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 ...

When you think about your annual health checkups, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s your physical exam, a cholesterol test, a mammogram, a colonoscopy or even a dental cleaning. But there’s one essential ...

H. Peter Soyer is a shareholder of MoleMap NZ Limited and e-derm consult GmbH and undertakes regular teledermatological reporting for both companies. He is a Medical Consultant for Canfield Scientific ...

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 ...

NEW YORK: CeraVe is partnering with the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) to connect dermatologists with local clinics to provide free skin checks for World Skin Health Day on ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband noticed a dark mole on my back when we were swimming. Should I be worried about skin cancer? I do my best to apply sunscreen. What other preventive measures can I take?

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. For many people, the idea of a full-body skin check can feel intimidating. You may worry about ...

Skin is the largest organ in the human body, and yet it's often not a priority when it comes to preventative care. According to the Prevent Cancer Foundation, 70% of American adults have not had their ...

Summer Forlenza has had eczema since she was a toddler, so she grew up hyperaware of cats, dust, grass, flowers, and anything that could trigger her skin. “You kind of walk into any new space and do a ...