Guideline highlights. These guidelines are the AAD’s first guidelines specific to the management of pediatric AD, published with the objectives of appraising the evidence and pr ...

While hantavirus is remains rare, dermatologists could be among the first to see patients with hantavirus infection because skin findings (petechial eruption, particularly axillary) can appear early ...

Learn how to prevent and treat flare-ups while having warm-weather fun. Itchy, uncomfortable eczema can be an unpredictable condition. For some people, the dry, indoor air of winter causes flare-ups.

Last time you shopped for skin care products, you might have noticed facial masks seem to be everywhere. Facial masks are marketed as products that can help improve your skin tone, texture, and health ...

How do dermatologists diagnose alopecia areata? A board-certified dermatologist can often diagnose this disease by looking carefully at the area(s) with hair loss and your nails. To get a closer look, ...

While you cannot clear a cold sore overnight, these self-care tips from board-certified dermatologists can speed up healing and reduce pain. These tips can help whether you’re getting medical ...

Your dermatologist can tell you whether you have melasma or another condition and what may help you see clearer skin. A dermatologist can often diagnose melasma by looking closely at your face and ...

Not everyone who catches the virus that causes cold sores has signs or symptoms. If you do, your signs and symptoms will depend on whether you: Most people catch the virus when they are a child. Not ...

The American Academy of Dermatology gratefully acknowledges the support from Sanofi and Regeneron. Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is often called the “itch that rashes.” This description explains what ...

Gentle skin care can prevent your mask from causing skin problems. Wearing a face mask lowers your exposure to viruses like COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which spread when ...

A study found that forestry workers who applied an ivy blocker on most days reported fewer rashes. It’s an oil in these plants that causes the rash. By taking some precautions, you may be able to ...

Rosacea patient before and after 2 laser treatments: After treatment (right), the many tiny blood vessels on this patient’s cheek cleared. If you have rosacea, laser or light therapy may be a part of ...