In this Avera Medical Minute, Dermatologist Anna Bahnson explains why you might need a skin exam and what they entail.

“Save your own skin.” You’ve likely heard that phrase bandied about when referring to protecting oneself from various dangers in life. Never has that saying been so appropriate as when we’re talking ...

Time spent soaking up the summer sun is one of the things that makes the season so appealing. Warm outdoor air has a calming effect that can make anyone feel more relaxed and comfortable. As good as ...

Skin cancer screening involves checking the skin for signs of skin cancer, such as moles and areas of skin with atypical color, shape, and texture. Routine screening may help detect skin cancer early, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Several stories over the past few years have shown some patients have been victimized during medical exams. Here's how to protect ...

An oncologist with two decades of experience is begging people not to skip it.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old woman who, in my early years, was exposed to many sunny days at the beach. Sunscreen was still a relatively new product in 1954 and not formulated to the standards ...

Skin cancer on Black skin can be harder to detect because many lesions are black or brown. Many dermatologists also lack familiarity with Black skin, which can delay diagnosis. People of all skin ...