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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
Find a free skin cancer check
When caught early, skin cancer is highly treatable. Find a free skin cancer check near you.
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.
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.
How to protect your online health information
HIPPA doesn’t protect medical information like that stored in a health app, smartphone, tablet, or laptop.
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.
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.