Looking for information on sunscreen? Visit the Academy's Sun Protection Resource Center. Seeking shade, wearing sun-protective clothing — including a lightweight and long-sleeved shirt, pants, a wide ...

Anyone can get skin cancer, regardless of skin color, age, or gender.It is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. When caught early, skin cancer is highly ...

As a direct result of advocacy by the AADA, CMS will exercise enforcement discretion on several provisions of its revised CLIA laboratory director policy that had excluded board-certified ...

Can I reduce my risk of skin cancer? Practicing safe sun is the best way to reduce your risk of skin cancer, along with sunburn and premature signs of skin aging. “Sun safety doesn’t have to be rocket ...

Board-certified dermatologist provides practical tips for proper sun protection . ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 20, 2025) — A recent American Academy of Dermatology survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults reveals ...

Practice safe sun ahead of Melanoma Monday (May 5) ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 29, 2025) — A recent survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults showed that nearly all Americans believe sun protection is important ...

ORLANDO, FL (March 7, 2025) — Four new officers and four new board members will be installed immediately upon conclusion of the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.The officers ...

Stress is a nasty cycle: Feeling stressed can affect several skin and hair conditions, and living with those conditions can make you feel even more stressed. Feeling stressed makes it easier for you ...

SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2024) — Dallas-based board-certified dermatologist Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, will begin his one-year term as president of the American Academy of Dermatology at the close of the ...

Rosemont, Ill. (April 1, 2024) – Chicago-based board-certified dermatologist Murad Alam, MD, FAAD, has been elected to lead the American Academy of Dermatology. He will be installed as president-elect ...

Both well-established and newer topical treatments addressed. ROSEMONT, Ill. (January 11, 2023) — Often called eczema or atopic eczema, atopic dermatitis is a common skin condition, affecting 1 in 10 ...

From general fatigue to possible Parkinson's disease, skin, hair, and nail conditions can be symptoms of a range of ailments. Though skin is on the outside of your body, it can be a surprisingly clear ...