Basal cell carcinoma grows at about 0.7 millimeters per month on average. Melanoma can spread quickly, but growth rates vary by type and location. Checking skin regularly can help detect skin cancer ...

The human skin, our body’s largest organ, serves as a protective barrier against harmful environmental elements. However, this same skin can fall victim to one of the most prevalent forms of cancer in ...

Researchers analyzed the health records of more than 33,800 U.S. veterans diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer and found ...

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 ...

Q: How do I know if I have skin cancer? A: The best way to know is to monitor your skin regularly and look for changes. Any new growth, sore that doesn’t heal, or a ...

Ultraviolet light is one of the most familiar cancer risks on Earth, yet it still behaves like a slow, silent explosive in ...

Doctors at the National Institutes of Health have discovered a new cause of skin cancer, according to a case report published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine. The culprit is a type of ...

Despite advancements in treatment and patient outcomes, melanoma diagnoses are climbing at a terrifying rate. Here’s what’s ...

A recent study revealed that commonly used over-the-counter vitamin B3 supplements may keep you protected from specific types ...

Those flat brown marks appearing on your skin after years of sun exposure might be causing cosmetic concerns, but they rarely pose health risks. Sunspots, also called age spots or liver spots, develop ...