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The Academy's public relations staff is your resource for dermatology-related information.
Media resources
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Accredited media members only.

We value the media's efforts to educate the public about dermatologic conditions and the latest news in dermatology. For more information or for referrals to medical experts, contact:

Allison Sit: (847) 240-1746
Jennifer Allyn: (847) 240-1730
Kara Jilek: (847) 240-1701

Or email mediarelations@aad.org
Fax: (847) 330-0050

Office hours: Weekdays from
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT   

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About skin health
  • KidsSkinHealth Kids and their parents can play games and learn fun stuff about skin, hair and nails.
  • Dermatology A to ZView research and dermatologist-reviewed content about skin diseases.
Recent news
  • AADA continues to push for permanent fix to flawed Medicare payment formulaThe American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) is urging Congress to find a permanent solution to Medicare’s flawed Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula during the one-year reprieve from the 27 percent physician Medicare payment cut. Congress has agreed to temporarily stop the Medicare cuts, which were originally scheduled to begin on Jan. 1, 2013.
Skin cancer resources
  • Melanoma MondayThe Academy launches its annual skin cancer awareness campaign on the first Monday in May.
  • Play Sun Smart The Academy teams with Major League Baseball (MLB) and the MLB Players Association to raise awareness about skin cancer prevention and detection.

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