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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: 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 required to ...

A small handheld device called a dermatoscope is effective at detecting cancer. Could an extra 72 seconds in a routine skin exam help detect skin cancer? This month a group of experts from the United ...

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 ...