You may have heard the annual physical referred to as a wellness check, a periodic health exam, a routine physical exam, or a ...

In my last 13 years of immersion in dermatology, I have often asked this simple yet elusive question of my superiors, my colleagues, and myself: Which patients need skin checks? As I peruse my ...

For patients with darker skin tones, colorblind energy-based devices and longer-wavelength lasers are considered safest, according to Arielle Kauvar, MD, director of New York Laser & Skin Care and ...

A routine physical examination ensures that you stay in good health. A physical can also be a preventive step. It allows you to catch up on vaccinations or detect a serious condition, like cancer or ...