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CBS HealthWatch presents Diagnosis Skin

The “first of its kind” dedicated educational and awareness campaign dedicated to the understanding of your skin

More than skin deep The skin is the largest organ of the body and accounts for about 16 percent of a person’s body weight. It is flexible, waterproof and covers the entire outside of the body. It performs several important roles as a barrier and regulating influence between the outside environment and the controlled environment within our bodies. With hundreds of skin types and our skin in a constant state of change, understanding how it works will help consumers become more attentive to this vital and often misunder-stood part of our body. Our focus campaign this year will build towards November National Healthy Skin Month which has as its mission the achievement of the highest quality dermatologic care for all Americans.

Read on for information on symptoms, screening, detection and treatment options with links to important resources.  

Lisa Sigell Reports

Keep Your Skin Looking Young As You Age

Lisa Sigell talked with Dermatologist Ava Shamban to learn what happens to skin as we age and what can be done to keep skin looking young.
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Interview With Dermatologist Wendy L. Hoffman

Lisa Sigell sat down with dermatologist Wendy Hoffman to discuss the sun's affect on skin and what we can do to protect ourselves from harmful rays.
 Read Interview |  Versión Española

Skin Care Resources

Skin Self Examination Journal

The five year survival rate for people whose melanoma is detected and treated before it spreads is almost 100 percent. The best way to catch melanoma before it spreads is by skin self examination.

Download the How to Guide for the Skin Self Examination Journal and the Skin Self Examination Journal from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation

The Skin Cancer Foundation established its Seal of Recommendation program as a way for consumers to ensure that they are getting a safe and effective sun protective product.  The seal can be found on a variety of products including sunglasses, sun-protective clothing, umbrellas and awnings, UV window film, and sunroof materials.  Every product is rigorously reviewed by a committee of renowned photobiologists – experts in the study of the interaction of ultraviolet radiation and the skin. Currently, more than 800 products from around the world carry The Skin Cancer Foundation's Seal of Recommendation.

Find out more and search for products

Physician Finder

Dermatologic Surgeons are Board-certified dermatologists who have unique qualifications and experience in the use of a wide variety of surgical and non-surgical methods of treating the skin and preventing skin problems. Moreover, they are the "masters of your appearance," helping you to look good and feel good at any stage in life. Dermatologic Surgeon Finder.

A Dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in treating conditions that affect the skin, hair, and nails. After earning a medical degree and completing an internship, a dermatologist receives three more years of specialty medical training, becoming an expert dedicated to skin, hair and nails. Many dermatologists have general practices and see patients with all types of skin concerns. Some dermatologists gain additional training and expertise in a specific area of dermatology, such as pediatrics, surgery, or cosmetics. The Skin Cancer Foundation's Physician Finder can connect you to some of the top doctors across the country.
The Skin Cancer Foundation Dermatologist Finder
AAD Dermatologist Finder
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Skin Care: Quick Reference Guide

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Expert answers and in depth articles about skin care from MayoClinic.com.

SKIN the Basics:
Acne
Actinic keratosis
Age spots (liver spots)
Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
Baby acne
Bee stings
Cold sore
Cradle cap
Dermatitis
Dry skin
Heat rash
Itchy skin (pruritus)

Mosquito bites
Poison ivy rash
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Sunburn
Stretch marks
Wrinkles

Expert Answers:
Freckles and moles: What's the difference?
Getting a 'base tan': Does it prevent sunburn?
Scalp psoriasis vs. seborrheic dermatitis: What's the difference?
Sunburn treatment: What works?
Chapped lips: What's the best remedy?
White patch on skin: A cause for concern?
Infant eczema: How is it treated?
Thin skin: What causes it?
Natural acne treatment: What's most effective?
Adult acne: Is it caused by a hormonal imbalance?

In Depth Articles:
Wrinkle creams: Your guide to younger looking skin
Acne treatments: Emerging therapies for clearer skin
Over-the-counter acne products: What works and why
Moisturizers: Options for softer skin

From AAD:
The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) encourages people to screen themselves and their loved ones for skin cancer. Performing regular skin self-examinations is an easy way to detect suspicious spots, marks, lesions or moles that could be cancerous in their earliest, most treatable stages. To help you keep track of your skin health, use the Academy's Body Mole Map.

Members of the American Academy of Dermatology volunteer to conduct free skin cancer screenings across the United States. Since 1985, Academy members have conducted more than 1.9 million free skin cancer screenings and detected more than 188,000 suspicious lesions, including more than 21,500 suspected melanomas. Here is a video about what to expect at a skin cancer screening and links to other information about skin cancer.