The new guidelines, published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD), will guide dermatologists in deciding the best possible prevention and treatment options for pediatric ...

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ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 8, 2026) — Connecticut-based board-certified dermatologist Jane Grant-Kels, MD, FAAD, has been elected to lead the American Academy of Dermatology. She will be installed as ...

Follow these dermatologist tips to care for your curly or coily hair. Naturally curly or coily hair can feel overwhelming to care for. Thick, curly hair is more prone to breakage and dryness than ...

As many people who have vitiligo are otherwise healthy and vitiligo affects a person’s appearance, vitiligo is sometimes considered a cosmetic condition. Cosmetic means the problem only affects a ...

A vitiligo diagnosis can be overwhelming. However, focusing on the areas of vitiligo you can control may help you feel better. Although there is no cure for vitiligo, these tips from board-certified ...

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. The ...

Looking for information on sunscreen? Visit the Academy's Sun Protection Resource Center. Seeking shade, wearing sun-protective clothing — including a lightweight and long-sleeved shirt, pants, a wide ...

Find out why dark spots appear and what can fade them. If you have what feels like razor bumps or acne on the back of your neck or scalp, you may have acne keloidalis nuchae. Find out what can help. A ...

Your body and your health go through a lot of changes during pregnancy — but does your skin care routine need to be refreshed, too? Dermatologists say yes: When you’re pregnant, you should pay ...

Moving from residency into full-time practice is a critical phase in a young dermatologist’s career. While your clinical skills are sharp, success in today’s environment demands mastery of a complex ...

If you’re wondering what skin care should consist of in your 20s, you’ve come to the right place. “The skin care choices you make now will affect what your skin looks like in your next decade – and ...