Wellness Wellness I got my first full-body skin check at 32. Here’s what happened. Put your fears aside, because the head to toe — literally — exam is not as awkward as you might think.

Experts say to do regular full-body skin checks and not forget to check your palms, feet, and under your nails. And don’t forget sunscreen, even if your skin is dark, dermatologists recommend ...

At 32, with pale, freckled skin and a growing number of moles I obsessively monitor, I knew it was important — but I was nervous. Nervous about what they might find. Nervous about the unknown.

See your dermatologist once a year for a full-body skin exam. "The earlier we can catch any kind of cancer, the better chance we have of a good long-term outcome for patients," Nebhan said.

With celebrities singing the praises of full-body MRI scans, a growing number of people are coughing up the cash for the preventive measure, but is the peace of mind worth the hefty price tag?