Get expert insights into the care and treatment of your skin, hair, and nails for a lifetime of healthy habits.
November is National Healthy Skin Month, which means we're sharing dermatologists' top tips to help you keep your skin healthy year-round.
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Ask a board-certified dermatologist your burning question. It's free. If your question is selected, you'll find a video of a board-certified dermatologist answering your question on the AAD website.
Learn why it's important to see a board-certified dermatologist and how to find one near you!
When caught early, skin cancer is highly treatable. Use this interactive map tool to help find a free SPOTme® Skin Cancer Screening near you.
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A world without skin cancer is an achievable goal and the American Academy of Dermatology is committed to reducing the incidence of and mortality from skin cancer. Public education is the key. By educating the public about how to reduce their risk of skin cancer and how to spot skin cancer, we can help change behaviors and ultimately save lives.
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Find expert insight from doctors who specialize in treating skin, hair, and nails.
Dermatologists' tips that can help you keep your skin, hair, and nails looking their best.
Did you know there are thousands of things to learn about the skin you're in? Check out fun activities for kids to help them learn about skin diseases and to care for their skin, hair, and nails.
The Academy produces this video library to demonstrate dermatologist-recommended tips you can use to properly care for your skin, hair, and nails.
"Ask a Dermatologist” features board-certified dermatologists answering questions submitted by the public.
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If you depend on coupons from your drug maker to pay for costly medication, you may have sticker shock later this year. Find out why coverage is declining and what you can do if the amount you pay for a medication skyrockets. Download this infographic to learn about "copay accumulator" policies being added to health plans.