For many people, the idea of a full-body skin check can feel intimidating. You may worry about what will be found, feel uncomfortable about the exam itself, or delay making ...

Olaf Rodriguez shows ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander how to examine patient's skin Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at a visit to VitalSkin Dermatology, where we follow a patient through a ...

The findings come from over 60,000 records from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, which accounted for nearly 1.5 billion dermatology visits in the United States. The 10 most common reasons ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old woman who, in my early years, was exposed to many sunny days at the beach. Sunscreen was still a relatively new product in 1954 and not formulated to the standards ...

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 ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have read some articles about a new method for detecting early skin cancer. It's called SolarScan, and it was developed in Australia. Is anyone in the United States using it?

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...