Itchy skin, which doctors call “pruritus,” is not a common symptom of skin cancer. However, some people may experience itching, especially in the later stages. Doctors can typically diagnose skin ...

Small skin moles are common in the population, but in congenital melanocytic naevus syndrome (CMN), children are born with up to 80% of their body covered in big, painful or itchy moles, caused by ...

Beyond the typical mole, skin cancer can manifest as scaly patches, persistent itching, or sores that fail to heal. Crater-like lesions and symptoms affecting organs like the lungs or brain can also ...

Subtle signs of skin cancer you shouldn't ignore When the weather gets warmer and daylight hours longer, people are more likely to spend time outdoors in the sun. This also means there’s an increased ...

Scientists explain how to tell the difference between freckles, age spots, and moles — and when a skin change could signal something more serious.

“Knowing there has been a huge step forward in the CMN research and there could be a chance of Ada’s CMN being reversed and possibly reducing Ada’s risk of developing melanoma, has blown our ...

Researchers have designed a new genetic therapy that could alleviate debilitating giant moles in a rare skin condition. Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute ...