Skin cancer occurs when skin cells multiply abnormally, forming a tumor. Sun spots are due to an overproduction of a pigment called melanin in a small area of skin. Melanoma, the most severe type of ...

Warmer weather and more outside fun mean it’s the perfect time to review the 5 S’s of Sun Safety — simple ways to protect your skin and reduce the risk of skin cancer in people of all ages and skin ...

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 ...

SCC is a common skin cancer, more aggressive than basal cell carcinoma, with potential to metastasize. Long-term UV exposure is a primary cause, with SCC often appearing on sun-exposed areas.

Sunburn has always been treated as a short‑term price for a day outside, but researchers are now tracing how a single blistering burn can flip long‑quiet switches inside skin cells and set off a chain ...