Early detection of skin cancer can save your skin and, in some cases, even your life. Watch for these clues, and if something doesn’t heal, is growing or just doesn’t seem right, see a dermatologist right away.
Early detection of skin cancer can save your skin and, in some cases, even your life. Watch for these clues, and if something doesn’t heal, is growing or just doesn’t seem right, see a dermatologist right away.
The legendary Bob Marley died in 1981 from acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM). While rare, ALM is the most common melanoma found in people of color.
Get the facts about Mohs surgery for treating skin cancer, and learn where to find medically-reviewed information about the procedure.
While February is a short month, daylight hours are increasing, and many of us are getting outside to walk, run, hike or ski. We’re here to remind you that even snow days are sun days. And if you’re on the slopes, remember that as your altitude increases, so does your risk for skin cancer. Practice sun safety, even when it’s cold outside.
Did you know more people develop skin cancer because of indoor tanning than develop lung cancer because of smoking? Dermatologist Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, president of The Skin Cancer Foundation, shares five more good reasons to just say no to tanning beds.
In 2023, The Skin Cancer Foundation reached more people than ever before with fresh, creative approaches to our programs and materials.
Frightening stories about young people with skin cancer may go viral on TikTok or other social media, making it seem more common than it is at that age.
If you have itchy skin, you know it can nearly drive you crazy. It can also be a sign of skin cancer. Here’s everything you need to know.
Words like dysplastic nevus and metastatic are not words that you hear every day and can be worrisome when you hear them used in your dermatologist’s office.
You learn that a friend has skin cancer and you instantly start to worry. After all, you grew up together; you spent your summers on the beach, tanning. Are you at risk for skin cancer, too?
