Syphilis: Diagnosis and treatment

Penicillin can cure syphilis. Here’s what to expect during treatment and what happens if you're allergic to penicillin.

Nickel allergy: How to avoid exposure and reduce symptoms

Nickel is one of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis: a skin rash or irritation caused by touching an allergen. In fact, it is estimated that more than 18 percent of people in North America are allergic to nickel, including 11 million children in the U.S.

Bug bites and stings: When to see a dermatologist

Although most bug bites and stings are harmless, some can be dangerous. This is especially true if you are allergic to the bug’s venom, or if the bug is carrying a disease.

New study reveals that some children with common form of eczema should also be tested for allergic reactions

Study author highlights test used to differentiate between two types of eczema ROSEMONT, Ill. (September 26, 2023) — Eczema, which is a group of medical conditions that causes inflamed, irritated, and often itchy skin, affects millions of people worldwide. A new article published in the ... Journal of the American

Can you prevent a peanut allergy when a child has eczema?

Research shows it’s possible. You can prevent a child with eczema from developing a peanut allergy, but you’ll want to proceed carefully. A peanut allergy can be serious — even life-threatening — if a child has the most common type of eczema, which is atopic dermatitis (AD). For years, parents

What's causing your child's itchy rash?

A dermatologist addresses the difference between eczema and allergic contact dermatitis BOSTON, MA (March 25, 2022) — Itchy rashes can be very irritating, especially when children get them, and you don’t know what is causing them. While these rashes are often caused by eczema, in some cases they are caused

How to relieve hives at home

Tips from board-certified dermatologists ROSEMONT, Ill. (Feb. 11, 2022) — Hives are a common skin reaction that causes itchy bumps or raised, swollen-looking patches to appear on the skin. If you have a darker skin tone, hives are often the same color as your skin, or slightly darker or lighter.

Patch testing can find what's causing your rash

If an allergy could be causing your rash, your doctor may recommend patch testing. This explains what's involved.

Contact dermatitis: Signs and symptoms

Contact dermatitis often begins with intensely itchy skin, followed by a rash. Here's what else to look for.

Contact dermatitis: Causes

To get rid of contact dermatitis, you need to find what’s causing it. You can start with these common causes.

Poison ivy, oak, and sumac: Who gets a rash, and is it contagious?

A rash from one of these poisonous plants usually shows up as red, itchy bumps on the skin.

Eczema types: Contact dermatitis overview

Contact dermatitis sends many people to the dermatologist. Here’s how dermatologists help.

Hives: Causes

The often-itchy bumps and raised patches of hives develop when the body releases histamine.

Atopic dermatitis: Causes

The following may play a role in causing atopic dermatitis: Your genes, immune system, and what touches your skin.

Poison ivy, oak, and sumac: When does the rash appear?

The amount of time it takes for a rash to appear depends on whether you’ve had a rash from one of the plants before. Learn more.

Itchy rash could be contact dermatitis

To get rid of this rash, you must find and avoid the cause. These dermatologists’ tips can help you pinpoint the cause.

Contact dermatitis: Treatment

Treating contact dermatitis can ease your discomfort. Here’s what your dermatologist may use.

How to treat a bee sting

Learn about how to treat a bee or other flying insect sting.

Tattoos: 7 unexpected skin reactions and what to do about them

Even if you get inked by a licensed tattoo artist and follow the aftercare, your skin can react in weird and unexpected ways. If you’re having a reaction, here’s what may be happening and what you can do.

Can food fix eczema?

Removing certain foods from your child’s diet can do more harm than good. Find out why.

Contact dermatitis: Self-care

Contact dermatitis can return. These tips from dermatologists can help you prevent another rash.

Could a metal implant affect your skin?

Board-certified dermatologist weighs in on the role of metal allergies in medical implants NEW ORLEANS (March 17, 2023) — Millions of people in the U.S. report having a metal allergy, and current estimates state that 10 percent of Americans will receive a medical implant during their lifetime ... 1 ...

Bedbugs: Diagnosis and treatment

To look for bedbugs, check the places that people sleep. Signs include a sweet, musty odor.

When does a child with eczema need allergy testing?

If your child has eczema, you may feel that the flares would stop if only you could find what causes them. Many parents ask about allergy testing. Here’s what dermatologists tell parents about eczema and allergy testing.

10 reasons your face is red

Many things can turn our faces red, including sunburn, acne, and hot flashes. Here are 10 less obvious reasons for seeing a red face when you look in the mirror.

Dip powder manicure: 5 tips to keep your nails healthy

This insight from board-certified dermatologists can help you safely get dip nails and keep your nails healthy.

10 reasons your skin itches uncontrollably and how to get relief

Discover the many reasons for itchy skin and see what dermatologists say can bring relief.

How to care for a child with chickenpox

These tips from board-certified dermatologists can help relieve your child's symptoms and prevent a skin infection.

Skin biopsy: Dermatologist-recommended wound care

Two board-certified dermatologists explain the dos and don’ts of caring for your wound after having a skin biopsy.

How to tell the difference between dry hands and hand eczema

Unlike dry skin, patients need more than moisturizers to treat hand eczema ROSEMONT, Ill. (September 27, 2022) — Hand eczema is one of the most common forms of eczema, causing dry, itchy, and irritated skin affecting the whole hand, including the fingers. This skin condition can negatively impact a person’s

7 conditions a child with eczema more likely to develop

Knowing the symptoms of these conditions can lead to early diagnosis and treatment.

Gerald’s personal story

Read the skin cancer survivor story of Gerald Berger.

12 summer skin problems you can prevent

Learn to identify 12 summer skin problems and read about dermatologist tips for preventing them.

Dyshidrotic eczema: Self-care

These 10 self-care tips from dermatologists can help you prevent flare-ups of dyshidrotic eczema.

Coloring and perming tips for healthier-looking hair

Many treatments that enhance the appearance of your hair can actually damage it, causing your hair to become dry and brittle. Follow these dermatologists’ tips to prevent dry, brittle hair.

Dyshidrotic eczema: Causes

The itchy rash may seem to show up for no apparent reason, but one of these triggers could be responsible.

7 travel skin care tips from dermatologists

Extra time in the sun, new environments, and changes to your routine can cause skin irritation while traveling.

People with darker skin tones can get rosacea

Symptoms of rosacea include your face often feels warm and it stings when you apply a skin care product.

10 reasons your scalp itches and how to get relief

When your scalp itches, it can be difficult to think about anything else. You may feel that the itch will never stop, but relief is possible. Getting rid of the itch begins with finding out why your scalp itches. Here are 10 reasons for an itchy scalp along with dermatologists’

Stasis dermatitis: Treatment

A dermatologist often diagnoses this disease. Here's what’s involved in getting diagnosed and treated.

Can anything prevent my child from getting eczema

As the number of children who develop atopic dermatitis (AD) grows, so do the studies looking for a way to prevent it. So far, no one thing guarantees your child won’t develop AD, the most common type of eczema. Making some lifestyle changes, however, may reduce your child’s risk. Here’s

Dulce Michell’s story

Read the skin cancer survivor story of Dulce Michell.

Get the dermatologist's advice about rashes and how to relieve the itch

Find out whether you can treat a rash at home or need medical care. Get dermatologists’ expertise that can help you relieve the itch.

4 infection fighters to avoid if your child has eczema

What to avoid ... If your child has eczema, dermatologists recommend that you avoid the 4 infection fighters on the do-not-use list below. ... When a child has eczema, dermatologists often recommend that parents avoid the treatments on this do-not-use list. ... Do-not-use list ... Antibiotics applied to the skin

6 skin biopsy wound care tips from dermatologists

ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 31, 2022) — Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. It is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. As Skin Cancer Awareness Month continues, it’s important to check your skin regularly, and if you notice a spot on

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about fillers answered by dermatologists

Fillers are popular. To help you decide whether this treatment is right for you and to have the treatment performed safely, the AAD provides answers to frequently asked questions.

Manicure and pedicure safety

Having beautiful nails is less a matter of luck and more a matter of caring for them correctly. Here are dermatologists’ tips for manicure safety.

Bedbugs: How to avoid bringing them home

Reduce the likelihood of bringing bedbugs home by following these dermatologists' tips.

I have melanoma, why do I need a sentinel lymph node biopsy?

When melanoma starts to spread, it often travels to a lymph node near the melanoma first. Knowing the stage of your cancer helps your doctors create an appropriate treatment plan.

How to test skin care products

Before you add a skin care product to your routine, dermatologists recommend testing it. Here are the steps to follow.

How to prevent skin problems while gardening

Skin problems caused by gardening are common, but these tips from dermatologists can help you prevent many rashes, wounds, and other problems.

Dry, scaly, and painful hands could be hand eczema

Hand rashes can be frustrating, especially when the cause of your rash is unknown. To help prevent a hand rash, dermatologists offer these tips.

Confidence redefined: permanent makeup can empower individuals with skin and hair conditions

New study by dermatologists highlights what to look for when considering permanent makeup ROSEMONT, Ill. (June 18, 2024) — Permanent makeup, also called cosmetic tattooing, is a popular form of tattooing that can be used to replace or enhance a person’s makeup application or help them camouflage certain medical conditions.

How to select anti-aging skin care products

Learn dermatologist tips for selecting anti-aging skin care products.

Lichen planus: Causes

Lichen planus may develop when a person’s immune system mistakes a part of their body as foreign.

Gel manicures: Tips for healthy nails

Although gel manicures can be beautiful and long-lasting, they can be tough on nails. Gel manicures can cause nail brittleness, peeling and cracking, and repeated use can increase the risk for skin cancer and premature skin aging on the hands.

Eczema treatment: Coal tar preparations

Used for more than 100 years to treat eczema, coal tar is occasionally recommended to treat a child. If it’s recommended, be sure you know these facts, which include where to never apply it.

When is a mole a problem?

Learn about what dermatologists recommend for how to determine when a mole may be a problem.

Psoriasis treatment: Tacrolimus ointment and pimecrolimus cream

Learn how tacrolimus ointment and pimecrolimus cream can be used to treat psoriasis.

Eczema treatment: Corticosteroids applied to the skin

Due to their safety and effectiveness, corticosteroids are commonly used to treat eczema in people of all ages, including young children. This fact sheet highlights what parents often want to know about this treatment.

Poison ivy, oak, and sumac: How can I prevent a rash?

It’s an oil in these plants that causes the rash. By taking some precautions, you may be able to prevent the oil from getting on your skin. Here’s what you can do.

Dry skin: Diagnosis and treatment

Learn about how dermatologists diagnose and treat dry skin.

Dry skin: Overview

Learn general information about dry skin and its causes.

Hiding child’s skin condition with makeup may boost self-esteem

Young patients at a dermatology clinic immediately felt better when makeup covered a skin condition.

How can I find eczema friendly products?

Kids with eczema have very sensitive skin. Many products that touch their skin can trigger eczema. To complicate matters, it can take time for your child’s skin to react. For example, an ingredient in your child’s shampoo could trigger an eczema flare. The flare could occur a few hours or

Cellulite treatments: What really works?

With so many cellulite treatments out there, it can be hard to know what, if anything, works. Research shows some treatments can make cellulite less noticeable.

Neurodermatitis: Treatment

Neurodermatitis often requires prescription medication to clear. Here’s what a treatment plan can include.

Red rash around your mouth could be perioral dermatitis

Learn about how the red rash around your mouth could actually be perioral dermatitis.

7 dermatologists’ tips for healing dry, chapped lips

While it may seem that dry, cracked lips are something you must live with until spring comes, you can have soft, supple lips year-round. Here’s what dermatologists recommend.

How to check for bedbugs

Board-certified dermatologist’s tips ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 14, 2024) — Bedbugs can make you itch just by thinking about them. These tiny, reddish-brown insects that feed on blood are notorious for infiltrating hotel rooms and luggage, hitchhiking their way back to a new home virtually undetected. ... "Understanding what to be

American Academy of Dermatology urges Americans to use sun protection ahead of July 4th weekend

Board-certified dermatologist provides tips to relieve discomfort from sunburns ROSEMONT, Ill. (June 27, 2023) — The July 4th weekend is a time when many Americans will celebrate outdoors at parades, pools and cookouts, but without proper sun protection, they put themselves and their children at risk of getting sunburned, which

What are those bumps on my child's skin?

These 12 common conditions can cause a rash of bumps on your child’s skin. Find out whether a condition is contagious and when your child needs treatment.

How to manage wet or weeping eczema

Weeping eczema happens when your eczema rash leaks fluid but managing your eczema can get you relief and help prevent infection.

Five unsafe skin care trends to avoid

Advice from board-certified dermatologists to keep your skin healthy ROSEMONT, Ill. (Nov. 1, 2023) — Social media platforms are rife with skin care advice from a variety of sources, which can make it difficult to know how to approach the recommendations you find online. In recognition of National Healthy Skin

How to treat minor burns and cuts

Dermatologist shares tips on caring for minor kitchen and holiday accidents ROSEMONT, Ill. (December 6, 2022) — With the holidays upon us, kitchen accidents can become more common as we cook meals for large gatherings of friends and family. In preparation for the holiday season, a board-certified dermatologist from the

Should I take vitamins or supplements for my skin?

You can find the nutrients common in many skin care supplements, like Vitamin C and probiotics, in food you might already eat.

Nummular eczema: Diagnosis and treatment

With proper treatment, nummular eczema can clear. Here’s what dermatologists may include in a treatment plan.

A dermatologist’s guide to skincare from growing up to glowing up

Board-certified dermatologist (and mom) shares holiday shopping tips for teens and tweens. ROSEMONT, Ill. (Oct. 28, 2025) — As online skincare trends continue to capture the attention of tweens and teens (and major retailers roll out early holiday promotions), an AAD board-certified dermatologist offers guidance to help families cut through

Could my child have rosacea?

Few children and teens develop rosacea, but it’s worth considering if your child frequently has any of the following: ... Red, irritated eyes ... Styes or pinkeye (especially if your child received treatment) ... Red, swollen eyelids that may itch and can look greasy or crusty ... Long-lasting flushing on

Can anything relieve severe atopic dermatitis?

If you're living with severe atopic dermatitis (AD), relief is possible. With help from a board-certified dermatologist, you can get a treatment plan that will help you.

8 reasons your groin itches and how to get relief

Read about eight reasons why you may have itching in the groin.

Atopic dermatitis: Overview

Also called eczema, atopic dermatitis is a condition that causes itchy, dry, and inflamed skin, which usually begins in childhood.

Do facial masks work, and should I add one to my skin care routine?

Facial masks can help you address some skin concerns if you choose one with the right ingredients and continue treating any skin diseases or conditions.

When to toss your makeup and sunscreen

Two dermatologists explain when to throw away makeup and sunscreen in order to prevent skin problems.

Types of psoriasis: Can you have more than one?

Learn how you may suffer from more than one kind of psoriasis.

Dyshidrotic eczema: Diagnosis and treatment

A dermatologist often diagnoses this disease. Here's what’s involved in getting diagnosed and treated.

10 ways to get relief from chronic hives

If hives last longer than 6 weeks, seeing a dermatologist can help as can keeping track of your flare-ups.

Dermatologist-recommended skin care for your 20s

Two board-certified dermatologists explain how to create a skin care routine for your 20s.

What is a dermatologist?

A dermatologist is a medical doctor who specializes in treating the skin, hair, and nails. Dermatologists care for people of all ages.

How Does Your Environment Affect Your Skin?

A dermatologist addresses the skin problems caused by bugs, plants and water creatures BOSTON, MA. (March 25, 2022) — Whether you are hiking in the woods, gardening, or swimming in a lake or ocean, the bugs, plants, and water creatures that you are exposed to can cause irritating skin conditions

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