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Doctor explains why a skin cancer check is important and how to know if your mole is a problem

India is projected to have over 15 lakh new cancer cases annually by 2026. This number is according to the National Cancer Registry Programme (NCRP) under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) ...
Men's Health

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

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 ...
Today

How a Dermatologist Monitors Herself for Skin Cancer and the ‘Big Sign’ a Mole May Be Melanoma

Skin cancer is sneaky, but it can be caught early with the watchful eye of a dermatologist. Dr. Michelle Henry, founder of Skin & Aesthetic Surgery of Manhattan, sometimes spots it on patients who ...
Haute Living

How Often Should You Have a Skin Check?

Most adults should have a full-body skin check by a board-certified dermatologist once per year. Those with higher risk factors — personal or family history of skin cancer, many moles, history of ...
IFLScience

Skin Moles: What Are They And When Should You Get Them Checked?

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...
AOL

Moles vs. birthmarks: What's normal and what warrants a check

Most people have spots on their skin they've never thought much about. A cluster of brown dots on the shoulder, a faint blue-gray patch on the lower back, and a bright red bump that appeared in ...
NBC DFW

How a dermatologist monitors herself for skin cancer and the ‘big sign' a mole may be melanoma

Skin cancer is sneaky, but it can be caught early with the watchful eye of a dermatologist. Dr. Michelle Henry, founder of Skin & Aesthetic Surgery of Manhattan, sometimes spots it on patients who ...