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 ...

Total-body examination found a higher absolute number of skin cancers but lesion-directed screening performed by a dermatologist appeared to be an acceptable alternative screening method in a Belgian ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Most U.S. dermatologists perform total body skin examination at least every 2 to 3 years, according to study ...

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, ...

Skin cancer screening involves checking the skin for signs of skin cancer, such as moles and areas of skin with atypical color, shape, and texture. Routine screening may help detect skin cancer early, ...

Last spring, I noticed an unusual mark on my torso that hadn’t been there before. It had a circular shape to it and was a bit darker than the rest of my skin. I showed it to my primary care physician ...

Receiving a diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) can be an overwhelming experience, but it is important to remember ...