Shingles: Diagnosis and treatment
Diseases & conditions
Acne
Eczema
Hair loss
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Skin cancer
A to Z diseases
A to Z videos
DIY acne treatment
How dermatologists treat
Skin care: Acne-prone skin
Causes
Is it really acne?
Types & treatments
Childhood eczema
Adult eczema
Insider secrets
Types of hair loss
Treatment for hair loss
Causes of hair loss
Hair care matters
Insider secrets
What is psoriasis
Diagnosis & treatment
Skin, hair & nail care
Triggers
Insider secrets
What is rosacea
Treatment
Skin care & triggers
Insider secrets
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Melanoma
Merkel cell carcinoma
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
Sebaceous carcinoma
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Atopic dermatitis: More FDA-approved treatments
Research breakthroughs are giving patients with atopic dermatitis/eczema more ways to treat this condition. See what a treatment plan may include.
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Biosimilars: 14 FAQs
Find answers to questions patients ask about this newer treatment option, including, “What’s involved in switching from a biologic to a biosimilar?”
Everyday care
Skin care basics
Skin care secrets
Injured skin
Itchy skin
Sun protection
Hair & scalp care
Nail care secrets
Basic skin care
Dry, oily skin
Hair removal
Tattoos and piercings
Anti-aging skin care
For your face
For your skin routine
Preventing skin problems
Bites & stings
Burns, cuts, & other wounds
Itch relief
Poison ivy, oak & sumac
Rashes
Shade, clothing, and sunscreen
Sun damage and your skin
Aprenda a proteger su piel del sol
Your hair
Your scalp
Nail care basics
Manicures & pedicures
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How to trim your nails
Keep your nails looking their best with these tips from board-certified dermatologists.
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Relieve uncontrollably itchy skin
Find out what may be causing the itch and what can bring relief.
Darker Skin Tones
Skin care secrets
Hair care
Hair loss
Diseases & Conditions
Acne
Dark spots
Dry skin
Light spots
Razor bumps
Caring for Black hair
Weaves & extensions
Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Frontal fibrosing alopecia
Hair loss in Black women
Hairstyles that pull can cause hair loss
Acanthosis nigricans
Acne keloidalis nuchae
Hidradenitis suppurativa
Keloid scars
Lupus and your skin
Sarcoidosis and your skin
Skin cancer
Vitiligo
More diseases & conditions
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Fade dark spots
Find out why dark spots appear and what can fade them.
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Untreatable razor bumps or acne?
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.
Cosmetic treatments
Your safety
Age spots & dark marks
Cellulite & fat removal
Hair removal
Scars & stretch marks
Wrinkles
Younger-looking skin
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Tattoo removal
Find out why laser tattoo removal outshines other methods for removing a tattoo.
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Scar treatment
If you want to diminish a noticeable scar, know these 10 things before having laser treatment.
Public health programs
Skin cancer awareness
Free skin cancer checks
Camp Discovery
Good Skin Knowledge
Shade Structure grants
Advocacy Action Center
Pathways: Inclusivity in Dermatology
Awareness campaigns
Skin, hair, and nail educational resources
Get involved
Lesson plans and activities
Planes de lecciones y actividades
Community grants
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Free materials to help raise skin cancer awareness
Use these professionally produced infographics and videos to help others find and prevent skin cancer.
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.
Find a dermatologist
What is a dermatologist?
FAAD: What it means
How to select a dermatologist
Your digital health
Prior authorization
Finding accurate health information
Health apps
Wearable medical devices
Telemedicine
Taking pictures of your skin
Protect your information
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Find a Dermatologist
You can search by location, condition, and procedure to find the dermatologist that’s right for you.
What is a dermatologist?
A dermatologist is a medical doctor who specializes in treating the skin, hair, and nails. Dermatologists care for people of all ages.