, revealing many Americans still engage in risky sun behaviors ...

Last time you shopped for skin care products, you might have noticed facial masks seem to be everywhere. Facial masks are marketed as products that can help improve your skin tone, texture, and health ...

The cause of this disease is still a bit of a mystery. Based on what scientists have learned so far, we know that hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) begins in hair follicles. These are tiny structures in ...

Checking your skin for signs of skin cancer can be lifesaving. It's a common misbelief that only people with light skin develop skin cancer. If you have a darker skin tone, you can get skin cancer.

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) — Florida-based board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon Andrew H. Weinstein, MD, MPH, FAAD, has been elected to lead the American Academy of Dermatology. He will ...

Lichen planus is a condition that can cause many different signs and symptoms, including small bumps on the skin, irritated gums, splitting nails, nail loss, itchy bumps on scalp, and hair loss. You ...

The hormones your body creates during pregnancy can cause eczema to develop or worsen. In fact, eczema is the most common skin disease people experience during pregnancy.

ROSEMONT, Ill. (Sept. 17, 2024) — Nutritional supplements offer a convenient way to easily increase your daily intake of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients without making significant lifestyle ...

Red light is a popular treatment for skin concerns, especially signs of aging like wrinkles, age spots, and sagging skin. People are also using it to treat hair loss. Whether you want to treat your ...