Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Between 1982 and 2017, the rates of melanoma — which can be deadly when it spreads — ...

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 ...

Moles are common occurrences that require monitoring for safety. Here is why mole checks matter and how to perform them ...

Friday was the first full day of summer and dermatologists are warning people how dangerous direct sunlight can be when it comes to developing skin cancer. Dr. Carley Fowler is a dermatologist in ...

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 ...

Melissa Rieben, a nurse practitioner at Mercy Medical Center, told WBAL-TV 11 News that anyone who has a family history of cancer may want to start screening at younger ages to be proactive. Rieben ...

An oncologist with two decades of experience is begging people not to skip it.

ANSWER: Melanoma is not the most common skin cancer, but it’s by far the most dangerous. Although there have been dramatic ...

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may protect against skin cancer, according to a study published online December 18 in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. NSAID use has been ...

Skin cancer is typically caused by damage to the skin’s cells from ultraviolet radiation. But a recent case study has just shed light on another potential cause: human papillomavirus. The report, ...

New research shows a common skin fungus can help melanoma spread by changing cancer cell movement and energy use.