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 ...

Skin cancer screening involves checking the skin for signs of skin cancer, such as moles and areas of skin with atypical color, shape, and texture. Routine screening may help detect skin cancer early, ...

You already know it’s worth giving your skin a regular look-over for anything new or suspicious. But if your scanning process tends to be a quick once-over, there’s no better time than now to get a ...

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 ...

When caught and treated early, skin cancer is highly curable. When allowed to progress, however, it can cause disfigurement and even death. Skin cancer is the world’s most common cancer; here in the U ...

The accuracy of skin cancer diagnosis varied by lesion type, physician specialty and experience, and examination method, with the greatest accuracy observed for dermatologists using dermoscopy, ...

National Self-Check Month is an annual observance that reminds people to monitor their health through regular visual and ...

Summer is on the horizon, making it the perfect time to discuss the importance of getting regular skin cancer screenings. If you’ve never had skin cancer, you should see your dermatologist at least ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . NEW ORLEANS — Optometrists should examine and palpate the lids as part of a comprehensive eye exam, Richard ...

Vitiligo is diagnosed with a physical exam, blood test, and biopsy. A Wood's lamp exam helps distinguish vitiligo from other skin conditions. You can also regularly check your skin, hair, and eyes for ...