Everything That Happens During a Skin Check (So You’ll Actually Book One)

THERE ARE TWO main types of skin checks: spot checks and full-body skin exams. A spot check focuses on one specific concern, ...
Everyday Health

7 Things Dermatologists Wish You’d Stop Doing Before and During Your Checkups

Going to the dermatologist’s office for a skin check can be a little nerve-racking. You might feel anxious as your derm looks for potential signs of skin cancer, and removing all your clothing can ...
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Why does your skin itch without a rash? The medical causes dermatologists check first

Persistent itching without visible redness, bumps, or a rash may seem harmless, but dermatologists say it can sometimes be ...
FOX 5 Atlanta

Dermatologist shares tips on preparing for a skin cancer check

ATLANTA - The sun can be sneaky when it comes to skin cancer. So, dermatologist Dr. Rutledge Forney of Dermatology Affiliates in Atlanta says if you are 40 or older, you should get a full-body skin ...
The Connecticut Mirror

CT dermatologist: Get to know your skin

Every Monday in May is Melanoma Monday® as part of Skin Cancer Awareness month. Skin cancer awareness is key because one in five Americans will get skin cancer by age 70. Melanoma has a mortality rate ...