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 ...

ANSWER: Melanoma is not the most common skin cancer, but it’s by far the most dangerous. Although there have been dramatic ...

We all know taking care of our own health is very important, and that includes routine visits with our doctors. Most people have not considered their skin health as part of their annual checkups. We ...

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, medical facilities across the country are postponing nonessential procedures, and that includes routine skin checks. Many people rely on these exams to assess their ...

With the summer season arriving, many people will be spending more time outdoors, by the pool, enjoying parks, or even doing some hiking.More time outside means more exposure to the sun for the ...

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 ...

Not just your face, arms, and neck. Skin cancer can appear in surprising spots like the soles of your feet, deep in your armpits, under your finger and toe nails, and on your scalp. Because skin ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It was a bump that never went away — under my hair. I almost didn’t bring it up. But I’m so glad I did. At my annual skin check with my dermatologist, I pointed out a small bump on my ...