How to prevent skin cancer
Follow these tips to protect your skin from the sun's damaging UV rays and reduce your risk of skin cancer.| www.aad.org
This common skin cancer can appear on the skin in many ways, including a reddish scaly patch or non-healing sore.| www.aad.org
By using tiny needles to puncture the skin, this treatment can fade scars, stretch marks, wrinkles, and more.| www.aad.org
Read this dermatologist checklist for signs of thyroid disease that you may identify in your skin, hair, and nails.| www.aad.org
Learn how acne myths may prevent you from seeing clearer skin.| www.aad.org
Read about how acne can contribute to depression and other mental health issues.| www.aad.org
Skin cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Practice Safe Sun to reduce your risk.| www.aad.org
Benzoyl peroxide can break down in benzene in high temperatures or when stored for too long.| www.aad.org
Get expert insights into the care and treatment of your skin, hair, and nails for a lifetime of healthy habits.| www.aad.org
Follow these tips to protect your skin from the sun's damaging UV rays and reduce your risk of skin cancer.| www.aad.org
These guidelines from dermatologists can help you figure out how often a child six years old or older needs a bath.| www.aad.org
Here’s why you want to choose an FAAD (Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology) dermatologist.| www.aad.org
You have choices when it comes to your health care. Here’s how to choose the dermatologist who aligns with your needs.| www.aad.org
An alphabetical guide of diseases and conditions that affect the skin, hair, and nails.| www.aad.org
A common skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma often develops on skin badly damaged by the sun or tanning beds.| www.aad.org
People who have skin of color share some common skin-care concerns. Near the top of this list is how to get rid of acne and the dark spots that often appear when acne clears. Learn 10 tips for clearing acne in skin of color. Learn how to treat your acne and when to seek a dermatologist for acne.| www.aad.org
Dermatologists care deeply about the effects that skin conditions have on their patients’ lives. That’s why they have helped develop these public health programs.| www.aad.org
Learn how to style your hair without damaging it.| www.aad.org
To protect your skin and kill any harmful bacteria that lingers in your makeup brushes, it’s a good idea to wash your brushes. Learn about dermatologist tips for cleaning makeup brushes to protect your skin.| www.aad.org
A dermatologist is a medical doctor who specializes in treating the skin, hair, and nails. Dermatologists care for people of all ages.| www.aad.org
Healthy hair starts with learning your hair type. See the other tips that dermatologists recommend.| www.aad.org
Hidradenitis suppurativa causes deep, painful lumps that often begin where skin touches skin like the armpit or groin.| www.aad.org
If you’re thinking about removing either, you should know one key fact: Lasers have largely replaced other tattoo-removal methods.| www.aad.org
The AAD's Shade Structure Grant Program awards grants to public schools and non-profit organizations for installing permanent shade structures for outdoor locations that are not protected from the sun, such as playgrounds, pools, or recreation spaces.| www.aad.org
Learn about daily skin care, sun safety, healthy hair and nails, and more with Good Skin Knowledge, the AAD’s youth education program. These fun, easy-to-use lesson plans are designed to be easily implemented in a variety of settings for children 8-13 years old.| www.aad.org
The AAD offers opportunities to help spread sun-safety messages and increase public awareness about skin cancer through a variety of resources. Download these free educational resources to help others learn how to prevent and detect skin cancer.| www.aad.org
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 does all three.| www.aad.org
Sunscreen is safe and can protect your skin against skin cancer and premature aging. However, it is not as effective unless it's applied correctly. Follow these tips from dermatologists when applying sunscreen.| www.aad.org
The results you see after having a cosmetic treatment depend largely on the skill and knowledge of the person performing the treatment. Board-certified dermatologists receive many years of education and training, which gives them expertise in this area. Some dermatologists continue their studies in this area so that they can specialize in performing these treatments.| www.aad.org
How you care for your skin can greatly affect your appearance. Here you’ll find the everyday care that dermatologists recommend.| www.aad.org
Find facts and statistics for reporting about skin cancer.| www.aad.org
Dermatologists use botulinum toxin therapy to diminish signs of aging and to treat a medical condition called hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).| www.aad.org
Find a wealth of resources on skin care for acne-prone skin and how dermatologists can help.| www.aad.org
Some cosmetics can cause acne. When this happens, you develop a type of acne called acne cosmetica. Learn how to wear makeup, but still avoid acne.| www.aad.org
Clothing can help reduce your skin cancer risk. Here's what dermatologists recommend you wear.| www.aad.org
The American Academy of Dermatology can provide reporters with referrals to board-certified dermatologists for interviews and background information about skin, hair and nail care and treatment.| www.aad.org
Does your hair look damaged or out of control? Making some changes to the way you care for your hair or scalp may help.| www.aad.org
Black people's hair tends to be fragile. Here’s what dermatologists recommend to help minimize damage and keep your hair looking its best.| www.aad.org
Dark spots and patches rank as one of the most common reasons that people who have darker skin tones see a dermatologist.| www.aad.org
Donate to the American Academy of Dermatology and help support critical community programs and services to improve the lives of patients, educate the public, and advance the dermatology specialty.| www.aad.org
Learn how to distinguish between shedding and hair loss.| www.aad.org
Dermatologists recommend using sunscreen with SPF 30+ that is broad-spectrum and water resistant.| www.aad.org
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with millions of cases diagnosed each year. It’s also one of the most preventable cancers and highly treatable when found early. Here you'll find dermatologists' expertise to help you prevent and find skin cancer, along with information to help you make informed-treatment decisions.| www.aad.org
This insight from board-certified dermatologists can help you take the best possible care of your skin, hair, and nails.| www.aad.org
Your skin can burn if it gets too much sun without proper protection from shade, clothing, and sunscreen. Follow these dermatologists' tips to help relieve the discomfort from a sunburn.| www.aad.org
Want to know what dermatologists tell their patients about managing conditions that affect the skin, hair, or nails? You’ll find their expertise and insight here.| www.aad.org
Do you avoid eating greasy fries and burgers because you believe they’ll cause new pimples? There may be a connection. Here’s what the research shows about how poor diet choices can contribute to acne.| www.aad.org
