Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Basal cell carcinoma grows at about 0.7 millimeters per month on average.Melanoma ...

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 ...

Subtle signs of skin cancer you shouldn't ignore When the weather gets warmer and daylight hours longer, people are more ...

Age spots are harmless marks that can appear on the skin as a person ages. These spots can look similar to some types of skin cancer or precancerous growths. Both age spots and skin cancer are more ...

As part of “Melanoma May” and Skin Cancer Awareness in May, cancer experts from Intermountain Health want the public to know the facts about melanoma and skin cancer prevention. Melanoma is the most ...

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 ...

Lancaster University provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK. Skin cancer is typically caused by damage to the skin’s cells from ultraviolet radiation. But a recent case study ...

Most people diligently apply sunscreen to exposed areas while spending time outdoors, yet skin cancer frequently develops in locations that rarely see sunlight. These hidden areas often escape notice ...

Skin cancer can occur anywhere, but scars and burn injuries are at a higher risk. Wearing sunscreen and, when possible, avoiding UV radiation can lower the risk of developing skin cancer in a scar.