American Academy of Dermatology Association Applauds Introduction of The Patients First Act Aimed at Medicare Physician Reform

Statement from Murad Alam, MD, MSCI, MBA, FAAD, President, American Academy of Dermatology Association ROSEMONT, Ill. (July 15, 2026) — The American Academy of Dermatology Association applauds Academy member Representative John Joyce, MD, FAAD (R-PA), for introducing bipartisan, comprehensive Medicare physician payment reform legislation, the Patients First Act. The Academy

Dermatologists warn people about the reliability of online symptom checkers

Research shows that online symptom checkers inaccurately diagnose skin rashes ROSEMONT, Ill. (October 12, 2022) — Thanks to the internet, we have the world at our fingertips, and with just a few clicks, we can easily enter our medical symptoms into websites and apps to self-diagnose illnesses. However, a new

Good Skin Knowledge Community Grants

The AAD will offer community grants to non-profit and community-based organizations in underserved populations in order to provide the opportunity to deliver Good Skin Knowledge lesson plan training to children ages 8-13 in their community.

Digital media kit: Consumer advertising

Reach interested consumers searching for information on skin, hair, and nail conditions. Tell them about your products while they are looking for answers to their dermatologic concerns.

Indoor tanning fact sheet

Find facts and statistics for reporting about indoor tanning.

Digital media kit: Digital advertising

Learn about the American Academy of Dermatology's digital advertising opportunities. Including two weekly newsletters with above industry standard open and click rates, AAD.org which is the most authoritative dermatology website in the world, podcasts, case reports, and more.

Keratosis pilaris: Signs and symptoms

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

Chemical peels: FAQs

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

Providing free skin cancer screenings and advice on sun safety and skin cancer prevention

Learn how AAD member Susan Boiko, MD, volunteered to screen patients during Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

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.

Birthmarks: Who gets and causes

Learn about who gets birthmarks and what dermatologists understand about the causes.

Keloid scars: Causes

If you have keloid-prone skin, anything that causes skin to scar can cause a keloid, including piercings and surgery.

Keratosis pilaris: Diagnosis and treatment

Learn about how dermatologists diagnose and treat keratosis pilaris.

Rosacea: Causes

Inflammation may cause the many signs and symptoms of rosacea.

Alopecia areata: Causes

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles.

What can treat large facial pores?

When you look in the mirror, do you feel that your skin would look more attractive if you could shrink those large pores? There’s actually a lot you can do to make pores less noticeable. Learn what dermatologists recommend to treat large facial pores.

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