NEW YORK (CBS 2)-- You go to a doctor, usually a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon, for a cosmetic procedure. Last year there were more than a million cases of skin cancer. What's the connection? A ...

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 ...

One of the most ubiquitous diagnostic tests performed in dermatology, the skin biopsy is the standard for the diagnosis of skin cancer. However, given an imbalance between the number of dermatologists ...

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?

It’s the exam that’s just as crucial as a yearly physical, and it’s important for all ages! We’re talking skin exams. Megan Ferguson and Tonia Ackerman, Nurse Practitioners ...

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 ...

Did you realize there's one type of cancer that's usually immediately visible to the naked eye? It's skin cancer. So it's important for doctors to recognize which type of moles might actually be ...

First lady Jill Biden traveled to a military hospital Wednesday to remove a lesion found above her right eye during a routine skin examination. Doctors recommended she undergo Mohs surgery to remove ...

Laser hair removal is a professional procedure generally conducted by a dermatologist to help get rid of unwanted hair. The process works by concentrating beams of light to target hair follicles and ...