For more severe cases, dermatologists may prescribe medications such as antibiotics, hormonal treatments like birth control pills and spironolactone that help reduce the effects of hormones on excess ...

Looking for information on sunscreen? Visit the Academy's Sun Protection Resource Center. Seeking shade, wearing sun-protective clothing — including a lightweight and long-sleeved shirt, pants, a wide ...

Regularly checking your skin can help catch skin cancer early, when it’s highly treatable. Follow these tips from board-certified dermatologists to check your skin for signs of skin cancer. Anyone can ...

As you’re getting to know yourself in your 20s, dermatologists say you should also get to know your skin — and all your moles ...

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Gen Z adults are less informed about how to protect themselves from the sun’s harmful rays and also more likely to believe myths and misconceptions that put them at further risk, according to the ...

While comforting to some, nail biting can damage your fingers and nails and even lead to infection. To stop biting your nails, follow these tips from board-certified dermatologists. Nail biting ...

Whether you’re getting new ink or removing an unwanted tattoo, dermatologists say you should brush up on your skin cancer risk first. That’s because skin cancer is one of the few cancers you can see ...

ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 20, 2025) — Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., affecting an estimated one in five Americans in their lifetime. Every day, nearly 20 Americans die from melanoma, the ...

The American Academy of Dermatology gratefully acknowledges the support from Regeneron. What causes squamous cell skin cancer? People usually develop this skin cancer because ultraviolet (UV) light ...

Foods that cause your blood sugar to rise quickly, such as white bread and fries, may worsen acne. Do you avoid eating greasy fries and burgers because you believe they’ll cause new pimples? There may ...

Whenever your skin is injured – whether by accident or from surgery – your body works to repair the wound. As your skin heals, a scar may form, as this is a natural part of the healing process. Here ...