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Dermatology Times' 2026 Health Awareness Calendar of Dates

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  • Dermatology Times will provide updates, interviews, studies, and resources for dermatology-related awareness events in 2026 to improve patient care.
  • Readers are encouraged to share any missed dermatologic awareness initiatives via social media or email.
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Discover essential dermatology awareness dates and initiatives for 2026, as we enhance patient care with updates, interviews, and resources throughout the year.

As we kick off the new year, Dermatology Times has put together a comprehensive list of dermatology-related health awareness days, months, weeks, and initiatives for 2026. Throughout the year, we will provide the latest updates, interviews, studies, and resources to commemorate these awareness initiatives, all in the name of improving patient care.

Spot any dermatologic awareness initiatives we may have missed in our roundup? Share with us by contacting us on social media or emailing our team at DTEditor@mmhgroup.com. Cheers to an innovative 2026!

January

  • January 8: National Winter Skin Relief Day

February

  • National Cancer Prevention Month
  • American Heart Month
  • February 4: World Cancer Day
  • February 28: Rare Disease Day

March

  • Women's History Month
  • March 8: International Women's Day
  • March 12: National Skin Barrier Day
  • March 13: National Dermatologist Day
  • March 30: National Doctors' Day
  • March 31: Transgender Day of Visibility

April

  • Rosacea Awareness Month
  • Stress Awareness Month
  • April 2: World Autism Day
  • April 22: Earth Day

May

  • Psoriatic Arthritis Action Month
  • Skin Cancer Awareness & Prevention Month
  • Mental Health Awareness Month
  • May 4: Melanoma Monday
  • May 24: Actinic Keratoses (AK) Global Day
  • May 31: Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Day

June

  • Acne Awareness Month
  • Vitiligo Awareness Month
  • Scleroderma Awareness Month
  • June 1-7: Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Awareness Week
  • June 13: International Albinism Awareness Day
  • June 25: World Vitiligo Day
  • June 28: National Climate-Smart Skin Awareness Day
  • June 29: World Scleroderma Day

July

  • UV Safety Month
  • Hyperpigmentation & Melasma Awareness Month
  • July 8: World Skin Health Day

August

  • Psoriasis Awareness & Action Month
  • Hair Loss Awareness Month
  • August 13: Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP) Awareness Day

September

  • Alopecia Awareness Month
  • Skin Care Awareness Month
  • September 13-19: National Eczema Week
  • September 14: World Atopic Eczema Day
  • September 20-26: National Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week

October

  • Eczema Awareness Month
  • October 1: World Urticaria Day (UDAY)
  • October 1-7: Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) Awareness Week
  • October 6-12: National Physician Assistant/Associate (PA) Week
  • October 19: Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Day
  • October 29: World Psoriasis Day

November

  • Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month
  • National Healthy Skin Month
  • November 8-14: National Nurse Practitioner (NP) Week
  • November 20: BOTOX Cosmetic (OnabotulinumtoxinA) Day

December

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