I’ve been meaning to go to the dermatologist for years. At 32, with pale, freckled skin and a growing number of moles I obsessively monitor, I knew it was important — but I was nervous. Nervous about ...

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 ...

As summer tans fade, fall is the ideal time to check for signs of skin cancer. That’s because skin cancer doesn’t take a vacation.

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 ...

Medicare does not cover an annual skin exam, but it does cover diagnostic screenings for new skin growths or other unusual changes. Generally speaking, Medicare does not cover screening for skin ...