But occasionally, an abnormal mole can be a sign of melanoma, a relatively rare but deadly form of skin cancer. So it’s crucial to know what to look for. (Non-melanoma skin cancers like basal cell and ...

Malignant melanoma is a type of skin cancer that originates in melanocytes. Although these pigment-producing cells are found primarily in the basal layer of the skin, they are also located in the GI ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Summer is here, which means people will spend more time outside catching rays. But fun in the sun can come with some risks. Dr. Tyler Evans, a Dermatologist at CHI, said ...

You’ve probably never given much thought to those little brown spots scattered across your skin. Most people have anywhere from 10 to 40 moles, especially in areas that catch plenty of sunshine over ...

A retrospective analysis out of Denmark could not find a causal relationship to explain trends in melanoma incidence and mortality rates, demonstrating the need for more research in this area.

Maryland resident James Riordan assumed the mole on his cheek was harmless until his wife pointed it out and encouraged him to have it examined. "I pointed it out to my dermatologist, and she probably ...

Birthmarks and moles are types of skin markings that are mostly harmless. But because moles may rarely turn into skin cancer (melanoma), it's important to be able to tell these skin issues apart. A ...