Having acne can feel devastating for a teenager. Just when our appearance becomes so important and we want to look our best, acne can begin. Some teens seem unfazed by acne. For most teenagers, ...

National dermatologic society membership in the country where you reside: A current letter indicating you are a member in good standing which should include the type of membership held. The letter ...

While poison ivy is the most common cause of contact dermatitis in the United States, a host of other common plants are capable of producing skin reactions. Poison ivy, oak, and sumac: What if I touch ...

Warning signs of heart disease can appear on your skin and nails. If you notice any of the following signs, partner with a board-certified dermatologist or make an appointment to see your primary care ...

Are you getting your best results from a leave-in conditioner? Do you wonder if you even need this product? To help you answer these questions, we talked with two board-certified dermatologists known ...

How do dermatologists diagnose hidradenitis suppurativa? Hidradenitis suppurativa can look like other skin conditions, including acne, boils, or herpes. Dermatologists have the training needed to spot ...

If you remove this mole at home, the cancer can spread before it's found. If you have a mole or skin tag that you’d like to remove, the products available online may leave you thinking that this is a ...

How do dermatologists diagnose impetigo? A dermatologist can often diagnose impetigo by looking at your skin. Sometimes, lab tests are necessary to give you the diagnosis, or to get information ...

BOSTON, MA (March 25, 2022) —When the pandemic began, everything about COVID-19 was new and unknown, including the correlation between COVID and the skin. Thanks to a comprehensive COVID-19 ...

DENVER, COLO. (March 27, 2026) — Two new officers and four new board members will be installed upon the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology. The officers and ...

Anyone can get painful, itchy razor bumps. Follow these tips from board-certified dermatologists to prevent razor bumps. If you’ve ever shaved, you probably know how razor bumps feel. Also called ...

So many things that touch our skin can irritate it or cause an allergic reaction, leading to an itchy and sometimes painful rash. When this happens, you have contact dermatitis. If you can find and ...