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American Academy of Dermatology

Patient-facing clinical guidance from the American Academy of Dermatology.

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  1. 10 hair care habits that can damage your hair ↗
  2. 10 skin care habits that can worsen acne ("6 to 8 weeks"; "3 to 4 months"). AAD ↗
  3. 10 ways to prevent face mask skin problems ↗
  4. 11 ways to reduce premature skin aging (sunscreen, moisturizer, gentle cleansing). AAD ↗
  5. 5 common sunscreen mistakes — and how to avoid them ↗
  6. 5 ways to use petroleum jelly ↗
  7. 7 reasons to treat acne early ↗
  8. 7 rosacea skin care tips dermatologists recommend. AAD ↗
  9. 9 things to try when acne won't clear ("4 to 6 weeks"; "two to three months or longer"). AAD ↗
  10. A dermatologist's guide to skincare ("consistency matters more than a 10-step routine"). AAD ↗
  11. Acne: Diagnosis and treatment (give treatment time; spread over whole area). AAD ↗
  12. Acne: Skin Care Tips ↗
  13. Acne: Who gets and causes ↗
  14. Adult acne treatment dermatologists recommend ↗
  15. American Academy of Dermatology issues updated guidelines for the management of acne ↗
  16. Atopic Dermatitis: Self-Care ↗
  17. Basic skin care. AAD ↗
  18. Dermatologists' top tips for relieving dry skin (creams/ointments; apply to damp skin). AAD ↗
  19. Do facial masks work, and should I add one to my skin care routine? ↗
  20. Do you have hair loss or hair shedding? ↗
  21. Dry Skin Relief ↗
  22. Dry skin: Overview ↗
  23. Eczema-friendly hair and skin care products ↗
  24. Face washing 101 (lukewarm water, gentle non-abrasive cleanser, no scrubbing). American Academy of Dermatology ↗
  25. Hair loss: Who gets and causes ↗
  26. Homemade sunscreens not effective ↗
  27. How to apply sunscreen (last step, ~15 min before, reapply q2h). AAD ↗
  28. How to control oily skin (gentle wash, oil-free moisturizer, no scrubbing). AAD ↗
  29. How to maximize results from anti-aging skin care products ("Start with one product"). AAD ↗
  30. How to pick the right moisturizer for your skin ↗
  31. How to prevent rosacea flare-ups ↗
  32. How to safely exfoliate at home ↗
  33. How to safely exfoliate at home (tailor to skin type; caution if using retinoids/BP). AAD ↗
  34. How to select a sunscreen ↗
  35. How to test skin care products ("apply twice daily for seven to 10 days"). AAD ↗
  36. How to Treat Eczema at Home ↗
  37. How your workout can affect your skin ↗
  38. Hyperhidrosis: Signs and symptoms ↗
  39. Is sunscreen safe? ↗
  40. Keratosis pilaris: Overview ↗
  41. Keratosis pilaris: Self-care ↗
  42. Keratosis pilaris: Who gets and causes ↗
  43. Melasma: Diagnosis and treatment (iron oxide / tinted sunscreen; 3-12 months). AAD ↗
  44. Patch testing can find what's causing your rash ↗
  45. Pimple popping: Why only a dermatologist should do it ↗
  46. Retinoid or retinol? — start every other night, build up slowly. American Academy of Dermatology ↗
  47. Rosacea: Diagnosis and treatment (every plan includes gentle cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen). AAD ↗
  48. Rosacea: Overview ↗
  49. Seborrheic dermatitis: Overview ↗
  50. Seborrheic dermatitis: Signs and symptoms ↗
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