Biopsies are used to help your doctor diagnose a variety of skin conditions, including infections, skin disorders and skin cancer.
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.
Is there a skin cancer risk lurking in your medicine cabinet? Here’s what you need to know.
Created to empower redheads to feel confident and proud of who they are, Love Your Red Hair Day is also a good time to remember the downside: We’re way more at risk for skin cancer than the general population. I should know; I’ve had a dozen.
As of October 2, 2021, our Destination Healthy Skin program has provided more than 500 free skin cancer screenings around the country. We’re on the road until November.
You might already know that catching a cancer early means a more favorable prognosis. But it can be difficult to comprehend just how big a difference early detection makes with melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer. Melanoma should never be underestimated, but treating a tumor early rather than after it is allowed to progress could be lifesaving.
When the air turns cool, you may not feel the heat of the sun’s rays. But they still have the power to damage your skin, so follow our autumn guidelines to protect yourself!
If you’re visually impaired, it may be difficult to distinguish most skin cancer warning signs. But there are ways to make sure you’re staying on top of your skin health and detecting potential skin cancers early.
