WASHINGTON, DC (Nov. 1, 2024) — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) again finalized cuts to the physician fee schedule for 2025 for the fifth consecutive year, further hindering patient ...

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 their skin. While you can’t see all ...

I learned about Camp Discovery through working with AAD member Karen Wiss, MD, FAAD, a dedicated and inspiring pediatric dermatologist, in the UMass Epidermolysis Bullosa clinic. This summer, I had ...

Nail biting typically begins in childhood and can continue through adulthood, and the side effects can be more than cosmetic. Repeated nail biting can make the skin around your nails feel sore, and it ...

Taking a supplement to regrow your hair may seem like an easy solution; however, getting too much of certain nutrients can worsen hair loss. When faced with hair loss, many people aren’t sure where to ...

ROSEMONT, Ill. (Oct. 30, 2024) — A new initiative by the American Academy of Dermatology aims to shed light on an often misunderstood and debilitating condition, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). HS is a ...

ROSEMONT, Ill. (Oct. 29, 2024) — With the growing popularity of beauty influencers and viral skin care routines, social media is playing an integral role in shaping how people care for their skin.

Molluscum contagiosum is generally a harmless skin infection. You’ll often see small, firm bumps on the skin. Mollusca (the bumps) rarely appear on the palms or the soles, but you can get them in the ...

Both the CDC and the FDA warn against treating this common childhood condition on your own with non-prescription treatments. See what they recommend.

Tanning was an addiction to me. I tanned in the summer and since I lived in upstate New York, I wanted to keep a little “glow” in the winter. I got that glow from tanning beds. It was basically a year ...