Melanoma

Why Your Feet Are Vulnerable to Undetected Skin CancerMost people never think to check their feet for skin cancer. They apply sunscreen to their face, arms, and shoulders [...]

Understanding Melanoma and Why Early Detection MattersA small dark spot appears on the skin. Most people ignore it, assuming it's just another freckle or mole. But that [...]

What Is a Facial Mole?A mole on your face is usually nothing to worry about. Most adults have between 10 and 40 moles somewhere on their body, and facial moles are among the [...]

The Unique Vulnerability of the ScalpMost people apply sunscreen to their face, arms, and shoulders without giving their scalp a second thought. This oversight has serious [...]

Understanding Your Diagnosis FirstA melanoma diagnosis does not immediately tell you which treatment you need. That answer comes from staging, a process that determines how [...]

What Makes Nodular Melanoma DifferentMost skin cancers, including the more common forms of melanoma, develop gradually. They spread outward across the surface of the skin [...]

Understanding Melanoma and the Importance of Early DetectionA small mole that changes shape over a few months can signal something far more serious than a cosmetic concern. [...]

Understanding Normal MolesNormal moles (benign nevi) are clusters of melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells in skin, that have grouped together rather than distributing [...]