When Mika Stambaugh went to the dermatologist for a simple skin check, she didn't expect to leave that appointment with a ...

An NHS GP who survived a battle with cancer is now hoping to raise awareness over the importance of getting 'unusual' moles ...

Summer can mean an increase in visible freckles. But how do you know when a freckle is harmless versus whether it might ...

An NHS GP who survived her own battle with cancer has issued a stark warning to anyone with a mole that seems unusual - as ...

"Other signs to look out for include any new moles, a mole that looks significantly different to the others [known as the ugly duckling sign], or any skin lesion that bleeds or fails to heal. However, ...

Summer can mean a rise in visible freckles. But how do you know when a freckle is harmless versus whether it might actually be concerning?

Depending on your natural skin tone, they can range in color from pink, red, or blue to brown or black. While freckles and moles have some similar characteristics, they are not the same.

Moles are growths on your skin, usually brown or black. They can appear alone or in groups. Photo credit: Bart's Medical Library / Medical Images Moles are growths on the skin that are usually ...

Rates of malignant melanoma in the UK have risen faster than any of the other most common cancers in the last 30 years. And as May is Skin Cancer Awareness month, it's more important than ever to ...

They primarily appear on the upper body: small red spots, also known as ruby spots due to their appearance. Unlike moles, they are harmless. You only need to see a general practitioner if you want ...

A wart is usually firmer, while a skin tag dangles. HPV causes warts, while the cause of skin tags is unclear. Find out other ...

Freckles are small, light brown spots that increase ... lentigo to a cancerous mole. Lentigines (the plural for a lentigo) are harmless pigmented spots on the skin that have a "clearly-defined ...