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American Academy of Dermatology Association Statement on Final 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) again finalized cuts to the physician fee schedule for 2025 for the fifth consecutive year, further hindering patient access to care as practice expenses increase and payments decrease. Medicare...
1-Nov-2024 5:40 PM EDT Add to Favorites

American Academy of Dermatology Launches Innovative Project to Improve Outcomes for Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa

A new initiative by the American Academy of Dermatology aims to shed light on an often misunderstood and debilitating condition, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). HS is a chronic progressive condition that can cause painful and boil-like bumps,...
30-Oct-2024 10:55 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Social Media Skin Care Trends: Dermatologists Reveal the Facts

With the growing popularity of beauty influencers and viral skin care routines, social media is playing an integral role in shaping how people care for their skin. Popular trends like the glass-skin look, the Russian manicure, and at-home red light...
29-Oct-2024 9:30 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Stop Itchy Skin in Its Tracks

Itchy skin can be irritating, especially an itch that doesn’t go away. There are many potential causes for itchy skin like common skin conditions such as eczema, shingles, hives, psoriasis, or bug bites, or it could be a sign of a contagious...
24-Sep-2024 11:45 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Supplement Secrets Unveiled: Debunking Common Myths About Beauty Boosters

Nutritional supplements offer a convenient way to easily increase your daily intake of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients without making significant lifestyle changes.
17-Sep-2024 9:55 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Tressed to impress: tips for keeping your mane magnificent

Hair is as unique as its wearer, making care an important aspect in one’s overall health and wellness routine. From understanding your hair type to learning the best shampooing technique (yes, there is one!), proper care can prevent certain types...
13-Aug-2024 10:45 AM EDT Add to Favorites

How to control excessive sweating

Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a common medical condition that affects an estimated 15.8 million people in the U.S. It is normal to sweat when you overheat, or your nerves get the best of you. However, if you find yourself sweating...
17-Jul-2024 12:30 PM EDT Add to Favorites

American Academy of Dermatology warns that homemade sunscreens are not proven to be effective and may leave users vulnerable to skin cancer

While the American Academy of Dermatology is aware of reports of people using homemade sunscreens, research shows that most homemade sunscreens lack effective sun protection, leaving users vulnerable to sunburn, premature skin aging and skin cancer,...
2-Jul-2024 4:20 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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American Academy of Dermatology Association Statement on Reports on Counterfeit Injectables

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7 Rosacea Skin Care Tips

Rosacea is a common skin condition that affects at least 14 million U.S. adults and commonly appears as a tendency to blush or flush more easily than others. While treatable, symptoms, such as skin thickening and eye problems, can often be...
9-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT

How to check for bedbugs

Bedbugs can make you itch just by thinking about them. These tiny, reddish-brown insects that feed on blood are notorious for infiltrating hotel rooms and luggage, hitchhiking their way back to a new home virtually undetected.
14-Mar-2024 11:30 AM EDT

Derms Seeing Negative Effects of Tween Skin Care Trends

15-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST

Spread Love, Not Cold Sores, this Valentine’s Day

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Headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., the American Academy of Dermatology, founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of more than 20,000 physicians worldwide, the AAD is committed to advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails. For more information, contact the AAD at (888) 462-DERM (3376) or aad.org. Follow the AAD on Facebook (American Academy of Dermatology), Twitter (@AADskin), Instagram (@AADskin1) and YouTube (AcademyofDermatology).