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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Screening helps find skin cancer early, when it is easiest to treat. Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to improving skin cancer outcomes in the Mountain West through our innovative research that ...

Who doesn't love spending more time in the summer sun? However, it's important to protect your skin and check for signs of skin cancer. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on ...