They vary in size and often look like small, flat ... although they are not warts. Unlike age spots, which don’t require medical care, melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can turn deadly ...

Years after it was removed, Katie Cooper's melanoma, which started as a small spot behind her ear, spread to her bones and spine. Now, facing a terminal diagnosis, she worries about missing her ...

Doctors determined that it was likely a simple viral infection because it was just after a trip to Paris to ...

Some 3.6 million Americans are diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma each year, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.

Subungual melanoma, which appears under fingernails and toenails, is a rare but serious form of skin cancer that typically ...

Initially thinking it was a vitamin deficiency, she continued painting her nails until the spot began spreading. After seeing a dermatologist's video about nail signs of melanoma, she made an ...

This involves taking a small sample of the affected ... If a doctor diagnoses skin cancer early, treatment has a high success rate. Age spots are harmless and do not require medical treatment.

Freckles are small, light brown spots that increase in number and darkness ... which could indicate melanoma. As temperatures heat up and more Americans are heading to the pool, beach and other ...

If you are staring at a dark spot under your fingernail ... noting that on the feet or hands, even a small brown dot can be skin cancer. “That’s why you need a full skin check from head ...