An NHS doctor has revealed an essential checklist to help detect whether a skin mole might be an indication of skin cancer. The professional has made it clear that his guidance should be heeded to ...
DEAR DOCTOR K: My doctor just discovered that I have melanoma, but didn't really explain the treatment. Can you tell me what I'm in for? DEAR READER: Melanoma is skin cancer that begins in the ...
In 2010, Amanda Eilian, then 33, was heading out with her two daughters when her older daughter made a comment about a mole that felt surprising. “My 2-year-old pointed to the spot on my wrist, which ...
Jacqueline Mills is used to seeing spots — but this one was different. The 32-year-old public school teacher rushed to a dermatologist after a small mark suddenly appeared on her right cheek, the ...
Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...
Two months after her mom died from melanoma, Theresa Kurtz was stunned to receive her own skin cancer diagnosis. She had one confirmed melanoma and three severely abnormal moles that were on the verge ...
Freckles and moles are two types of skin spots that have varying causes, shapes, and colors. While most are not harmful, it’s worth talking with a doctor about any spots that develop suddenly or look ...