Psoriasis treatment: Phototherapy

Learn how phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis.

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.

Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: Treatment

To treat cancer cells in the skin, patients often apply medication or have radiation therapy or phototherapy.

Can a woman treat psoriasis while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Learn about safe treatments for psoriasis for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Pityriasis rosea: Diagnosis and treatment

Most people don't need to treat pityriasis rosea, but it can help to see a dermatologist for a diagnosis.

Scleroderma: Diagnosis and treatment

Learn about diagnosis and treatment of scleroderma.

Prurigo nodularis: Diagnosis and treatment

To get rid of prurigo nodularis, you need to treat it.

Hives: Diagnosis and treatment

Find out when hives require emergency care, when to treat at home, and when to see a dermatologist.

Medications and light treatments for psoriasis

Learn about medications and light treatments for psoriasis.

Psoriasis: Medications and light therapies

To treat psoriasis, most people apply medication directly to their skin. If you need stronger treatment, your dermatologist may prescribe light treatments or medication that works throughout the body. Find information about the many different psoriasis treatments here.

Can you get psoriasis if you have skin of color?

Learn about how people with skin of color can also have psoriasis.

Lichen planus: Diagnosis and treament

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

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.

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.

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.

Skin conditions by the numbers

Find facts and statistics for reporting about dermatology and dermatologic conditions.

Nummular eczema: Diagnosis and treatment

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

Eczema treatment: Antihistamines

If itchy eczema leaves your child unable to fall asleep or sleep through the night, your dermatologist may recommend an antihistamine, but only for a short time.

Eczema treatment: Antibiotics and other antimicrobials

Eczema increases your child’s risk of developing a skin infection, which requires treatment. This explains how these infections are treated.

Kidney disease: 11 ways it can affect your skin

Advanced kidney disease can affect your skin. Very dry skin is common, but you can also develop these problems.

Pustular psoriasis: Treatment

Treatment for pustular psoriasis can reduce (or clear) pus-filled bumps and alleviate symptoms.

Managing eczema in summertime

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

How can I treat genital psoriasis?

Learn about how you can treat genital psoriasis.

Eczema types: Atopic dermatitis skin care

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

Psoriasis treatment: Oral retinoids

Learn how oral retinoids are used to treat psoriasis.

Can a wearable blue-light device clear psoriasis?

Learn what research shows about wearing a blue-light device to treat psoriasis.

Psoriasis treatment: Coal tar

Learn how coal tar can be used to treat 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.

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

Treatment options for pregnant women living with eczema and psoriasis

Board-certified dermatologist discusses considerations for pregnant women with common skin conditions NEW ORLEANS (March 17, 2023) — Psoriasis and eczema affect men and women differently, with women needing to take extra precautions when considering treatments if they’re planning for pregnancy. A board-certified dermatologist at the American Academy of Dermatology’s Annual

The latest in sun protection

New sunscreens now match a person’s skin tone without leaving a visible white film on the skin BOSTON, MA (March 25, 2022) — Throughout the years, sunscreens have evolved to meet the public’s needs. These innovations have included improved protection from sunburn and skin aging, as well as specific formulas

How to treat psoriasis at age 65 and beyond

Learn how to safely treat psoriasis if you are age 65 or older.

3 techniques that can strengthen eczema treatment

If the eczema medicine that you apply to your child’s skin fails to work, ask your child’s dermatologist if one of these three techniques could improve results.

Is your dry scalp something more serious?

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

Acne keloidalis nuchae: Treatment

A treatment plan for acne keloidalis nuchae often includes tips to help reduce irritation, skin care, and medication.

Transform your skin health: diet and lifestyle take center stage at 2025 AAD Annual Meeting

ORLANDO, FL (March 7, 2025) — The 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting will take place March 7-11 in Orlando. The meeting will feature nearly 300 educational sessions with more than 1,700 speakers discussing the latest research on skin, hair, and nails, including topics on how diet and lifestyle

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