Skin cancer is a great example of how detecting and treating a disease early can have an impact on prognosis.
Skin cancer is a great example of how detecting and treating a disease early can have an impact on prognosis.
The Foundation talked to Amy Wechsler, MD, board-certified in psychiatry and dermatology, about how to communicate effectively with teens about tanning.
The longer people live, the more likely they are to develop skin cancer, and the greater their chances of dying from it. Our expert explains why, and what you can do to prevent it.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects millions of Americans, but hopping into a tanning bed won’t help. Here’s why visible light therapy is a safer, more effective way to ease symptoms.
Highlights from the 2021 Destination Healthy Skin free skin cancer screening and education program, including photos and video.
I’d had a few skin cancers removed before, all basal cell carcinomas (BCCs), the most common type. But when I was diagnosed with a squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) on my scalp, it seemed different, and a little more scary.
Biopsies are used to help your doctor diagnose a variety of skin conditions, including infections, skin disorders and skin cancer.
Our expert dermatologists tell how to nurture a new scar to get the best outcome — and, if needed, how to fix an older scar to make it look better.
From August 1 to October 31, our amazing volunteer dermatologists screened 780 people and identified 167 potential skin cancers and precancers, including 8 suspected melanomas.
What is the UV index, and what does it mean? Here’s how you can use it to protect yourself from sunburns and skin cancer.
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