Any new lesion or growth on your skin can be a cause for concern. You might wonder if it’s a harmless age spot or melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer. The problem is, it’s often ...

The ABCDEs of melanoma stand for Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter larger than a pencil eraser (1/4 inch), and Evolving in size, shape, or ...

Identifying moles vs. skin cancer is not always easy. However, there are telltale signs that can help differentiate a benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion from potentially dangerous skin cancer. Benign ...

The global burden of melanoma has increased overall, with a significantly higher incidence observed in men and adults aged 50 years and older, but with a notable decrease in mortality in those living ...

The type of skin cancer a person gets depends on which cells have mutations. Melanoma develops when mutations develop inside cells called melanocytes (meh-lan-oh-cites). These cells give skin its ...

So many changes happen to your body during pregnancy that it can be easy to dismiss a growing mole. You shouldn’t. Melanoma, the deadliest skin cancer, can begin during pregnancy. Being pregnant doesn ...

New cases of melanoma skin cancer each year, 2017-2019 average, UK.