Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Key Takeaways Dry skin can cause intense itching, especially in winter. Diabetes ...

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misstated an early sign of melanoma. It has since been updated. Whether it's rapidly growing spot or a red, angry-looking bump that won’t ...

When most people think about cancer symptoms, they picture finding a lump during a self-exam. While that’s definitely something to watch for, focusing only on lumps means you could miss other ...

PHOENIX — As temperatures rise, it’s important for Arizonans to catch early signs of skin cancer as well as protect their skin from extreme heat, one expert says. CEO of Cancer Support Community ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

Age spots are harmless marks that can appear on the skin as a person ages. These spots can look similar to some types of skin cancer or precancerous growths. Both age spots and skin cancer are more ...

That maddening itch that has you discretely scratching in public? You’re not alone. Most women experience itchy breasts at some point, and usually it’s nothing more than annoyed skin. But sometimes, ...

Older adults face unique risks for skin cancer due to long-term sun exposure and age-related changes. Skin cancer is becoming more common in older adult populations around the world. According to the ...