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Press Statements

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To keep the media informed on topics of interest in dermatology, the Academy periodically issues press statements.

2008

American Academy Of Dermatology Issues Statement Urging the Public to Be Sun SmartSM

2007
American Academy of Dermatology Association Issues Statement in Response to FDA's 2007 Proposed Sunscreen Rule

Statement Regarding the August 1 FDA Advisory Committee Hearing on iPLEDGE Program

2006
American Academy of Dermatology Reaffirms Position on Sun Protection Benefit of Sunscreen

Safety of Isotretinoin Patients Put at Risk by March 1 Start Date for iPLEDGE Program

American Academy of Dermatology Responds to FDA Decision on Eczema Medications

2005
American Academy of Dermatology Issues Statement in Response to FDA Approval of iPLEDGE Program for Isotretinoin

American Academy of Dermatology Issues Statement Urging FDA Advisory Committees to Maintain Dermatologic Corticosteroids as Prescription Medications

American Academy of Dermatology Issues Statement Endorsing the World Health Organization's Recommendation to Restrict Tanning Bed Use

American Academy of Dermatology Issues Statement In Response to FDA Decision Related to Two Eczema Medications

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