How to treat a sunburn
Sunburns can be painful and damaging to your skin, while also increasing your risk of skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States and one of the most preventable. A new survey by the American Academy of Dermatology shows that one in...
21-May-2024 3:55 PM EDT
Add to Favorites
American Academy of Dermatology survey shows Gen Z adults at risk for skin cancer due to increasing rates of tanning and burning
A new survey from the American Academy of Dermatology revealed that Generation Z adults, ages 18-25, are at risk for skin cancer due to increasing rates of tanning and burning. To encourage safe sun habits, the AAD is shining a spotlight on the ways...
14-May-2024 9:50 AM EDT
Add to Favorites
American Academy of Dermatology survey shows outdoor workers more at risk for skin cancer than average Americans
A recent American Academy of Dermatology survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults revealed that outdoor workers — like those who work in construction, landscaping, emergency medical services, and postal delivery — are far more likely to get...
7-May-2024 9:50 AM EDT
Add to Favorites
New American Academy of Dermatology survey: increasing number of Americans at risk of skin cancer despite knowing how to protect themselves
While skin cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer, a recent survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults found that an increasing number of Americans are reporting sunburn despite knowing how to protect themselves from the sun’s harmful...
30-Apr-2024 9:55 AM EDT
Add to Favorites
New Treatments for HIV and Other STIs Provide Hope for Better Quality of Life
LGBTQ+ individuals have unique skin care needs, including concerns about sexually transmitted infections (STI), like HIV, as well as acne and hair growth and removal, especially relating to hormone replacement therapy.
5-Mar-2024 8:00 AM EST
Add to Favorites
Is Your Margarita Giving You a Rash?
Sun sensitivity and related skin conditions are often misunderstood. Foods, medications, and skincare products can trigger symptoms like itching, redness, blistering, or burning. One of the most common conditions is photocontact dermatitis, a skin...
5-Mar-2024 8:00 AM EST
Add to Favorites
Board-certified dermatologist discusses occupational risks of skin cancer for those who serve
U.S. veterans are at a higher risk of developing melanoma, one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer, likely due in part to the occupational hazards associated with active duty in countries near the equator where ultraviolet (UV) levels are higher.
5-Mar-2024 8:00 AM EST
Add to Favorites
American Academy of Dermatology Installs New Officers, Board Members
Two new officers and five new board members will be installed immediately upon conclusion of the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.
5-Mar-2024 8:00 AM EST
Add to Favorites
see all news
American Academy of Dermatology Association Statement on Reports on Counterfeit Injectables
12-Apr-2024 10:30 AM EDT
7 Rosacea Skin Care Tips
Rosacea is a common skin condition that affects at least 14 million U.S. adults and commonly appears as a tendency to blush or flush more easily than others. While treatable, symptoms, such as skin thickening and eye problems, can often be...
9-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
How to check for bedbugs
Bedbugs can make you itch just by thinking about them. These tiny, reddish-brown insects that feed on blood are notorious for infiltrating hotel rooms and luggage, hitchhiking their way back to a new home virtually undetected.
14-Mar-2024 11:30 AM EDT
Derms Seeing Negative Effects of Tween Skin Care Trends
15-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST
Spread Love, Not Cold Sores, this Valentine’s Day
8-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
Syphilis cases rise in the U.S.
7-Feb-2024 12:05 PM EST
Signs your rash needs medical attention
Rashes take many forms, may spread across the body, and affect people of all ages. To the untrained eye, rashes may look alike, and while some are treatable with over-the-counter medications, other rashes can be a sign of a more serious condition.
23-Jan-2024 10:00 AM EST
Start the new year off with a fresh start (and skin)
With a rise in both public accessibility and visibility, cosmetic treatments are more popular than ever. Whether your New Year’s resolution is to improve your health or to look and feel your best, the most important thing to remember is that your...
9-Jan-2024 10:45 AM EST