Public Center
Skin Knowledge and Information Network
Empowering You to Make Informed Decisions
Summer Camp
Camp Discovery
For children with skin conditions
Sun Safety
AAD SEAL OF RECOGNITION®
Look for the this seal when buying sun-protection products
Be Sun Smart SM
Tips for protecting your skin
Answers to 15 FAQs about sunscreen
Make Sun Safety Your Goal®
For soccer fans and players
Play Sun Smart®
For baseball fans and players
RAYS: Your Grade
Quiz measures your
sun-safety knowledge and then gives personalized tips
Shade Structure Program
Grants awarded for construction of permanent shade structures
Sun Safety Program Database
Find skin cancer awareness programs in the U.S.
September Feature
Stop Hiding from Psoriasis
Grammy Award-winning performer and psoriasis sufferer, LeAnn Rimes, remembers that at one point she had psoriasis on about 80% of her body. This month she helps launch a public education program called "Stop Hiding from Psoriasis."
Learn More
- Stop Hiding from Psoriasis
- Resources from the Academy about psoriasis
Skin Exams Save Lives
ABCDs of Melanoma Detection
Illustrated guide
Body Mole Map
Use to record moles and
help detect change
Free Skin Cancer Screenings
Screenings offered nationwide
Performing a Skin Self-Exam
Illustrated guide
Public Service Advertisements »
TV, radio, print and Internet ads highlight risks of indoor tanning
Conditions/Diseases
acne | actinic keratoses | aging skin | eczema | psoriasis | rosacea | skin cancer
Pamphlets 60+ titles
2008 fact sheets covering skin conditions and more
Dermatology Insights
A patient's guide to healthy skin, hair, and nails
Derm A- Z