AADA President Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, has personally advocated on behalf of the specialty in Washington, D.C. for ...

Incidence rates Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. (1,2) Current estimates are that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. (3) It is estimated that ...

Manicure and pedicure safety Having beautiful nails is less a matter of luck and more a matter of caring for them correctly. Here are dermatologists' top manicure and pedicure tips.

Do you know that some sunscreens can prevent sunburn, reduce your risk of getting skin cancer, and help prevent early signs of skin aging? This infographic tells you how to choose a sunscreen that ...

How do dermatologists diagnose granuloma annulare? If you may have granuloma annulare annulare, your dermatologist will exam your skin and ask some questions.

Working out affects skin in good and not-so-good ways. Board-certified dermatologists share what to do before and after your workout to prevent unwanted skin issues.

Signs and symptoms in children A child with hand-foot-and-mouth disease can often develop reddish spots on the soles of feet and palms of hands, which quickly turn into bumps or blisters.

While anyone can develop light spots on their skin, these spots tend to be more noticeable if you have brown or black skin. Areas of lighter (or darker) skin develop for many reasons. Here’s why you ...

Whether your beard is close-cropped or full and bushy, skin problems can develop beneath it. With this expert advice from dermatologists, you can often treat five of the most common problems at home.

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 ...

From general fatigue to possible Parkinson's disease, skin, hair, and nail conditions can be symptoms of a range of ailments. Though skin is on the outside of your body, it can be a surprisingly clear ...

How to test skin care products at home Before you add a skin care product to your routine, dermatologists recommend testing it. Here are the steps to follow.