Using the right sunscreen can reduce your risk of developing skin cancer, which is the most common cancer in the United States. When shopping for sunscreen, your choices can feel overwhelming. You’ll ...

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 ...

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

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While it may seem like the latest must-have ingredient of the moment, a type of retinoid was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use as a topical acne treatment back in 1971. It was ...

A keloid is a type of raised scar. Unlike other raised scars, keloids grow much larger than the wound that caused the scar. Board-certified dermatologists have expertise in treating keloids. People of ...

This is a treatable medical condition that causes people to sweat excessively. You may sweat even when it’s cool or you’re sitting at a desk. Treatment offers the best way to get relief.

ROSEMONT, Ill. (Nov. 1, 2023) — Social media platforms are rife with skin care advice from a variety of sources, which can make it difficult to know how to approach the recommendations you find online ...

These tips, which you can do at home, can help ease the pain and itch from shingles. If you think you could have shingles, see a board-certified dermatologist or other health-care provider within 3 ...

Kids with eczema have very sensitive skin. Many products that touch their skin can trigger eczema. To complicate matters, it can take time for your child’s skin to react. For example, an ingredient in ...

The free skin cancer check program is the AAD's longest-standing public health program. Since its inception in 1985, dermatologists have conducted more than 2.9 million free checks and detected more ...

The American Academy of Dermatology is committed to improving the lives and health of people across the country. Learn how the AAD is building shade structures to protect kids from the damaging ...