Coronavirus Resource Center
The AAD's Coronavirus Resource Center will help you find information about how you can continue to care for your skin, hair, and nails.
How to care for your skin if you have lupus
To help care for your skin during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond, the AAD recommends these tips from board-certified dermatologists.
Itchy scalp?
These dermatologists' tips can bring relief.
Poison ivy alert
You can get a rash from poison ivy any time of the year. If you think you’ve touched a plant, acting quickly may prevent a rash.
Laser hair removal
You can expect permanent results in all but one area. Do you know which one?
Scar treatment
If you want to diminish a noticeable scar, know these 10 things before having laser treatment.
Botox
It can smooth out deep wrinkles and lines, but the results aren’t permanent. Here’s how long botox tends to last.
Surviving acne
Having acne can feel devastating for a teenager. Here are 5 things you can do to help your teen.
Prevent hand-foot-and-mouth disease
It’s contagious, but you can reduce your child’s risk of catching it. Find out what helps.
Scabies? Treat everyone!
If your child develops scabies, everyone in your household will need treatment. Follow this advice to treat everyone safely and effectively.
Skin Cancer, Take a Hike!™
Together, we’re raising funds to reduce the incidence and mortality rates of skin cancer. Join the AAD virtually as we hike across the country.
Kids' camp - Camp Discovery
A chronic skin condition can make attending summer camp unrealistic for some children. Camp Discovery changes that.
Find a Dermatologist
You can search by location, condition, and procedure to find the dermatologist that’s right for you.
Your safety
Here's what dermatologists are doing to keep you safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Scalp psoriasis can extend beyond the scalp. It can appear on the forehead as shown in the picture on this page. Sometimes, it extends to the back of the neck or appears behind the ears.
On the scalp, psoriasis may need different treatment. The skin on the scalp is thicker. Hair can get in the way.
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Image used with permission of the American Academy of Dermatology National Library of Dermatologic Teaching Slides.