Many residents had little or no training in skin cancer examinations and had never observed or practiced an examination, according to the results of a survey of residents conducted in November 2003.

Skin-check partners of patients with melanoma effectively performed skin self-examinations and identified new melanomas as part of an effort to increase early detection of the skin cancer that can be ...

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 ...

If you have fair skin or you’ve spent lots of time in the sun, it’s a good idea to ask your doctor if you should get regular skin cancer screenings. These visual checks by your regular doctor or 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 ...

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 ...

Your skin, the largest organ of your body, acts as the outermost protective layer that safeguards you from external harmful pathogens, Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and pollutants. In addition, the skin ...

A physical examination is a routine test wherein a healthcare professional inspects, feels, or listens to different parts of a person’s body. Other names for a physical include a complete physical ...

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 ...