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Keratosis pilaris: Diagnosis and treatment

Learn about how dermatologists diagnose and treat keratosis pilaris.

Keratosis pilaris: Self-care tips

Learn about dermatologist tips for caring for keratosis pilaris.

Keratosis pilaris: Overview

Learn general information about keratosis pilaris.

Keratosis pilaris: Who gets and causes

Learn about who gets keratosis pilaris and what dermatologists understand about the causes.

Keratosis pilaris: Signs and symptoms

Learn about how dermatologists identify the signs and symptoms of keratosis pilaris.

Actinic keratosis: Signs and symptoms

Signs and symptoms of actinic keratosis

Moisturizer: Why you may need it if you have acne

Acne can cause your skin to feel oily and greasy, so a moisturizer may be the last thing you’d think of trying. A moisturizer, however, may be just what you need. Learn how using moisturizer can help with acne.

How to reduce eczema flares with moisturizer

Dermatologists say that moisturizer is most effective when applied immediately after a bath or shower. In 3 easy steps, you’ll learn how to apply moisturizer to help reduce ezcema flares.

How to pick the right moisturizer for your skin

Board-certified dermatologists weigh in on the best moisturizer for each skin type from very dry to oily.

Actinic keratosis: Self-care

Having just one actinic keratosis (AK) means that your skin has been badly damaged by ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun, tanning beds, or both.

Actinic keratosis: Who gets and causes

An actinic keratosis (AK) is a precancerous skin growth that develops on skin that’s been badly damaged by ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun, indoor tanning equipment, such as tanning beds or sunlamps.

Actinic keratosis: Diagnosis and treatment

If you find a spot or growth on your skin that you think could be an actinic keratosis (AK), it’s time for a thorough skin exam from a dermatologist. This is actually one of the most common conditions that dermatologists diagnose and treat.

Eczema types: Atopic dermatitis skin care

Skin care tips that dermatologists give their patients with atopic dermatitis include applying moisturizer after bathing.

How do dermatologists control eczema?

Control begins with a treatment plan created for your child’s needs. While the treatment plan will be tailored to your child’s needs, it is likely to include 4 parts: skin care (baths and moisturizer), medicine (as needed), coping strategies (manage itch, stress, and other issues), trigger avoidance (to prevent flares)

Actinic keratosis: Overview

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Is that stubborn acne really acne?

If you have acne that just won’t go away, you may want to take a closer look at your skin. It’s possible that you don’t have acne. Other skin conditions can look a lot like acne. A dermatologist can diagnose if stubborn acne on the skin is actually acne.

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.

Ichthyosis vulgaris: Diagnosis and treatment

Learn about how dermatologists diagnose and treat ichthyosis vulgaris.

Ichthyosis vulgaris: Signs and symptoms

Learn about how dermatologists identify the signs and symptoms of ichthyosis vulgaris.

Seborrheic keratoses: Diagnosis and treatment

Learn about how dermatologists diagnose and treat seborrheic keratoses.

Seborrheic keratoses: Tips for managing

Learn about these dermatologist tips for managing seborrheic keratoses.

Seborrheic keratoses: Overview

Learn general information about seborrheic keratoses.

What can make my hands look younger?

If age spots, wrinkly skin, or other signs of aging bother you, you can have more youthful-looking hands. Thanks to advances in dermatology, it’s possible to diminish these signs of aging safely and with little or no downtime.

Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: Relief for skin problems

These dermatologist’s tips can help reduce your risk of getting a skin infection and help your skin feel better.

How to select anti-aging skin care products

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

A dermatologist's top tips for a healthy beard

This simple skin care plan can help you sidestep problems that develop beneath the beard like dry, itchy skin.

7 ways to relieve itchy psoriasis

Scratching can worsen psoriasis. To relieve the itch without scratching, try these dermatologists’ tips.

Massage and acupressure may help child with eczema

Research shows that giving your child a gentle, 20-minute massage every day may help reduce eczema on your child’s skin.

5 facts you should know about precancerous skin growths

If your dermatologist tells you that you have a precancerous skin growth, it means one thing. Your skin has been badly damaged by the sun, indoor tanning, or both. The good news is that it’s not too late to do something about this damage and protect your health.

Dry skin: Diagnosis and treatment

Learn about how dermatologists diagnose and treat dry skin.

Eczema: Tips to help your child feel better

These skin care tips from dermatologists can help reduce eczema flare-ups.

Insider secrets for managing eczema

Learn how to manage eczema.

10 ways to prevent face mask skin problems

Prevent face mask skin problems like breakouts and dry skin by following these dermatologists’ tips.

Eczema treatment: Crisaborole (Eucrisa®) ointment

Crisaborole ointment is a newer treatment for atopic dermatitis (AD), which offers an alternative to treating AD with corticosteroids that you apply to the skin, pimecrolimus cream, or tacrolimus ointment.

Do you know how to use skin care to help heal eczema?

Skin care plays an essential role in reducing eczema flares. Taking this quiz will tell you how much you know about eczema skin care. After you complete the quiz, you’ll get dermatologists’ tips to help you care for your child’s skin.

Atopic dermatitis: Self-care

Most children’s eczema does not have a clear cause, such as an allergy, but most eczema will improve with good skin care. These tips from dermatologists can reduce the severity and frequency of your child's flare-ups.

Dermatologists' top tips for relieving dry skin

Tips include applying a cream or ointment when your skin feels dry and gently massaging it into your skin.

​In winter, will my child need different eczema skin care?

To reduce eczema flares in winter, dermatologists recommend making small changes to your child’s skin care. You can help your child feel more comfortable by doing the following at the first sign of winter.

Will swimming in a pool trigger my child's eczema?

Pool water can irritate eczema, causing a flare-up. Find out when you need to keep a child with eczema out of the pool and what precautions to take when it’s okay to get in the water.

Itch relief & skin care for childhood eczema

Dermatologists share resources for itch relief & skin care for childhood eczema

What psoriasis treatments are available without a prescription?

Learn about psoriasis treatments that do not require a prescription.

Your winter skin survival kit

As temperatures dip, here are some products that can help your skin look and feel its best throughout the colder months.

Dyshidrotic eczema: Self-care

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

Skin care for acne-prone skin

Find a wealth of resources on skin care for acne-prone skin and how dermatologists can help.

Nummular eczema: Self-care

These dermatologists' tips can help you get the best results from treatment for nummular eczema.

Is that eczema or an infection on my child's skin?

Eczema and a skin infection can look alike, but need different treatment. Use this insight to tell them apart.

Skin care in your 40s and 50s

Wrinkle creams, eye serums, and other anti-aging skin care products can help diminish signs of aging. To create a truly effective anti-aging skin care plan, however, it helps to start with healthy skin care habits.

Neurodermatitis: Self-care

To get rid of neurodermatitis, you must stop scratching and rubbing your itchy skin. These tips can help.

Dry skin, oily skin

Dry skin can flake, itch, crack, and even bleed. To help relieve dry skin, dermatologists offer these tips.

Should a child who has eczema see a dermatologist?

If your child has mild eczema, products that you can buy without a prescription to treat eczema may be all that’s needed.

Dermatologists help keep organ transplant recipients healthy

Guidance for organ transplant recipients, who face a higher risk of skin cancer and other skin conditions.

Dry skin remedies for darker skin tones

Is your dry skin noticeable and uncomfortable? These tips that dermatologists give their patients who have darker skin tones can help.

Flyers and posters

The AAD offers opportunities to help spread sun-safety messages and increase public awareness about skin cancer through a variety of resources. Download these free educational resources to help others learn how to prevent and detect skin cancer.

Skin care on a budget

Skin care products can be effective and budget friendly. These dermatologists’ tips reveal what you need to know.

How to maximize results from anti-aging skin care products

How you use your anti-aging skin care products affects your results. To help patients get the best results from these products, dermatologists offer these tips.

Rosacea skin care tips dermatologists recommend

To help patients who have rosacea with skin care, dermatologists offer these helpful tips.

Is your dry scalp something more serious?

Dermatologists speak to several common—and potentially serious—conditions that could be lurking behind your dry scalp.

How to control oily skin

For oily skin, dermatologists’ tips include using a gentle foaming face wash and oil-free products.

Dry skin relief due to handwashing

Always applying a thick hand cream or ointment after handwashing can heal dry, chapped hands.

Stasis dermatitis: Self-care

These 12 self-care tips from dermatologists can help prevent worsening stasis dermatitis.

Ichthyosis vulgaris: Overview

Learn general information about ichthyosis vulgaris.

Wrinkle remedies

While cosmetic treatments, such as botox and fillers, can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, lifestyle changes may prevent wrinkles. Learn what dermatologists recommend to you help reduce the signs of wrinkles.

How can I keep my child's eczema under control?

The following checklist offers dermatologists’ tips that can help you reduce eczema flares. Before long, you’ll find that you know exactly what to do to reduce flares.

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

Are triggers causing your psoriasis flare-ups?

Learn how triggers may cause your psoriasis flare-ups.

7 ways to prevent injuries while trimming pubic hair

Have you ever injured yourself while trimming your pubic hair? You’re not alone. A study found that 1 in 4 people have injured themselves while grooming their privates. In this study, the most common injuries were deep cuts, burns, and rashes.

Contact dermatitis: Self-care

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

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.

4 skin care tips for your hands

To give your hands the care they crave, deserve, and need, follow these four dermatologist-recommended tips.

Warts: Signs and symptoms

Warts can occur anywhere but are most likely to appear on the hands, feet, and a few other places.

Skin care: Does it help treat eczema?

Baths and moisturizers play an important role in treating eczema. By bathing and moisturizing your child’s skin as your dermatologist recommends, you can: ease your child’s discomfort, decrease eczema flares, improve your child’s response to treatment, reduce the need for medicine.

Microdermabrasion FAQs

Microdermabrasion is very popular. Find answers to some frequently asked questions about the procedure.

Mpox (monkeypox) rash: Dermatologists’ tips for treating your skin

Proper skin care can prevent skin discoloration and scarring when the mpox rash clears.

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

Ichthyosis vulgaris: Tips for managing

Learn about dermatologist tips for managing ichthyosis vulgaris.

Dermatologists' tips for managing eczema in babies

To help manage your baby’s symptoms and reduce flare-ups, dermatologists recommend the following tips.

How to safely exfoliate at home

If you exfoliate at home, it's essential to be gentle with your skin. Follow these dermatologists' tips.

How to relieve itchy psoriasis

Board-certified dermatologist shares four tips to ease the itch ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 23, 2023) — Skin issues can have a serious impact on your health and well-being. For the 7.5 million Americans1 living with psoriasis, itch can be the most bothersome part of their condition because it can make it

Stop itchy skin in its tracks

5 tips for relief from a board-certified dermatologist ROSEMONT, Ill. (Sept. 24, 2024) — Itchy skin can be irritating, especially an itch that doesn’t go away. There are many potential causes for itchy skin like common skin conditions such as eczema, shingles, hives, psoriasis, or bug bites, or it could

Isotretinoin: The truth about safety, side effects, and skin care

Misinformation about this medication is common. Here you’ll find the science-backed facts.

Self-care: 10 ways to relieve discomfort from scleroderma

Learn about 10 ways to relieve discomfort from scleroderma.

Managing eczema in summertime

Dermatologists say you can enjoy a day at the beach and other summer activities if you take some precautions.

Face washing 101

Learn about dermatologist tips for safely washing your face.

Should I apply my skin care products in a certain order?

Learn about why it is important to apply skin care products in a certain order.

8 ways to stop baths and showers from worsening your psoriasis

Learn eight ways to prevent baths and showers from worsening your psoriasis.

Types of skin cancer | AAD

See photos and learn the warning signs of different types of skin cancer, including common and less common types. Here you’ll find facts, warning signs, and changes to watch for, so you can spot skin cancer early.

Neurodermatitis: Treatment

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

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

Dry skin: Overview

Learn general information about dry skin and its causes.

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.

Atopic dermatitis: Overview

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

Skin care tips for men

Learn about what dermatologists recommend for skin care tips for men.

Cellulitis: How to prevent it from returning

Learn about dermatologist tips for preventing the return of cellulitis.

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.

Home remedies: What can relieve itchy eczema?

These research-proven home remedies can help relieve your child’s itchy skin.

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

When your child needs strong medicine to control eczema

When a child has severe eczema, strong medicine may be necessary to get it under control. Here’s what dermatologists tell parents about using strong medicine to treat eczema.

Dyshidrotic eczema: Diagnosis and treatment

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

How to care for your skin during and after radiation therapy

Radiation therapy plays an important role in treating cancer. Like medications, radiation therapy can also cause possible side effects. Some of these side effects occur on the skin. Learn how dermatologists recommend that you care for your skin before and after radiation therapy.

Prurigo nodularis: 9 dermatologists’ tips for relieving the itch

Until treatment for prurigo nodularis works, these tips can help relieve the itch.

What can help a child manage eczema triggers at school?

Going to school with eczema can be difficult. If your child has visible eczema or scratches often, other children — and even adults — may mistakenly believe your child has a contagious disease. With a bit of planning, however, children with eczema can go to school and do well.

Seborrheic dermatitis: Self-care

These dermatologist’s tips can help diminish the itchy rash and get the best results from treatment.

National healthy skin month: dermatologists provide tips on caring for your skin, hair, and nails

Board-certified dermatologists remind patients that skin, hair, and nail care routines are a key to health ROSEMONT, Ill. (October 25, 2022) — In recognition of National Healthy Skin Month in November, board-certified dermatologists are providing their top tips for caring for your skin, hair, and nails. ... These seven tips

Caring for your skin in menopause

You can do something about the changes to your skin and hair that occur in menopause. Learn about what dermatologists recommend to care for your skin in menopause.

Dermatologist-recommended skin care for your 20s

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

Signs your baby has eczema and how to treat it

Help your baby feel more comfortable and prevent their eczema from worsening as they grow up with treatment and at-home self-care.

Chemical peels: FAQs

To help you decide whether a chemical peel is right for you, the AAD answers frequently asked questions about the procedure.

11 ways to reduce premature skin aging

Learn about these 11 dermatologist tips for ways to reduce premature skin aging.

Ten skin care habits that can worsen acne

Are you faithfully treating your acne but still seeing new breakouts? Your skin care routine could be to blame. Here you’ll find 10 skin care habits that can worsen acne and dermatologists’ tips to help you change those habits.

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.

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

Hair removal: How to wax

Learn about dermatologists recommend when using wax to remove hair.

12 summer skin problems you can prevent

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

How can weight loss drugs affect my skin, hair, and nails?

Like any treatment, weight loss drugs can cause side effects, including to your skin, hair, and nails.

Relief for skin reactions from targeted cancer therapy

Skin reactions are a common side effect of targeted therapy. Some of these medications can affect your hair or nails. Spotting a reaction early and getting treatment can prevent the reaction from worsening. It can allow you to continue receiving targeted therapy uninterrupted.

Adult acne

Some adults continue to get acne well into their 30s, 40s, and even 50s. Learn causes of and treatments for adult acne.

How to treat sunburn

Your skin can burn if it gets too much sun without proper protection from shade, clothing, and sunscreen. Follow these dermatologists' tips to help relieve the discomfort from a sunburn.

How to care for your skin in your 60s and 70s

During our 60s and 70s, the many changes transforming our skin can feel inevitable, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with them. The right skin care can improve how your skin feels — and looks.

Dermatologist-recommended skin care for people with diabetes

These dermatologists' skin-care tips can prevent a serious skin condition in someone with diabetes.

Can a child with eczema attend gym class and play sports?

Heat and sweat are common eczema triggers. With a few precautions, most kids who have eczema can attend gym class and play sports. To prevent a flare-up, dermatologists recommend following these tips.

Is it possible to control eczema?

Yes, it is possible to control eczema. And, controlling eczema has benefits. Controlling eczema can decrease flares, improve your child’s health and quality of life and reduce the amount of medicine needed — and the need for medicine.

Tips for healthy hair

Healthy hair starts with learning your hair type. See the other tips that dermatologists recommend.

How to bathe your newborn

To make sure your baby stays safe, clean, and healthy during bath time, follow these tips from board-certified dermatologists.

Squamous cell carcinoma: From symptoms to treatments | AAD

Squamous cell carcinoma is a common type of skin cancer that often looks like a scaly patch, dome-shaped growth, or sore. It tends to grow slowly, but sometimes growth is quick. A board-certified dermatologist can tell you if you have this skin cancer. When found early, squamous cell carcinoma is

DIY treatment for 5 common beard problems

Skin problem beneath your beard? Patchy growth? You may be able to treat it with these dermatologists’ tips.

Scleroderma: Diagnosis and treatment

Learn about diagnosis and treatment of scleroderma.

7 nail-care tips that can reduce nail psoriasis

Proper nail care can reduce nail psoriasis flare-ups and help you see better results from treatment.

Acne: Tips for managing

To clear acne, dermatologists recommend these 6 skin care habits along with treatment.

Dry skin: Signs and symptoms

Learn about how dermatologists identify the signs and symptoms of dry skin.

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.

Many ways to firm sagging skin

Options to help firm sagging skin for every budget.

How can I find eczema triggers on my child's body?

You cannot cure eczema by ONLY removing what triggers your child’s eczema. To control eczema, you need to bathe and moisturize, treat flares, and avoid triggers. Learn more by matching the possible trigger on the chart below and see what you can do to help treat flares and avoid triggers

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.

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.

How can I treat genital psoriasis?

Learn about how you can treat genital psoriasis.

Retinol or retinoid?

Retinoids and retinol can be found in most skin care aisles, but do you really understand the difference and how to use each? Learn how board-certified dermatologists can help you decide if retinoids are right for your skin.

Eczema treatment: Phototherapy

If your child’s eczema covers a large area or treatment you apply to the skin fails to work, your child’s dermatologist may recommend phototherapy. Here’s what’s involved.

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 treat a sunburn

Board-certified dermatologist shares 5 tips for Skin Cancer Awareness Month ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 21, 2024)  — Sunburns can be painful and damaging to your skin, while also increasing your risk of skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States and one of the most preventable. A new survey

How to treat eczema at home

Tips from board-certified dermatologists ROSEMONT, Ill. (October 27, 2022) — Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition affecting 1 in 10 Americans. Patients with eczema often experience itchy, dry, raw, and sensitive patches of skin, which greatly impacts their quality of life. As we wrap up Eczema Awareness

Tressed to impress: tips for keeping your mane magnificent

6 tips for healthier looking and feeling hair from a board-certified dermatologist ROSEMONT, Ill. (Aug. 13, 2024) — Hair is as unique as its wearer, making care an important aspect in one’s overall health and wellness routine. From understanding your hair type to learning the best shampooing technique (yes, there

American Academy of Dermatology survey: half of Americans worry about skin aging, but many still skip sunscreen

Board-certified dermatologist encourages public to incorporate sun protection into daily skin care routine 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, while nearly 1 in

Atopic dermatitis: Treatment

Dermatologists treat atopic dermatitis with skin care, trigger management, and medication.

Eczema types: Contact dermatitis overview

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

Cyndi Lauper discusses how she manages her psoriasis

Read about how pop star Cyndi Lauper manages and lives with her psoriasis.

Eczema treatment: Topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs) for children

Your child’s dermatologist may prescribe this medicine when corticosteroids stop working, fail to work, or are not a good option for your child.

Cold weather and your skin

Board-certified dermatologist shares tips to protect your skin this winter ROSEMONT, Ill. (January 31, 2023) — Cold winter weather can wreak havoc on our bodies. Due to the drop in temperature and lack of humidity, our skin can have a difficult time retaining moisture, leading to itchy, dry skin and

How to select a dermatologist

You have choices when it comes to your health care. Here’s how to choose the dermatologist who aligns with your needs.

How dermatologists treat sun-damaged skin

The sun can add years to your skin. See how dermatologists treat damage caused by the sun.

Face mask skin problems: DIY treatment

Dermatologists’ tips like wash your face after wearing a mask and use a no-sting barrier film can help.

American Academy of Dermatology issues first-ever pediatric atopic dermatitis guidelines, highlighting prevention strategies and effective treatments

New evidence-based guidelines establish insufficient evidence or no benefit to dietary or environmental interventions ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 7, 2026) — For the first time in its history, the ... American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has published guidelines of care for both the ... prevention and ... management of atopic dermatitis

How to treat eczema during pregnancy

Safely treat eczema during pregnancy and while nursing by following these dermatologist tips.

Social media skin care trends: Dermatologists reveal the facts

Board-certified dermatologists provide tips for healthy 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. Popular trends like the glass-skin look, the Russian manicure, and

Lichen planus: Dermatologists tips to help you feel better

If you have lichen planus, there are things you can do to help ease symptoms and reduce flare-ups.

Chronic spontanous urticaria: Effective treatment possible

Dermatologists reveal how they successfully treat a type of hives called chronic spontaneous urticaria.

7 ways cancer treatments affect your skin and how to get relief

Cancer treatments fight your disease, but can also affect your skin, hair, and nails.

Dermatologist-approved pregnancy skin care

You want to take care of your baby, but it can be confusing to determine which skin care products to use during pregnancy.

Stasis dermatitis: Treatment

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

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.

Tattoo removal: Lasers outshine other methods

If you’re thinking about removing either, you should know one key fact: Lasers have largely replaced other tattoo-removal methods.

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 your workout can affect your skin

Working out affects skin in good and not-so-good ways. Board-certified dermatologists share what to do before and after your workout to prevent unwanted skin issues.

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.

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.

Seborrheic dermatitis: Diagnosis and treatment

Treating seborrheic dermatitis can clear or lessen the rash, itch, and swelling —and prevent flares.

Acne: Diagnosis and treatment

To clear acne, stop new breakouts, and prevent acne scars, dermatologists tailor each treatment plan.

Lichen planus: Diagnosis and treament

Treatment can prevent lichen planus from worsening, reduce flare-ups, and ease discomfort.

Rosacea: Treatment

The goals of treatment are to reduce (or eliminate) signs of rosacea, ease your discomfort, and prevent rosacea from worsening.

Epidermolysis bullosa: Diagnosis and treatment

The FDA has approved new medications and a gene therapy to help heal long-standing wounds.

Sunscreen FAQs

Dermatologists recommend using sunscreen with SPF 30+ that is broad-spectrum and water resistant.