10 ways to prevent spreading the infection to others (and to other parts of your body) Avoid direct skin-to-skin contact with others. Skin-to-skin contact spreads impetigo. It should be avoided until ...

Learning that you have melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, can make it difficult to hear anything else your doctor says. After leaving the office, you may wonder what happens next. While ...

Although your thyroid gland sits deep in your neck, your dermatologist may be the first doctor to notice signs of thyroid disease. That’s because many signs and symptoms of thyroid disease develop on ...

Molluscum contagiosum is generally a harmless skin infection. You’ll often see small, firm bumps on the skin. Mollusca (the bumps) rarely appear on the palms or the soles, but you can get them in the ...

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 to treat a first-degree, minor burn Although first-degree burns are not as serious as higher-degree burns, they can hurt quite a bit and can leave a scar if not properly treated. To treat a ...

AADA President Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, has personally advocated on behalf of the specialty in Washington, D.C. for Medicare payment reform by participating in a roundtable hosted by the House ...

How do dermatologists diagnose cutaneous T-cell lymphoma? Because the first noticeable signs often appear on the skin, many people see a dermatologist to find out what’s causing their skin problem.

What are the signs and symptoms of basal cell carcinoma? Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a type of skin cancer that can show up on the skin in many ways. Sometimes, it can be mistaken for a harmless ...

The American Academy of Dermatology gratefully acknowledges the support from Regeneron. If you find a spot on your skin that you think could be a skin cancer, an accurate diagnosis and treatment are ...

How to care for your skin during radiation therapy Radiation therapy plays an important role in treating cancer. However, it can also produce some uncomfortable or even painful side effects on the ...

Who gets granuloma annulare? Medical records indicate that this skin condition is more common in females than males. It also seems that the perforating type of granuloma annulare develops most often ...