Skin tags are common and usually harmless. More often than not, they match your skin colour or could be a bit darker. They ...

Whether it's rapidly growing spot or a red, angry-looking bump that won’t go away, noticing any new or unusual changes on your skin usually raises a few red flags. Is it a pimple, a mole or at worst, ...

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD Key Takeaways A wart is a hard bump caused by a virus and can be removed with over-the-counter products.  A skin tag is a soft flap of skin usually found in ...

Sunbathing is tan-talizing — but it comes at a price. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US — and one of the most preventable. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or ...

Older adults face unique risks for skin cancer due to long-term sun exposure and age-related changes. Skin cancer is becoming more common in older adult populations around the world. According to the ...

EARLY DETECTION. OKAY, MARY, LET’S TALK ABOUT SUN PROTECTION. SKIN CANCER IS THE MOST COMMON CANCER IN THE U.S., BUT FOR BLACK PATIENTS, CANCER SIGNS CAN SHOW UP IN UNEXPECTED PLACES, AND MISSING THEM ...

Colino is a contributor for TIME. Colino is a contributor for TIME. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S., and it has increased dramatically in the last 50 years. Melanoma, the ...

Skin cancer can occur anywhere, but scars and burn injuries are at a higher risk. Wearing sunscreen and, when possible, avoiding UV radiation can lower the risk of developing skin cancer in a scar.

Patient understanding of commonly used skin cancer –related terms varies by both demographic subgroup and terminology, highlighting the need for dermatologists to use clearer, more accessible language ...