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American Academy of Dermatology Association Statement on Final 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Congress must act now to protect patients’ health care access in the face of consecutive cuts ... American Academy of Dermatology President Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD WASHINGTON, DC (Nov. 1, 2024) — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) again finalized cuts to the physician fee schedule for 2025
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
Congress must act to protect patients’ health care access
Statement from Terrence A. Cronin Jr., MD, FAAD, President of the American Academy of Dermatology Association WASHINGTON (Nov. 2, 2023) — CMS finalized cuts to the physician fee schedule for 2024, which will impact the ability of medical practices to cover expenses like equipment, rent, and nursing and office staff
Mailing lists
The Academy's membership list is more current and accurate than any other dermatology list available in the market.
Self-care starts with skin care
Learn how Meena Reddy, BS, led the Boy Scouts in her community to open up and talk about their skin.
AAD Event Advertising: Annual Meeting
For exhibitors looking to promote their products and services, build booth traffic, and facilitate face-to-face discussions, the Academy offers a wide selection of high-impact advertising opportunities during the Academy's Annual Meeting.
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.
Spreading the mission of Good Skin Knowledge
Learn how medical student Katie O’Connell enjoys the opportunity to teach Good Skin Knowledge virtually to AAD Camp Discovery participants and Hornets’ Nest troop members in North Carolina.
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.
The power of teaching
Learn how medical student Jessika Sanz, BS, combined her passion for skin care and teaching.
Going from student to teacher
Medical student Vanessa Ramos uses Good Skin Knowledge materials to teach local Girl Scouts about their skin.
Camp Discovery is the best week
Eleanor Tung-Hahn, a medical student and volunteer, loved experiencing AAD's Camp Discovery for the first time.
Keloid scars: Causes
If you have keloid-prone skin, anything that causes skin to scar can cause a keloid, including piercings and surgery.
JAAD impact factor ranks No. 1 among dermatology journals
JAAD International debuts at No. 10 ROSEMONT, Ill. (June 19, 2025) — The ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology remains the top peer-reviewed journal in its field for the sixth straight year, according to the 2024 journal impact factor (JIF) rankings recently published by ... Clarivate’s Journal Citation
Leadership story by Kelly M. Cordoro, MD, FAAD
Leadership Development Steering Committee chair Kelly M. Cordoro, MD, FAAD is strengthening and expanding the programs and offerings of the Leadership Institute.
Financial help for people who have skin cancer
Financial help and free programs are available to help people get their skin checked for skin cancer, and when needed, to obtain treatment. You don’t have to delay treatment. You don’t have to put off getting a spot on your skin checked.
Scleroderma: Overview
Read general information about scleroderma.
Stress: Is it a common eczema trigger?
As children transition into their tween or teen years, stress often becomes a common eczema trigger. Research shows that managing stress effectively can reduce eczema flares.
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.
Alopecia areata: Symptoms
Alopecia areata tends to cause sudden hair loss, which often begins as a round or oval, bald patch.
Scleroderma: Signs and symptoms
Learn about the signs and symptoms of scleroderma.
Dermatologists caution: Minoxidil can be toxic to cats and dogs
Pets can require emergency care if they get into minoxidil. Follow these tips to keep them safe.
American Academy of Dermatology Website Terms of Use
The American Academy of Dermatology's Terms of Use outlines the rules, specifications, and requirements for the use of it's website.
Vitiligo: Treatment
Vitiligo treatment can restore skin color, prevent new spots, and stop patches from getting bigger.
Skin cancer fact sheet
Find facts and statistics for reporting about skin cancer.
Sunscreen FAQs
Dermatologists recommend using sunscreen with SPF 30+ that is broad-spectrum and water resistant.