Diseases and conditions: A to Z
An alphabetical guide of diseases and conditions that affect the skin, hair, and nails.
Click on a disease or condition by first letter for more information.
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Think sun protection during Skin Cancer Awareness Month
To help make sun protection a habit, the AAD encourages you to Practice Safe Sun every time you’re outdoors.
How to care for your skin if you have lupus
To help care for your skin during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond, the AAD recommends these tips from board-certified dermatologists.
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Practice Safe Sun
Everyone's at risk for skin cancer. These dermatologists' tips tell you how to protect your skin.
Sunscreen FAQs
Find science-backed answers to common questions.
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Fade dark spots
Find out why dark spots appear and what can fade them.
Hidradenitis suppurativa
Causing deep and painful lumps under the skin, usually in the armpits or groin, this disease often worsens without proper treatment.
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Laser hair removal
You can expect permanent results in all but one area. Do you know which one?
Scar treatment
If you want to diminish a noticeable scar, know these 10 things before having laser treatment.
Botox
It can smooth out deep wrinkles and lines, but the results aren’t permanent. Here’s how long botox tends to last.
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Kids' camp - Camp Discovery
A chronic skin condition can make attending summer camp unrealistic for some children. Camp Discovery changes that.
Dermatologist-approved lesson plans, activities you can use
Free to everyone, these materials teach young people about common skin conditions, which can prevent misunderstanding and bullying.
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Find a Dermatologist
You can search by location, condition, and procedure to find the dermatologist that’s right for you.
Why choose a board-certified dermatologist?
When it comes to treating the skin, plenty of people say they have expertise. Only a board-certified dermatologist has these credentials.