This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. State-reported data in Arizona identified a massive detection gap: 215 melanomas in a year compared to the average ...

Time spent soaking up the summer sun is one of the things that makes the season so appealing. Warm outdoor air has a calming effect that can make anyone feel more relaxed and comfortable. As good as ...

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 ...

“Save your own skin.” You’ve likely heard that phrase bandied about when referring to protecting oneself from various dangers in life. Never has that saying been so appropriate as when we’re talking ...

What should patients do before their first skin check? According to a HelloNation article, small steps can make a big difference in ensuring a thorough exam. Dermatology Expert Dr. Lesley Loss of ...

Dermoscopy is a technique that is used worldwide to improve the accuracy of melanoma diagnosis. It is used extensively for mole screening and skin cancer diagnosis. Blumberg is a contributor for TIME ...

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 ...

EMILY: WITH SUMMER FIRMLY BEHIND US, IT’S A GOOD TIME TO THINK ABOUT AN ANNUAL SKIN CHECK. EVEN IN THE MIDST OF THE PANDEMIC. ONE LOCAL WOMAN FOLLOWED HER GUT WHEN SHE NOTICED SOMETHING NEW. AND IT ...

Genomics testing company DermTech has found that most consumers have not had a full skin exam to check for potential skin cancers in the past 12 months. That’s according to a new survey of more than ...

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 ...