Your Dermatologist Knows

A key part of Your Dermatologist Knows is pitching stories to media outlets in hopes they’ll run news stories sharing information about the wide breadth of knowledge dermatologists have to their readership. We consider every new story published as a result of our pitches as a win, regardless of whether it’s in the local paper of a small town or front-page news in a major national outlet.

Below, we’ve curated a selection of some of the more prominently featured stories related to Your Dermatologist Knows. Make sure to keep checking back in to see how far and wide our message is being spread!

Highlights of March 2026 media wins

FDA pulls proposed rule banning minors from tanning beds

NBC Nightly News chatted with Leah Adams, a melanoma survivor, in a national broadcast segment about the dangerous health risks associated with tanning, as well as the concern over the FDA withdrawing the proposed rule. NBC continued their coverage, featuring a conversation with former AAD president Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD.

FDA backs off stricter tanning bed rules with RFK Jr.’s support

NPR spoke with former AAD president Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, to discuss how the regulations would have been a “huge” step forward. NPR also included AAD president Dr. Taylor in their on-air conversation about the proposed rule withdrawal.

Highlights of February 2026 media wins

Are showerhead filters and LED face masks worth it?

On CNN's Chasing Life podcast, Dr. Sanjay Gupta chatted with Academy Media Expert Team member and board-certified dermatologist Marisa Garshick, MD, FAAD, who broke down the science behind two popular hair and skin trends and whether they’re worth trying at home.

What to know about fingernail fungus from artificial nails

Everyday Health spoke with AAD Media Expert Team member and board-certified dermatologist Sara Moghaddam, MD, FAAD,about nail fungus stemming from artificial nails and shared best practices for artificial nail hygiene. AAD member Viktoryia Kazlouskaya, MD, FAAD, was also featured.

These 5 surprising makeup habits can worsen your skin health

Women’s Health sought insight from AAD members Marisa Garshick, MD, FAAD, and Lisa Akintilo, MD, FAAD, on several common makeup habits that can jeopardize your skin, including sleeping in your makeup and using SPF makeup as your only sun protection.

Highlights of January 2026 media wins

Is it menopause or is it e: Itchy everything

Oprah Daily chatted with Academy Media Expert Team member and board-certified dermatologist Shoshana Marmon, MD, FAAD, about how declining estrogen can wreak havoc on the skin and how to calm it down.

Does rosemary oil regrow hair? Here’s what experts say about the trend

Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD, Oma Agbai, MD, FAAD, Shari Lipner, MD, FAAD, and Paradi Mirmirani, MD, FAAD, board-certified dermatologists and members of the Academy’s Media Expert Team, spoke with the Washington Post about the new social trend for regrowing hair: rosemary oil.

Why are people obsessed with hypochlorous acid?

Marisa Garshick, MD, FAAD, board-certified dermatologist and member of the Academy’s Media Expert Team, spoke with TIME about the social media frenzy surrounding hypochlorous acid. AAD member Howard Sobel, MD, FAAD, was also featured.

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