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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
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.
Keloid scars: Causes
If you have keloid-prone skin, anything that causes skin to scar can cause a keloid, including piercings and surgery.
Heart disease: 9 warning signs that appear on your skin
Learn about 9 warning signs of heart disease that can appear on the skin.
Can anything prevent my child from getting eczema
As the number of children who develop atopic dermatitis (AD) grows, so do the studies looking for a way to prevent it. So far, no one thing guarantees your child won’t develop AD, the most common type of eczema. Making some lifestyle changes, however, may reduce your child’s risk. Here’s
Can the right diet get rid of acne?
Do you avoid eating greasy fries and burgers because you believe they’ll cause new pimples? There may be a connection. Here’s what the research shows about how poor diet choices can contribute to acne.
Head lice: Diagnosis and treatment
Find and treat head lice at home with this expert advice from dermatologists.
7 conditions a child with eczema more likely to develop
Knowing the symptoms of these conditions can lead to early diagnosis and treatment.
Indoor tanning fact sheet
Find facts and statistics for reporting about indoor tanning.