Title

Skin Cancer: Screening

Authoring Organization

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Publication Month/Year

April 18, 2023

Last Updated Month/Year

April 19, 2023

Document Type

Guideline

Country of Publication

US

Target Patient Population

Adolescents and adults without symptoms of skin cancer

Target Provider Population

Dermatologists, primary care providers and other allied providers

Inclusion Criteria

Male, Female, Adolescent, Adult, Older adult

Health Care Settings

Ambulatory

Intended Users

Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant

Scope

Assessment and screening

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D012878 - Skin Neoplasms, D012882 - Skin Tests

Keywords

squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, skin cancer, cancer screening, basal cell carcinoma, skin check, skin exam