Most people check their face and arms for suspicious spots, but dermatologists warn that skin cancer can develop in areas many never think to examine.

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, ...

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 ...

There are three common types of skin cancer in the United States: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare type of skin cancer. Fred Hutch Cancer ...

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 ...

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

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Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are types of skin cancers that form in different layers of your epidermis, the outer layer of your skin. They account for most skin cancers and are ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...