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Learning the language of your skin could save your life
Early this year, a survey was conducted with one purpose in mind. The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) and LEO Pharma wanted to find out what Americans know about the sun and its effects on the skin.
The survey results show that most Americans would benefit from learning a bit more. Nearly 9 out of 10 Americans did not know about a very common precancerous skin condition called actinic keratosis (AK).
You can see the key findings at: Survey shows when it comes to skin health, beauty trumps sun safety.
To learn what sun-damaged skin looks like and your risk for AK, visit: Listen to Your Skin™.
Dermatologists share their expertise
When it comes to knowledge about the skin, hair, and nails, dermatologists have unrivaled expertise. During the Academy’s Annual Meeting, several dermatologists volunteered to share their expertise about the following:
Skin conditions
New therapies helping patients with advanced melanoma
Dermatologists urge psoriasis patients to be aware of potential link to other serious diseases
Hormonal factors key to understanding acne in women
New surgical techniques hold promise for treating vitiligo
Musicians at risk for common skin condition
Hair
Handle with care: African-American hair needs special care to avoid damage
Treating excess body hair could remedy a hairy situation
Laser treatments for skin, hair and nails
New generation of laser and light therapies could provide future treatment options for skin, hair and nail conditions
Skin care
Understanding the science of good genes could lead to better skin care products, recommendations
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