title: Advances in skin cancer early detection and diagnosis.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To provide an overview of 1) traditional methods of skin cancer early detection, 2) current technologies for skin cancer detection, and 3) evolving practice models of early detection.
  
  
  METHODS
  Peer-reviewed databased articles and reviews, scholarly texts, and Web-based resources.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Early detection of skin cancer through established methods or newer technologies is critical for reducing both skin cancer mortality and the overall skin cancer burden.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A basic knowledge of recommended skin examination guidelines and risk factors for skin cancer, traditional methods to further examine lesions that are suspicious for skin cancer and evolving detection technologies can guide patient education and skin inspection decisions.
authors: The University of Arizona College of Nursing and Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, PO Box 210203, Tucson, AZ 85721-0203, USA. loescher@email.arizona.edu
authors: Lois J
authors: LJ
authors: Loescher
authors: Monika
authors: M
authors: Janda
authors: H Peter
authors: HP
authors: Soyer
authors: Kimberly
authors: K
authors: Shea
authors: Clara
authors: C
authors: Curiel-Lewandrowski
mesh_terms: D055088:Early Detection of Cancer / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*
keywords: Skin cancer; melanoma; non-melanoma skin cancer; skin cancer early detection; skin examination