Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD)
The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology is the Academy's peer-reviewed scientific journal. Original articles cover clinical and investigative studies, treatments, new diagnostic techniques, and other topics relating to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions of the skin, hair, and nails. The news releases posted here provide detailed summaries of the articles, including quotes from the authoring Academy member dermatologists.
Accredited media members can arrange to speak with a study author by contacting the Academy's Communications Department at mediarelations@aad.org.
June 2008
Research Shows Athletes Susceptible To Antibiotic-Resistant Staph Infections
May 2008
Study Finds Nearly One-Third Of All Inexpensive Earrings Examined Tested Positive For Nickel
March 2008
October 2007
New Study Finds Women More Likely Than Men to be Affected by Acne as Adults
April 2007
Study Finds Patients With Psoriasis Prone to Diabetes and Serious Cardiovascular Condition
March 2007
New Study Indicates Tanning May Be Addictive
November 2006
Dermatologists Provide Unique Evidence of Possible Cause of Rare Skin Condition
July 2006
Documenting A Person's Skin Can Be A Simple, Cost-Effective Way To Increase the Accuracy of Skin Self-Examination
Study Finds Age and Socioeconomic Factors are Strongest Determinants of Sunburn in U.S. Population
May 2006
Overexposure to the Sun Can Happen Indoors and Outdoors
January 2006
Comprehensive Examination of Scientific Research Supports American Academy of Dermatology's Stance that Harmful Effects of Sunlight Outweigh Benefit of Vitamin D Production
Research Shows Popularity of Indoor Tanning Contributes to Increased Incidence of Skin Cancer
October 2005
Proper Diagnosis Key to Treating Brittle Nail Syndrome
