Certain factors may increase your risk of melanoma, including excessive sun exposure, use of indoor tanning beds, having ...

As these imaging devices become more refined, dermatologists will use them as a tool to help diagnose melanoma. But we can't expect an instant, accurate diagnosis from an automated device.

Skin cancer screening is mostly done by sight, not by feel, but I did have a dermatology professor tell me to gently palpate the scalp, as it can be hard to see the whole scalp, and he said he had ...

It's impossible to overstate the importance of getting regular skin exams with a dermatologist. Finding a melanoma early can make all the difference in your prognosis — the estimated five-year ...

Here’s what dermatologists say you should know about skin cancer screenings. Who should get a skin cancer screening? Does everyone need to get an annual skin check with a dermatologist?

“Most dermatologists at one point or another will want to do a complete skin exam, and that’s something that I find that patients don’t think in advance might happen.” ...

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 ...

See a dermatologist for a full-body skin exam (FBSE) annually, Hollmig recommends. “FBSEs are quick and easy and really do save lives,” he says, adding that this is especially important if you ...

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 ...

During an examination, dermatologists put dermatoscopes on or slightly above skin lesions and look for specific patterns, shapes, colors and structures not visible to the naked eye to get a better ...

If your skin cancer check is a quick once-over, it’s time to get more serious about your skin self-exam. Use these steps to catch unusual moles or spots early.

Light skin patches and premature graying may indicate you have vitiligo. A physical exam, skin biopsy, and other tests can help diagnose it.