Itchy skin, which doctors call “pruritus,” is not a common symptom of skin cancer. However, some people may experience itching, especially in the later stages. Doctors can typically diagnose skin ...
Skin cancer is often underestimated because it may not always present itself as dramatically as other forms of cancer. Yet, the reality is stark: skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer ...
Small skin moles are common in the population, but in congenital melanocytic naevus syndrome (CMN), children are born with up to 80% of their body covered in big, painful or itchy moles, caused by ...
As the old saying goes, “If I had a nickel for every time [something happened], I’d be rich.” For a dermatologist, the [something happened] stands for “Help—my back itches, Doc!” How often do I hear ...
“Knowing there has been a huge step forward in the CMN research and there could be a chance of Ada’s CMN being reversed and possibly reducing Ada’s risk of developing melanoma, has blown our ...
TV presenter Adrian Chiles has revealed a recent diagnosis of skin cancer - and these are symptoms to look out for. Writing in his column for The Guardian, he detailed how a “thing” on the back of his ...
Brits have been warned to speak to their GP if they spot any of three signs on their skin. These irregularities might signal skin cancer, amongst the most prevalent forms of the condition across the ...
Brits have been warned to speak to their GP if they spot any of three signs on their skin. These irregularities might signal skin cancer, amongst the most prevalent forms of the condition across the ...