“Save your own skin.” You’ve likely heard that phrase bandied about when referring to protecting oneself from various dangers in life. Never has that saying been so appropriate as when we’re talking ...

Q: I am a 78-year-old woman who, in my early years, was exposed to many sunny days at the beach. Sunscreen was still a relatively new product in 1954 and not formulated to the standards required to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Living in Colorado, with more than 300 days of intense sunshine, we are at risk for damaging sunburns and increasing our risks of skin cancer. Research has shown that people with certain risk factors ...

Dermoscopy is a technique that is used worldwide to improve the accuracy of melanoma diagnosis. It is used extensively for mole screening and skin cancer diagnosis. Blumberg is a contributor for TIME ...

Dr. Mohiba Tareen says skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, but a few simple habits can go a long way ...

Summer is on the horizon, making it the perfect time to discuss the importance of getting regular skin cancer screenings. If you’ve never had skin cancer, you should see your dermatologist at least ...

May brings the promise of warm weather, beach days and summer cookouts, but it also brings an important health milestone: ...