Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in the U.S. and, for years, dermatologists have stressed the importance of getting your spots checked to screen for skin cancer as a result.

Your skin is your largest organ, but it doesn’t get the attention it deserves—especially when it comes to skin checks for cancer. That should change, says Dr. Susan Massick, associate professor of ...

Skin cancer screening involves checking the skin for signs of skin cancer, such as moles and areas of skin with atypical color, shape, and texture. Routine screening may help detect skin cancer early, ...

Dermatologist examines female patient birthmark with dermatoscope. Mole checkup. Professional skin cancer dermoscopy Experts explain that it is important to understand the risks behind UV overexposure ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . There is not enough evidence to assess the benefits and harms of skin cancer screening in asymptomatic people.

Summer is on the horizon, making it the perfect time to discuss the importance of getting regular skin cancer screenings. If you’ve never had skin cancer, you should see your dermatologist at least ...

H. Peter Soyer is a shareholder of MoleMap NZ Limited and e-derm consult GmbH and undertakes regular teledermatological reporting for both companies. He is a Medical Consultant for Canfield Scientific ...

It's that time of year when temperatures begin to rise and Americans eagerly leave their houses to enjoy some much-needed Vitamin D. But as summer nears, health experts are warning against the ...

In an update to its 2016 recommendations for skin cancer screening, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has once again determined that there is not enough evidence to recommend for or ...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Meredith Smith didn’t have to look far to find her motivation. Her husband is a firefighter. And as an oncology nurse, Smith knows firsthand the elevated cancer risks that come ...