American Acne & Rosacea Society

06/06/2025

June is Acne Awareness Month. Acne is one of the most common skin conditions in the US, affecting 50 million people every year. It’s not just a teenage problem, and research continues to shape how we treat it today and in the future.

09/05/2025

Strong work from all the presenters who brought their insights to the AARS Scientific Symposium at SID. Thank you to the clinicians, researchers, and educators who came together this year. Your contributions are essential to shaping the future of care in acne, rosacea, and hidradenitis suppurativa.

07/05/2025

The AARS Scientific Symposium is officially underway! We’re proud to bring together leading experts and dedicated clinicians to advance the science and care of acne, rosacea, and HS. Stay tuned for key takeaways and research highlights from today.

08/04/2025

This Rosacea Awareness Month, AARS is calling on the dermatology community to work together to improve outcomes for patients everywhere.

Let’s improve rosacea outcomes together.
Join the movement at acneandrosacea.org

02/04/2025

📢 I’m attending the 12th Annual AARS Scientific Symposium at SID 2025 — and it’s FREE to join! 🔬✨

🔗 Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/12th-annual-aars-scientific-symposium-tickets-1101871079059?aff=oddtdtcreator

📅 Wednesday, May 7, 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT
📍 Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Sapphire EF Room (4th Floor)

Join us to explore the latest breakthroughs in acne, rosacea, and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) research with some of the top experts in dermatology. If you’ll be at SID, don’t miss it!

01/04/2025

April is Rosacea Awareness Month, and we’re spotlighting the deeper impacts of this chronic skin condition.

It’s not just facial redness.
📉 Rosacea is linked to GI disorders, vascular disease, and stigma.
🚫 Many patients lack access to basic treatments—only 14% of states freely cover at least one redness therapy.
💡 Internalized stigma and decreased quality of life are real, but not always addressed in care.

It’s time to look beyond the skin and advocate for greater awareness, better coverage, and compassionate care.

20/03/2025

🔬✨ Join us for FREE at the 12th Annual AARS Scientific Symposium at SID 2025!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/12th-annual-aars-scientific-symposium-tickets-1101871079059?aff=oddtdtcreator

📅 Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT
📍 Location: Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Sapphire EF Room (4th Floor)

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the latest advancements in acne, rosacea, and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) research with leading experts in the field. If you’re attending SID, make sure to come check us out!

04/03/2025

Planning your AAD sessions? We’ve got you covered!

The AARS Guide to AAD Sessions is now live on our blog! Explore key sessions on acne, rosacea, and hidradenitis suppurativa to make the most of your time at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting.

Check it out here: 🔗

The AARS is pleased to provide a guide to all the content focused on acne, rosacea, or hidradenitis suppurativaduring the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.T

03/03/2025

Yesterday was World Teen Mental Wellness Day. Adolescents with acne and low acne-related quality of life (QOL), have lower levels of self-esteem, resilience, and increased psychological distress. They also report low engagement in physical activity, addictive use of social media, and prolonged screen time. Higher social support may be key to improving acne-related QOL in adolescents, data suggest. (Clin Exp Dermatol. 2024 Oct 19:llae453)

14/02/2025

🌸 Wishing you a Happy Valentine’s Day from AARS! 💖🌿

We love our members and appreciate all you do to advance acne, rosacea, and HS care. Thank you for being part of our community!

11/02/2025

Free Membership for One Year! Take Our Brief Survey 🔗 https://acneandrosacea.org/aars-member-survey-2025/

10/01/2025

We are pleased to announce the recipients of our 2024 Research Grants, recognizing their innovative contributions to advancing the understanding and treatment of acne, rosacea, and hidradenitis suppurativa:

Dr. Jean McGee, MD, PhD – Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Research Focus: Investigating the effects of doxycycline on the gut microbiome in acne patients and the influence of environmental factors.

Dr. Albert Young, MD – Henry Ford Health
Research Focus: Identifying biomarkers that predict treatment response to adalimumab in individuals with hidradenitis suppurativa.

Dr. Nina Rossa Haddad, MD – Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Research Focus: Exploring the relationship between endocrine-disrupting chemicals in ultra-processed foods and the development of hidradenitis suppurativa.

Congratulations to these outstanding grantees driving innovation in dermatology!