Eczema flare-ups can be distressing. To relieve discomfort from eczema, follow these tips from board-certified dermatologists. Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, can make your skin itchy, raw, and ...

Used to treat skin cancer, this surgery has a unique benefit. During surgery, the surgeon can see where the cancer stops. This isn’t possible with other types of treatment for skin cancer. The ability ...

The American Academy of Dermatology is the largest, most influential, and representative dermatology group in the United States. Find resources on membership, AAD meetings, education, practice ...

Children who have the most common type of eczema, atopic dermatitis, frequently develop related health conditions. While you may have seen information about many health conditions, dermatologists and ...

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, pruritic inflammatory skin disease that occurs most frequently in children but also affects many adults. The Academy is publishing a series of updates to the AD ...

Exposure to the sun without proper protection can damage your skin. Here are the steps you should take if you want to reduce the signs of sun damage on your skin—according to board-certified ...

Menopause, which officially begins one year after your last period, can bring with it some noticeable changes to the skin and hair. However, with the right care, you can lessen these effects. To care ...

When equipment such a shot put frequently rubs against your skin, acne can flare. Some sports equipment and clothing provide an ideal environment for acne to thrive. This is so common that there’s a ...

Splinters come in all shapes and sizes and can be surprisingly painful. Removing a splinter promptly can help reduce pain and prevent infection. Follow these dermatologist tips to safely remove a ...

Research breakthroughs are giving patients with atopic dermatitis/eczema more ways to treat this condition. See what a treatment plan may include.

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.

The medication tends to work quickly. Some patients who haven’t been helped by other treatments are seeing results. A JAK-inhibitor doesn’t have to be injected. Dermatologists ran the research studies ...