Skin Cancer

Exposure to the sun isn’t the only cause of skin cancer. Read up on types of skin cancer and their signs, and how you can take steps to prevent it.

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Skin cancer is the most common cancer there is, period. This is what dermatologists want you to know about skin...

Research shows the cancer risk could be higher because of alterations in one gene in people with red hair.

A guide to inspecting your body for melanoma and other forms of skin cancer.

Most people have heard of melanoma—but ocular melanoma? Britta Fortson's diagnosis at age 18 sent shock waves through her life....

Don't brush off this easy-to-ignore symptom.

Dermatologists reveal the silent signs of skin cancer that are often overlooked, such as a pimple that doesn't go...

It's not a substitute for wearing sunscreen, but this tasty meal plan can help protect you against the sun from...

Skin cancer is highly treatable if caught early so make sure you're checking these surprising spots and symptoms of

A head-to-toe monthly check is your best defense against nonmelanoma and more serious melanoma cancers.

Health experts help dispel the most common skin cancer myths people believe, such as it's okay to ease up...

Viagra? A morning glass of OJ? These unexpected factors can actually raise your risk of skin cancer.

Whether it's a suspicious mole, a rash that just won't go away, or a possible tick bite, early intervention is...

In over 20,000 cases of melanoma, over 70 percent of cases arose from something other than moles.

Your eyes are the window to your soul, but did you know your eyes can also be a window into...

This preventative skin cancer measure may just save your life.

Tomato lovers, rejoice: Your favorite ingredient could stop you getting cancer.

Ever had a bad sunburn? Addicted to tanning beds? Can't be bothered to lather up the sunscreen for that day...

Read on to find out what you need to know from dermatologists to save your skin—or your life.

Decades of exposure come at a price. Now’s the time to be vigilant.

Skin cancer rates are soaring in the United States. An American’s lifetime risk of melanoma today is close to 1