ROSEMONT, Ill. (January 11, 2023) — Often called eczema or atopic eczema, atopic dermatitis is a common skin condition, affecting 1 in 10 Americans. Although atopic dermatitis occurs most frequently ...

NEW ORLEANS (March 17, 2023) — Psoriasis and eczema affect men and women differently, with women needing to take extra precautions when considering treatments if they’re planning for pregnancy. A ...

Most people get HSV-1 (herpes simplex type 1) as an infant or child. This virus can be spread by skin-to-skin contact with an adult who carries the virus. An adult does not have to have sores to ...

Registration for the 2026 MIPS Value Pathway (MVP) for Dermatological Care is open! Register by Nov. 30, 2026 to participate. Learn more on our MVP page. Explore the Academy’s tools and resources to ...

This scholarship offers Annual Meeting scholarships to dermatologists from low-income economies, as specified below. The goal of the Strauss and Katz World Congress Fund Scholarship Program is to ...

The AAD offers grants for travel to international dermatology meetings. The grants are open to dermatology residents, fellows, or young dermatologists who are within five years of completing residency ...

Hair can play a big role in a person’s identity or culture, so experiencing hair loss can feel disheartening and stressful for a lot of people. According to board-certified dermatologist Oma N. Agbai, ...

A recent report by the Office of the Inspector General found that dermatologists are appropriately using modifier 25 the vast majority of the time. The report was compiled in response to scrutiny by ...

How you style your hair can cause hair to look brittle, frizzy and lackluster, or even fall out. Follow these tips from dermatologists to help style your hair without causing damage. In our quest for ...

Varicose and spider veins: Varicose veins are enlarged veins that often twist and can bulge above the surface of the skin. They may be blue, red, or flesh-colored. Spider veins often look like webs.

Nail fungus, also called onychomycosis, is a fungal infection that can affect both your toenails and fingernails. Nail fungus almost never goes away on its own, and it can spread. Your dermatologist ...

For women, the first noticeable sign of hair loss is often a widening part or less fullness to their ponytail. Millions of people develop these signs of hair loss, which tend to appear gradually.