THERE ARE TWO main types of skin checks: spot checks and full-body skin exams. A spot check focuses on one specific concern, ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The risk of melanoma has increased in people under 40, especially women, according to health experts. Early detection is key—melanoma is highly treatable when caught early, and a ...

I haven’t been a sun worshipper since my thirties, so skin cancer wasn’t even on my radar.

A skin check by a dermatologist often only takes a few minutes, but it is a critical part of identifying skin cancer early. Other types of skin cancer that a dermatologist will look for include basal ...

Wearing proper sunscreen and submitting to cancer screenings are the best ways to protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet rays this summer. It's important to protect your skin when outside by ...

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 ...

Dermoscopy is a technique that is used worldwide to improve the accuracy of melanoma diagnosis. It is used extensively for mole screening and skin cancer diagnosis. Blumberg is a contributor for TIME ...

I was sitting with friends at the beach the other day when the topic of skin checks came up. There we were, five women in our twenties, and only one of us could say they'd had one. That's concerning ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. A friend called me for advice after getting this message from ...