How to find skin cancer

Woman checking spot beneath her armpit for skin cancer

How to check your skin for signs of skin cancer

Learning how to check your skin is a valuable life skill. It can help you find skin cancer early when the cancer is highly treatable.

Wooden ABCDE play blocks on white background

ABCDEs of melanoma

Knowing these ABCs could save your life. Here’s what to look for.

After four skin cancer surgeries, Andy Jacobs walks his youngest daughter down the aisle

Melanoma can be missed if you don’t check for skin cancer

Days before being diagnosed with melanoma, Andy was unaware that he had a cancerous growth on his skin. Discover what made Andy see a board-certified dermatologist and how you can prevent missing a skin cancer on your skin.

Dermatologist examines birthmark of senior woman

How can I tell if I have skin cancer?

The best way to find out whether you have skin cancer is to see a board-certified dermatologist. This is what you can expect when you do.

Woman looking at her arm for signs of skin cancer.

Can you spot skin cancer?

Is this a skill that everyone should have? You’ll know after watching this video.

Doctor in a white coat examining a patient’s tattooed skin.

Do tattoos cause skin cancer?

More research is needed to know if tattoos and skin cancer are linked. Dermatologists say the greater risk is that a tattoo may disguise skin cancer and make it harder to detect.