People who have had skin cancer are always at higher risk of developing future skin cancers, but tattoos do not increase that risk. However, it’s never a good idea to have a tattoo placed too close to (or over) a mole.
People who have had skin cancer are always at higher risk of developing future skin cancers, but tattoos do not increase that risk. However, it’s never a good idea to have a tattoo placed too close to (or over) a mole.
Skin cancer may not top the list of things parents worry about, but those with a family history of the disease may wonder about their child’s risk. Here’s what you need to know about childhood skin cancer, and when it’s time to take your child to a dermatologist.
It could be skin cancer, says Ali Hendi, MD, a dermatologist and skin cancer specialist in the Washington, DC, area. And because they’re hidden, these skin cancers often aren’t detected early, when they have the highest chance for minimal treatment and a cure.
You learn that a friend has skin cancer and you instantly start to worry. After all, you grew up together; you spent your summers on the beach, tanning. Are you at risk for skin cancer, too?
Seven simple ways your phone can help you protect skin health and detect skin cancer early.
Have you had a doctor check your skin for signs of skin cancer this year? Have you ever had a skin exam? Be honest; we won’t judge.
While all types of skin cancer are less common in people of color, their outcomes are dramatically worse. Our expert explains what accounts for this gap.
Skin cancer is a great example of how detecting and treating a disease early can have an impact on prognosis.
The longer people live, the more likely they are to develop skin cancer, and the greater their chances of dying from it. Our expert explains why, and what you can do to prevent it.
Biopsies are used to help your doctor diagnose a variety of skin conditions, including infections, skin disorders and skin cancer.
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