How to heal dry, chapped lips

Discover what dermatologists recommend for keeping your lips soft and supple year-round.

Coronavirus Resource Center

During the coronavirus pandemic, the AAD's Coronavirus Resource Center will help you find information about changes in dermatology and how you can continue to care for your skin, hair, and nails.

Dry skin relief from COVID-19 handwashing

Heal and prevent dry skin caused by frequent handwashing and hand sanitizer use with these tips from dermatologists.

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Telemedicine connects patients with dermatologists

If you need to see a dermatologist, you may be able to get the care you need from a telemedicine appointment. Here’s what you need to know.

Female dermatologist examining male patient's skin with dermascope, carefully looking at a mole for signs of skin cancer

Skin cancer: How to prevent, find, and treat it

Dermatologists are the skin cancer experts. Here you'll find the information they share with their patients.

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Expert advice to help you manage a condition

Want to know what dermatologists tell their patients about managing conditions that affect the skin, hair, or nails? You'll find their expertise and insight here.

Diseases & conditions

A diet for psoriasis?

While there’s no one diet for psoriasis, changing what you eat may help reduce flare-ups. Here’s what studies have found.

Syphilis makes a comeback

More people have been diagnosed with syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease, than HIV in recent years. Find out why and if you could be at risk.

Dermatologist examines birthmark of patient close up. Checking benign moles. Laser skin tags removal.

5 reasons to see a dermatologist for mole, skin tag removal

While sheltering in place, some people are removing their own moles and skin tags. Find out why you want a dermatologist to do this for you.

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How to treat a deep, painful pimple

Popping a deep, painful pimple can make matters worse. Here’s what dermatologists recommend that you do instead.

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Diabetes: 12 warning signs that appear on your skin

If you have any of these on your skin, it’s time to find out if you might have diabetes or prediabetes.

10 reasons your face is red

Many things can turn our faces red, including sunburn and acne. Here are 10 less obvious reasons.

Psoriasis can affect more than your skin

Tell your dermatologist if you have psoriasis and have any of these signs or symptoms.

Keratosis pilaris: How to treat it at home

Those tiny, rough bumps on your upper arms and thighs could be keratosis pilaris. It’s harmless and easy to treat.

Featured videos

Skin care on a budget

When building a skin care routine, it’s important to remember that products don’t need to be expensive to be effective. Adopting a simple, three-step approach that includes cleansing, moisturizing, and protecting your skin can help reduce skin care costs while keeping your skin healthy.

In addition to simplifying your approach, follow these tips from board-certified dermatologists to be skin and savings smart.

How to care for your skin during radiation therapy

Radiation therapy plays an important role in treating cancer. However, it can also produce some uncomfortable or even painful side effects on the skin, such as itchiness, redness, blistering, and peeling.

To take care of your skin during radiation therapy, follow these tips from board-certified dermatologists.

How to treat acne in skin of color

For people with skin of color, acne is often accompanied by dark spots or patches called hyperpigmentation. Fortunately, there are plenty of things people with skin of color can do at home to help clear their acne, as well as the dark spots that linger afterwards.

Everyday care

Skin care on a budget

Skin care products can be effective and budget friendly. These dermatologists’ tips reveal what you need to know.

Cosmetic skin care products with cannabis oil (CBD)

Skin care products with CBD

Are you wondering whether a skin care product with CBD can improve your complexion? Here’s what the research shows.

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Dermatologist’s secret for removing gel nail polish at home

Dermatologist Shari Lipner, MD, FAAD, shares her secret for removing gel nail polish at home. Here’s how you can do it safely without damaging your nails.