Clinicians see many skin conditions in the primary care setting. Medscape talked with a primary care clinician, Charles P. Vega, MD, and a dermatologist, Temitayo A. Ogunleye, MD, to learn their ...

Benign moles are noncancerous skin growths. They are typically symmetrical with a rounded shape and a smooth edge. A mole is a small collection of skin cells. It’s also known as a nevus (the plural is ...

Medicare may cover mole removal if deemed medically necessary by a dermatologist, particularly if there’s a suspicion of cancerous cells. Medicare does not cover removal for cosmetic reasons, such as ...

A small handheld device called a dermatoscope is effective at detecting cancer. Could an extra 72 seconds in a routine skin exam help detect skin cancer? This month a group of experts from the United ...

Medicare may cover mole removal if it is medically necessary, such as if a dermatologist, who is a skin disorder specialist, suspects the mole is cancerous. However, Medicare will not cover mole ...