Pitching news stories featuring members of the AAD Media Expert Team is one of the key components of the Your Dermatologist ...

If you’re a healthy adult and do not have any vitamin deficiencies, eating a well-balanced diet is the best way to get the ...

Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate’s version of the budget reconciliation legislation, which includes a one-year 2.5% increase for the proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee ...

The AADA advocates for a physician-led, team-based approach to care that ensures both safety and best outcomes for each ...

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed step therapy reform legislation into law, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The new law places ...

If you’ve been treated for melanoma, you may never get another melanoma. Many people don’t. But it’s important to know that you have a greater risk of getting another one. Anyone who has had melanoma ...

You, too, may also be able to spot thyroid disease, and that’s important. Caught early, treatment can prevent complications. When thyroid disease goes untreated for years, it can lead to a dangerously ...

Everyone has sun-sensitive skin. It’s the reason we tan and sunburn. It’s why freckles, age spots, and skin cancers appear. Some people are born more sun sensitive than others. People who have an ...

What to expect after a chemical peel Refreshing or lunchtime peel Healing time: 1 to 7 days. Skin will be red. After the redness disappears, scaling may develop, which lasts 3 to 7 days. At-home care: ...

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Excimer laser and other light treatments: This laser can treat psoriasis in difficult-to-treat areas like the scalp, feet, and hands. When used to treat the scalp, your dermatologist may use a device ...

How do people find basal cell carcinoma on their skin? Many people find it when they notice a spot, lump, or scaly area on their skin that is growing or feels different from the rest of their skin. If ...