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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yazan Daaboul, M.D.; Serge Korjian M.D.

Overview

According to the U.S. Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF), there is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for skin cancers, including melanoma.

Screening

According to the U.S. Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF), there is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for skin cancers, including melanoma.