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 ...

Every day, more than 9,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, a New York City-based nonprofit. Early detection and treatment is the key to a ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Training for skin self-exams works better when a person receives instruction along with a partner, rather than solo, largely because it helps people feel more confident in ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . 62.5% of 128 patients were diagnosed with a melanoma less than 1 mm thick after having conducted skin ...

Diagnosing melanoma typically requires a physical exam and a biopsy. Imaging and laboratory tests may also be used. The specific tests used to evaluate an abnormal lesion depend on its size, location, ...