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

The results you see after getting a chemical peel depend largely on the skill of the person performing the peel. To protect your health and get the results you seek, you should see a dermatologist or ...

Who gets birthmarks? Birthmarks are common. Research shows that about 10% of babies are born with a type of birthmark known as a hemangioma (he-man-gio-ma).

You can have one type of psoriasis for years and later develop a second type of psoriasis. Psoriasis is a disease that can show up in various ways. Some types of psoriasis develop on the skin. One ...

People around the world develop ringworm, and anyone can get it. Your risk of getting ringworm increases if you: If you are HIV-positive and get ringworm, however, the ringworm can be more severe and ...

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 ...

Safety and effectiveness Synthetic vitamin D is considered safe for most patients, including children It clears psoriasis in some patients, including patients who have scalp psoriasis Most people ...

You can prevent skin cancer, find it early, and get proper treatment. See what dermatologists recommend.

Don't let skin cancer sneak up on you Do you know how to spot skin cancer? In this video, the American Academy of Dermatology used an ultraviolet camera to show people the sun damage hidden underneath ...

How is cellulitis diagnosed? We don’t have a medical test that can diagnose cellulitis. Doctors diagnose it by examining the infected skin and asking questions.

If your dermatologist tells you that you have a precancerous skin growth, it means one thing. Your skin has been badly damaged by the sun, indoor tanning, or both. The good news is that it’s not too ...

Molluscum contagiosum doesn’t always require treatment If you have molluscum, your dermatologist may recommend letting this condition clear on its own rather than treating it. When you have a healthy ...