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 ...

A tiny fraction of melanoma is inherited. ERICA BRITTON has a genetic mutation associated with risk for both breast cancer and melanoma. - PHOTO BY RACHEL FESKO ERICA BRITTON has a genetic mutation ...

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 ...

Moles, which occur when pigment cells called melanocytes cluster together, are very common. Most people have 10-40 moles on their skin, especially on sun-exposed areas. How many moles you have may ...

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 ...