Medicare does not cover an annual skin exam, but it does cover diagnostic screenings for new skin growths or other unusual changes. Generally speaking, Medicare does not cover screening for skin ...

The AAD’s Firefighter Skin Cancer Checks Program gives dermatologists a chance to help the heroes who keep our communities safe by providing skin checks to firefighters at elevated occupational risk.

Your skin is your largest organ, but it doesn’t get the attention it deserves—especially when it comes to skin checks for cancer. That should change, says Dr. Susan Massick, associate professor of ...

It’s the exam that’s just as crucial as a yearly physical, and it’s important for all ages! We’re talking skin exams. Megan Ferguson and Tonia Ackerman, Nurse Practitioners ...

Summer is on the horizon, making it the perfect time to discuss the importance of getting regular skin cancer screenings. If you’ve never had skin cancer, you should see your dermatologist at least ...

Dermatologists were more accurate than primary care physicians in diagnosing skin cancer, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis that appears in JAMA Dermatology. According to the study ...

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 ...