If there's one good thing about skin cancer, it's that you can spot it yourself—if you know what to look for. And the earlier you can find skin cancer, the sooner you can seek treatment. The Skin ...

There are three types of skin cancer: melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. About 20% of people in the US will eventually develop one of these three types of skin cancer.

Symmetrical—lesions appear to be distributed in a similar arrangement on differing sides of the body (Figure 3, see slideshow) Once the configuration and distribution has been determined, the next ...

Skin cancer on the scalp may take the form of growths such as ulcers, moles, and sores. These growths can change in color, size, and shape. Treatment options vary depending on the type of skin cancer.

Most often, skin cancer on the arm is a basal cell or squamous cell cancer or melanoma. Basal and squamous cell skin cancers are common and highly curable. Melanoma is less common and more likely to ...

The Skin Cancer Foundation's Dr. Kim Nichols explains how skin cancer affects the Black community and how to be more proactive in early detection.

Treatment with a 1726-nm laser resulted in sustained efficacy for moderate-to-severe acne, with more than 90% of treated patients achieving at least a 50% reduction in inflammatory lesions at 52 weeks ...