ROSEMONT, Ill. (Oct. 20, 2026) — Over 3 million people have been diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in the United States and today, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the ...

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The AAD Learning Center recently released a new course, Practical Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa, which offers 7 CME ...

Rosacea is a skin condition that mainly affects the face. You may see flushing, lasting color (red, violet, or brown), acne-like breakouts, or visible blood vessels. Some people develop irritated eyes ...

You use them all day, every day, but are you giving your hands the TLC they need? Much like your face, your hands are exposed to the elements more than the other parts of your body. Plus, they’re ...

To prevent a nail injury, keep your nails short, choose the right shoes, and wear protective gear when playing sports. If you do injure your nail, follow these tips from board-certified dermatologists ...

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 ...

Find out what may be causing the itch and what can bring relief. If you have what feels like razor bumps or acne on the back of your neck or scalp, you may have acne keloidalis nuchae. Find out what ...

Want hair that looks and feels healthy? Follow these tips from board-certified dermatologists to learn proper hair care, prevent certain types of hair loss, and leave your hair looking healthier than ...

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 ...

If you’re treating your acne but still seeing breakouts, it can be frustrating. Acne has many causes, and treatment looks different for everyone. Fortunately, there are some self-care steps you can ...

A virus causes shingles. It’s the same virus that causes chickenpox. In fact, to get shingles, you must have the chickenpox virus inside your body. Anyone who has had chickenpox has this virus. After ...