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 ...

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 ...

ATLANTA - The sun can be sneaky when it comes to skin cancer. So, dermatologist Dr. Rutledge Forney of Dermatology Affiliates in Atlanta says if you are 40 or older, you should get a full-body skin ...

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, ...

Going to the dermatologist’s office for a skin check can be a little nerve-racking. You might feel anxious as your derm looks for potential signs of skin cancer, and removing all your clothing can ...

Ihe Friday before Memorial Day is known as National Don't Fry Day. It was created by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention to raise awareness about sun safety and the importance of protecting ...

Genomics testing company DermTech has found that most consumers have not had a full skin exam to check for potential skin cancers in the past 12 months. That’s according to a new survey of more than ...

What is the outlook for someone who has squamous cell carcinoma of the skin? The outlook is excellent when found early and properly treated. More than 90% of patients are cured. FDA-approved ...

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