The American Academy of Dermatology gratefully acknowledges the support from Sanofi and Regeneron. Do you develop welts or an itchy rash after you come in from the cold, especially on skin that ...

Foods that cause your blood sugar to rise quickly, such as white bread and fries, may worsen acne. Do you avoid eating greasy fries and burgers because you believe they’ll cause new pimples? There may ...

Why should a dermatologist diagnose what type of scar you have? While it may seem obvious that you have a scar, it’s important to have a dermatologist examine it before it’s treated. Scars are complex ...

Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually. 1 There are different types of acne (blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, acne cysts or nodules) ...

These welts, also called wheals, may be red, pink, white, or skin-colored. Just as they vary in color, hives come in many shapes. Some appear as tiny spots or blotches. Others look like thin, raised ...

The American Academy of Dermatology is the largest, most influential, and representative dermatology group in the United States. Find resources on membership, AAD meetings, education, practice ...

Whenever your skin is injured – whether by accident or from surgery – your body works to repair the wound. As your skin heals, a scar may form, as this is a natural part of the healing process. Here ...

Women who have female pattern hair loss (aka hereditary hair loss) will lose less hair if they cut back on washing, coloring, and perming their hair. A few months after having a baby, it’s normal to ...