The American Academy of Dermatology Association and the New York State Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery support the New York City Council in calling on New York State lawmakers to enact ...

A small but meaningful change is coming to the AAD Election: a shorter timeline. This change, recommended by the Ad Hoc Task ...

Whenever your skin is injured—whether by accident or from surgery — your body works to repair the wound. As your skin heals, a scar may form, as this is a natural part of the healing process. The ...

Current estimates are that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. (3) It is estimated that approximately 9,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer every day.

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 can help. A dermatologist is a medical doctor who specializes in ...

The future is bright for these cutting-edge treatments, including light therapy. When it comes to the use of laser technology in skin care, the future is now. Concepts that were once reserved for ...

It’s easy to see why people love dry shampoo. Apply a small amount to dry hair and you have a convenient way to soak up the oil, making your hair look clean. This can be helpful after a workout, when ...

If you’re wondering what skin care should consist of in your 20s, you’ve come to the right place. “The skin care choices you make now will affect what your skin looks like in your next decade – and ...

Keratosis pilaris causes tiny, rough feeling bumps to appear on the skin, most often on the upper arms and thighs. While treatment isn’t necessary for keratosis pilaris, if the itch, dryness, or ...

Even though everyone’s hair turns gray, you’re not alone if it feels distressing to see the first silvery stands. For many people, gray hair is the first sign of aging they see — and one they’d like ...

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. When a child gets hand-foot-and-mouth ...

When checking the body for signs of skin cancer, many people may only think to check their skin. However, it’s important to check the nails, too. Although rare, skin cancer, including melanoma — the ...