HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Melanoma Monday was on May 5, it is a nationwide awareness effort urging people to perform skin checks and take preventive measures against the deadliest form of skin cancer.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The risk of melanoma has increased in people under 40, especially women, according to health experts. Early detection is key—melanoma is highly treatable when caught early, and a ...

Most patients do not get skin checks as often as they should. Performing skin checks during other procedures can identify abnormalities that would otherwise be overlooked. The other day I had a ...

As summer approaches and the number of sunny days continues to increase in the Orlando area, it’s imperative to start prioritizing the health of our skin. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, a ...

FOR A LOT of guys, a dermatology appointment sits in the same category as replacing the tires on their car: It’s important in theory, but easy to avoid in practice. Maybe it feels awkward. Maybe you ...

Apex Skin, a dermatology practice begun in Concord Township, will offer free skin cancer spot checks at all 15 of its Northeast Ohio locations on May 5, which is Melanoma Monday. Melanoma, the ...

In today’s fast-paced world, many of us struggle to find the time for regular doctor visits, especially when it comes to ...

New patients without malignancy symptoms who sought skin cancer checks at an academic dermatology clinic often had few or no risk factors for a skin cancer diagnosis, according to a study.Of the 4,875 ...

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 ...

Waiting to learn whether you have cancer can quickly send your mind spiraling toward the worst-case scenario. With cancer affecting millions of people each year, even a small health scare can feel ...