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Are you at risk for skin cancer? You could be: After all, it’s the most common form of cancer worldwide… but not everyone shares the same level of risk. While...

Wait, that’s new… It looks like a pimple, maybe a mole? It’s definitely some kind of bump. That wasn’t there before. Does that mean it’s cancer? This is one of...

Your skin is your largest organ and plays a vital role in detecting hot and cold, regulating your body temperature, and protecting your muscles, bones, and internal organs from outside...

Understanding what melanoma is and the warning signs, risks, and types will help you become more self-aware of what to look for. After all, early detection could save your life....

Did you find a mole that looks a little suspicious? Are you questioning if it is skin cancer? For starters, let us just say kudos on paying attention! It is...

Did you know that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime? Over the past three decades, more people have had skin cancer than all other cancers...

Just as we should be concerned about our own new and changing moles, we need to be concerned about our child’s moles. Dr. Sarah Campbell, board-certified dermatologist with Forefront Dermatology...

A lot of people are unaware that there are two types of sunscreen: chemical and physical. What’s the difference? Chemical sunscreens contain organic compounds, such as oxybenzone, octinoxate, octisalate and...

Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. It is derived from melanocytes, the skin’s pigment cells, and can spread quickly through the lymph nodes or blood-stream if not...

Research has shown that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. While we all are an increased risk, a recent study published in the Journal of...