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A dermatologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis of skin, hair, and nail conditions. Find out why you’re in good hands when you see a dermatologist.

You have choices when it comes to your health care. Here’s how to choose the dermatologist who aligns with your needs.

When you see the letters FAAD, you know you're seeing a board-certified dermatologist. Find out what this means to your care.
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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.

This insight from board-certified dermatologists can help you take the best possible care of your skin, hair, and nails.

Tempted to sunbathe to clear your acne? The sun’s rays can worsen acne. Find out what dermatologists recommend for at-home treatment.

Millions of people are diagnosed with the most common type of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma, each year. If you find any of these warning signs on your skin, see a board-certified dermatologist.

This month, the AAD is spotlighting treatment for vitiligo, a disease that causes areas of skin to lose color. Treatment can restore lost skin color. A board-certified dermatologist can help you find your best treatment option.

Learn dermatologists’ top skin care tips, plus your guide to defeat dry skin and how to talk to kids about skin and hair.
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Relieve itchy psoriasis at home using these expert tips from board-certified dermatologists.
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The skin care choices you make now will affect what your skin looks like in your next decade – and beyond. See what two board-certified dermatologists recommend you do in your 20s.

Sunscreen plays an important role in protecting your skin from the sun. Find out how to use it to get the protection you need.

If you have a rash after being outdoors, you may wonder if poison ivy is the culprit. Find out how long it takes for this rash to appear and what it can look like.

Do your heels become dry and cracked every winter? These expert tips from dermatologists can help alleviate the cracks and keep your heels looking their best year-round.

When it comes to hair removal, you have options. This insight from dermatologists can help you choose the best method for you.

One blistering sunburn during childhood or adolescence nearly doubles a person’s risk of developing melanoma – the most serious form of skin cancer – later in life. To protect your baby’s skin from the sun, follow these dermatologists’ tips.
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