ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 6, 2025) — A recent American Academy of Dermatology survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults found that half worry about premature skin aging and only half use sunscreen regularly, ...

An actinic keratosis (AK) is a precancerous skin growth that develops on skin that’s been badly damaged by ultraviolet (UV) light from: When UV light hits our skin, it can damage cells in the skin ...

ROSEMONT, Ill. (Oct. 29, 2024) — With the growing popularity of beauty influencers and viral skin care routines, social media is playing an integral role in shaping how people care for their skin.

ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 29, 2025) — A recent survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults showed that nearly all Americans believe sun protection is important, with 1 in 4 citing the influence of a ...

Self-care can help prevent AKN from worsening. 7 self-care tips that can prevent acne keloidalis nuchae from worsening If you have acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN), dermatologists recommend both treatment ...

How can UV light cause skin cancer? UV light is a known carcinogen (cancer-causing substance). Every time UV light hits our skin, it can damage some of the DNA inside. The body tries to repair this ...

If you develop dyshidrotic eczema, it’s likely to begin between 20 and 40 years of age. Dyshidrotic eczema can also begin earlier or later in life. While rare, children sometimes develop this disease.

National dermatologic society membership in the country where you reside: A current letter indicating you are a member in good standing which should include the type of membership held. The letter ...

When something that touches your skin either irritates it or causes an allergic skin reaction, you develop this skin disease. The first sign is often itchy skin, followed by a rash. You may also see ...

A dry, itchy scalp can prove distracting, painful and—when paired with scabbing or flaking—embarrassing. It may be tempting to take matters into your own hands by scratching or attempting to mask the ...

Anyone can get painful, itchy razor bumps. Follow these tips from board-certified dermatologists to prevent razor bumps. If you’ve ever shaved, you probably know how razor bumps feel. Also called ...

Learn how to prevent and treat flare-ups while having warm-weather fun. Itchy, uncomfortable eczema can be an unpredictable condition. For some people, the dry, indoor air of winter causes flare-ups.