The skin is the body’s largest organ, so it’s important to take good care of it. However, doing so doesn’t necessarily mean breaking the bank. In fact, petroleum jelly, a common, inexpensive product ...

Weeping eczema can feel uncomfortable and distressing. By partnering with a board-certified dermatologist, you can manage it at home and get relief. When fluid leaks from eczema spots and patches on ...

Follow these dermatologist tips to care for your curly or coily hair. Naturally curly or coily hair can feel overwhelming to care for. Thick, curly hair is more prone to breakage and dryness than ...

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ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 8, 2026) — Connecticut-based board-certified dermatologist Jane Grant-Kels, MD, FAAD, has been elected to lead the American Academy of Dermatology. She will be installed as ...

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. A ...

So many things that touch our skin can irritate it or cause an allergic reaction, leading to an itchy and sometimes painful rash. When this happens, you have contact dermatitis. If you can find and ...

What is acne keloidalis nuchae? It’s a common skin condition, which is often mistaken for acne or razor bumps on the back of the neck and scalp. Without proper treatment, acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) ...

Vitamins are good for our health — that’s what we learned growing up, right? Today, some vitamins and supplements are marketed specifically to boost your skin, hair, and nails, not just your overall ...

2027 AAD Annual Meeting is bridging dermatology education and community. The 2027 AAD Annual Meeting heads to San Francisco and is your gateway to the highest standard of dermatology education, ...

Board-certified dermatologist (and mom) shares holiday shopping tips for teens and tweens. ROSEMONT, Ill. (Oct. 28, 2025) — As online skincare trends continue to capture the attention of tweens and ...

Even though everyone’s hair turns gray, you’re not alone if it feels distressing to see the first silvery stands. For many people, gray hair is the first sign of aging they see — and one they’d like ...