Melanoma is a type of cancer that mainly starts in your skin but can begin at other sites too. There are several types of melanoma, each with its own specific features and outlook. Melanoma is cancer ...

Skin cancer on the face may appear as an atypical mole, a raised spot, a discolored area, or a dry, scaly patch of skin. The disease can occur on the face, head, and neck due to sun exposure or other ...

White spots on the skin are rarely a sign of skin cancer and may instead link to other conditions. However, it is important to carefully examine the color and other changes to a spot. White spots on ...

In recent years, the application of picosecond laser (PSL) treatment for skin discoloration caused by nevus of Ota has been advancing in the fields of dermatology, plastic surgery, and cosmetic ...

Many people picture melanoma as a dark, irregular mole. That can be true, but it is not the whole story. Melanoma can also ...

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Key Takeaways Moles are usually round with smooth edges and have one or two shades ...

A dermatologist treated a 21-year-old patient with a mole that other doctors said was harmless. It was melanoma, a deadly and ...