"Risk factors for getting more frequent checks include fair skin, a personal history of skin cancer, history of skin cancer in the family, and a history of sunburns before the age of 16," Patel says.

The world of skin care and how to properly look after our skin can often be daunting and confusing. Today, dermatologist Angelo Landriscina, MD joins SELF to answer skin care questions and debunk some ...

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 ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. For many people, the idea of a full-body skin check can feel intimidating. You may worry about ...