Guideline highlights. These guidelines are the AAD’s first guidelines specific to the management of pediatric AD, published with the objectives of appraising the evidence and pr ...

While hantavirus is remains rare, dermatologists could be among the first to see patients with hantavirus infection because skin findings (petechial eruption, particularly axillary) can appear early ...

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 ...

Weeping eczema can feel uncomfortable and distressing. By partnering with a board-certified dermatologist, you can manage it at home and get relief. When fluid leaks from eczema spots and patches on ...

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.

Your dermatologist can tell you whether you have melasma or another condition and what may help you see clearer skin. A dermatologist can often diagnose melasma by looking closely at your face and ...

The American Academy of Dermatology gratefully acknowledges the support from Sanofi and Regeneron. Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is often called the “itch that rashes.” This description explains what ...

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 ...

Gentle skin care can prevent your mask from causing skin problems. Wearing a face mask lowers your exposure to viruses like COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which spread when ...

A study found that forestry workers who applied an ivy blocker on most days reported fewer rashes. It’s an oil in these plants that causes the rash. By taking some precautions, you may be able to ...

Dermatologists offer laser hair removal treatments, which can permanently remove hair, except for on a woman’s face. When it comes to removing unwanted hair, you have options. With so much ...

Rosacea patient before and after 2 laser treatments: After treatment (right), the many tiny blood vessels on this patient’s cheek cleared. If you have rosacea, laser or light therapy may be a part of ...