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How dermatologists treat acne
Learn how dermatologists can help you treat acne, pimples, whiteheads, zits, and blackheads.
Qué buscar: ABCDE de melanoma
Un cambio de la apariencia de la piel es el primer signo del melanoma. Por lo tanto, es importante saber dónde aparecen los lunares y su apariencia. Cuando es detectado y tratado adecuadamente antes de extenderse a otras partes del cuerpo, el melanoma tiene un índice de curación alto. Las
Neurodermatitis
If you have an itchy patch of skin that becomes itchiest while you're relaxing, you may have this type of eczema.
Neurodermatitis: Causes
While what causes neurodermatitis isn't entirely known, your risk is higher if you have one of these triggers.
Keloid scars: Overview
A keloid is a type of raised scar. Unlike other raised scars, a keloid grows larger than the wound that caused it.
Contact the Academy
The Academy’s Member Resource Center (MRC) is available to answer your questions or direct your inquiry to the appropriate staff member in our Rosemont, Ill., or Washington, D.C., offices.
How to treat psoriasis at age 65 and beyond
Learn how to safely treat psoriasis if you are age 65 or older.
Bedbugs: Overview
Learn general information about bedbugs and how difficult they can be to clear from a dwelling.
Keloid scars: Causes
If you have keloid-prone skin, anything that causes skin to scar can cause a keloid, including piercings and surgery.
Psoriasis treatment: Phototherapy
Learn how phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis.
Can you get psoriasis if you have skin of color?
Learn about how people with skin of color can also have psoriasis.
Tips to care for an injured nail
You can often treat an injured nail at home. These dermatologists' tips can bring relief and protect a healing nail.
How to care for an injured nail
Board-certified dermatologist shares four tips for treating nail injuries ROSEMONT, Ill. (July 25, 2023) — It’s easy to injure a nail by slamming a finger in a car door, wearing the wrong shoes, or getting a sports injury. While these common accidents can happen throughout our life, a board-certified dermatologist
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
Bedbugs: Diagnosis and treatment
To look for bedbugs, check the places that people sleep. Signs include a sweet, musty odor.
Hyperhidrosis: 6 tips dermatologists give their patients
Learn how to find sweat triggers, when to apply antiperspirant vs. deodorant, and more.
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.
Skin reaction from targeted cancer therapy? Tell your doctor.
Are you receiving targeted therapy to treat skin cancer — or any other cancer? If so, dermatologists recommend that you pay close attention to your skin.
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: Treatment
To treat cancer cells in the skin, patients often apply medication or have radiation therapy or phototherapy.
Dermatologist-recommended skin care for your 20s
Two board-certified dermatologists explain how to create a skin care routine for your 20s.
Prurigo nodularis: Diagnosis and treatment
To get rid of prurigo nodularis, you need to treat it.
Vitiligo: Treatment
Vitiligo treatment can restore skin color, prevent new spots, and stop patches from getting bigger.