Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Your skin is your largest organ, but it doesn’t get the attention it deserves—especially when it comes to skin checks for cancer ...

For many people, the idea of a full-body skin check can feel intimidating. You may worry about what will be found, feel uncomfortable about the exam itself, or delay making ...

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 ...

Many people are surprised to learn that our biggest organ is our skin. It protects the rest of the body from ultraviolet ...

If you have an abnormal-looking growth (lesion) on your skin that might be melanoma, your provider will: Review and ask about your medical history and family history Ask about your sun exposure, ...

Experts recommend checking skin, breasts, and testicles regularly for lumps or growths. Finding cancer early can improve treatment and outcomes. In addition to getting routine screenings recommended ...

Ihe Friday before Memorial Day is known as National Don't Fry Day. It was created by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention to raise awareness about sun safety and the importance of protecting ...