Amelanotic melanomas can resemble other skin cancers like basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma, or worse, may be mistaken for benign moles, scars or cysts. This can delay diagnosis, which may prove dangerous, since early detection of melanoma is critical; early melanomas are almost always curable, while those that advance beyond stage I become more difficult to treat.
A recent study suggests that, along with traditional sun protection strategies, eating grapes may offer some benefit in keeping skin safe from ultraviolet radiation.
Various devices claim to let you remove moles, skin tags and other lesions at home — here’s why you should think twice before tackling this procedure without a doctor.
Couples-focused interventions to increase sun protection behaviors show promising results in a recent pilot study.
Did you know that one in five Americans will have skin cancer during the course of a lifetime? It’s OK if you didn’t — this statistic isn’t necessarily common knowledge.
This Skin Cancer Foundation program was created in 2020 to help connect skin cancer patients with the many resources available.
With your help, we’ve kept busy during this tumultuous year. We launched new initiatives, expanded our resources for skin cancer patients, improved accessibility on our website and published more content than ever before.
As the weather gets cooler and the days grow shorter, it’s easy to think that you don’t need sunscreen anymore. After all, you’re just taking the dog for a walk, running a few errands or going to work. You’re just outside for a few minutes. And you’re wearing a jacket. That should have you covered, right? Nope!
There are many laser treatments that help reverse sun damage and improve the appearance of skin. Our expert describes how they work and how they don’t increase the risk of developing skin cancer.
So you’re sitting in the dermatologist’s waiting room, filling out the usual forms required for a doctor visit. After filling in the basics, you spot the next question and realize you’re stumped: it’s asking about your family’s medical history. Has anyone in your family had melanoma or any other form of skin cancer? Here’s why the doctor asks, and what you need to know.
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