Scientific posters will be displayed in the Experience Hub on Thursday, July 16 with the Welcome Reception. Presenters are expected to be present with their poster to discuss their research and ...

Most people develop stasis dermatitis when they have poor blood flow in their lower legs. The medical term for poor blood flow is venous insufficiency. If you have been diagnosed with venous ...

What is dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP)? Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare skin cancer. It begins in the middle layer of skin, and tends to grow slowly. Dermatofibrosarcoma ...

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 ...

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

The American Academy of Dermatology is the largest, most influential, and representative dermatology group in the United States. Find resources on membership, AAD meetings, education, practice ...

With patchy hair loss like this man has, a spray sunscreen may be easiest to apply. A lotion or cream often works best for bald areas. Alopecia areata can affect many areas of your life. These ...

A dermatologist is a medical doctor who specializes in conditions that affect the skin, hair, and nails. Whether it’s rashes, wrinkles, psoriasis, or melanoma, no one understands your skin, hair, and ...

Impetigo is very contagious, so it’s easy to spread the disease to other people, and to other parts of your body. To help patients avoid this, dermatologists recommend the following. Sideline sports ...

Find out why dark spots appear and what can fade them. 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.

Review your profile in our search tool for the public, which helps patients find board-certified dermatologists.

How is genital herpes diagnosed? If you have a herpes sore, your dermatologist can often diagnose you by looking at the sore and taking a swab from the sore. A lab test can tell whether the sore ...