Dermatologists reveal the silent signs of skin cancer that are often overlooked, such as a pimple that doesn't go away. The ...

It is estimated that one in five people in Ireland will develop skin cancer at some stage in their life. “Approximately ...

Itchy skin is very common, usually due to dryness or seasonal allergies. But a long-lasting itch can sometimes be an early warning sign of certain cancers. “Some people describe it as a deep, ...

Most people check their face and arms for suspicious spots, but dermatologists warn that skin cancer can develop in areas many never think to examine.

A topical cream activated the skin's immune defenses and suppressed tumor growth in two preclinical models of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), according to a study published in the Journal of ...

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) uses a light-sensitive drug and a specific wavelength of light to destroy cancer cells. The ...

There are few things we love more than the feel of the hot sun warming our faces, except remembering to slather on sunscreen before heading out into that cloudless day. But even if you’re doing your ...

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 ...

Melanoma usually appears in locations where the skin receives frequent sun exposure, like the face, neck, shoulders, arms and legs. These melanomas are often linked to ultraviolet (UV) damage and may ...

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 ...

Summer days at the beach, pool or in the garden can lead to accidental sunburn if we’re not careful, which may increase the odds of several common types of skin cancer (including basal cell carcinoma ...

As another sweltering Georgia summer settles in, two Atlanta skin cancer specialists say a few simple habits and ignoring ...