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 ...

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 ...

Moles are common occurrences that require monitoring for safety. Here is why mole checks matter and how to perform them ...

While Medicare doesn’t cover routine annual skin exams, it does cover visits to a doctor or dermatologist to investigate new or unusual skin symptoms. If a dermatologist suspects a growth or sore is ...

Vishal A. Patel, MD, of the GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences and GW Cancer Center, shared strategies beyond sunscreen and emphasized the importance of at-home self-screening in part 2 of his ...

WASHINGTON — It’s the one body check you should all do, but far too many people don’t get regular skin cancer screenings. Dermatologists recommend coming in annually for a once-over. It is quick, ...

Late diagnosis could lead to more invasive treatment and more severe cases. The good news is it’s almost always possible to spot signs of skin cancer visually. While skin cancer most commonly occurs ...

Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Your skin is your largest organ, but it doesn’t get the attention it deserves—especially when it comes to skin checks for cancer ...