The American Academy of Dermatology was one of 42 organizations from 25 countries involved in the development of the guideline. The AAD also endorsed the final guideline, published in the journal ...

What are the signs and symptoms of pemphigus? When someone develops pemphigus, it can develop slowly, causing blisters in the same area for years. Signs and symptoms can also show up quickly. Blisters ...

Bites on your body: If you have bedbugs, you’re likely to have bites. Bedbug bites usually cause itchy welts. These welts usually appear in a zigzag pattern as show in the photo below. When bedbugs ...

This condition refers to swollen, discolored toes. Early in the coronavirus pandemic, it was thought that some people who had been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 developed swollen, ...

While drinking may play a role in causing rosacea, people who never drink alcohol can develop this common skin condition. Research suggests that drinking alcohol may increase a person’s risk of ...

Chemicals used to disinfect swimming pools can irritate the skin. It’s best to keep your child out of pools when your child has any of the following: Pool chemicals can dry the skin. With a few ...

If you have what feels like razor bumps or acne on the back of your neck or scalp, you may have acne keloidalis nuchae. Find out what can help.

Neurodermatitis is a type of eczema that begins with an itch. Most people develop one or two itchy patches. Another name for this skin condition is lichen simplex chronicus. The more you scratch or ...

An actinic keratosis (AK) is a precancerous skin growth that develops on skin that’s been badly damaged by ultraviolet (UV) light from: When UV light hits our skin, it can damage cells in the skin ...

Sunscreen can help protect your skin against skin cancer, sunburn, and premature aging. However, it needs to be applied correctly to be effective. To get the protection you need, follow these tips ...

Research breakthroughs are giving patients with atopic dermatitis/eczema more ways to treat this condition. See what a treatment plan may include.

Everyone has been there. No sooner did you or your child touch that old wooden bench when a small sliver of wood slides into the skin – causing a surprising amount of pain. Fortunately, splinters are ...