Many people are surprised to learn that our biggest organ is our skin. It protects the rest of the body from ultraviolet ...

If you’re having a suspicious mole removed, the doctor should consider removing about 2 millimeters of healthy skin from around the mole. Doing so could avoid the need for a second surgery if the mole ...

Skin cancer is the No. 1 most common type of cancer in the U.S. That's one of the reasons that May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Many Americans are unaware of their risk for skin cancers, ...

A nurse who checks moles for skin cancer recommends people follow the 'ugly duckling' rule. A mole that stands out, or the 'ugly duckling,' should be checked out by a doctor, Laura Harker told The Sun ...

See Table 1 for characteristics of participants interviewed. The route to seeking advice about a mole or help with concerns about skin cancer symptoms was often complex and iterative. Some people ...