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close-up - a dermatologist examines moles and skin growths on the patient's body using a special device - a dermatoscope. Diagnosis and prevention of melanoma.
Sun Care

The Uncommon Signs of Skin Cancer Doctors Want You to Know

By Marisa PetrarcaJune 3, 2026
Dermatologist examining a patient’s skin with a dermatoscope during a skin cancer check.
Health

What Skin Cancer Can Really Look Like

By Britt FallonUpdated: May 22, 2026May 28, 2022

Because not every suspicious spot looks scary.

plit image showing melanoma survivor Amy Nichole: left side shows her outdoors hiking with a small dog, wearing a wide-brimmed sun hat, sunglasses, and blue jacket with teal backpack against a mountain landscape; right side shows her back and arm with visible surgical scars from melanoma removal
Skin

I Was the Pale Girl in High School—Now I'm a Four-Time Melanoma Survivor

By Amy NicholeMay 18, 2026
Side-by-side images of Leah Adams: on the left, she smiles and flashes a peace sign while taking a selfie in a hospital exam room wearing a medical gown; on the right, a close-up shows her chest with fresh stitches and a healing incision, documenting her melanoma treatment journey.

I Was 26 When Melanoma Changed Everything: A Survivor’s Story

By Leah AdamsMay 4, 2026
A woman with a concerning mole on her arm which needs to be removed

AI May Be Able to Predict Your Melanoma Risk Years in Advance

By Tatiana BidoApril 22, 2026
back view of woman sitting on the beach

Skin Cancer by the Numbers: A Closer Look at the Latest Data

By Marisa PetrarcaApril 22, 2026
back of bare-skinned woman

She Thought It Was an Age Spot—It Was Skin Cancer

By Leiana FoyeOctober 14, 2025
Asian Chinese male Aesthetician laser IPL treatment on his female patient in clinic
Body

Can Laser Treatments Really Help Prevent Skin Cancer?

By Tatiana BidoSeptember 9, 2025

Experts dig in.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 07: Teddi Mellencamp arrives at EA Sports presents The Madden Bowl at Orpheum Theater on February 07, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Skin Health

Teddi Mellencamp Says All of Her Stage 4 Brain and Lung Tumors Have ‘Shrunk’

By Danielle JacksonApril 25, 2025

“I’m going to keep a positive outlook.”

NHS to Give Advanced Skin Cancer Patients Early Access to ‘Revolutionary’ Cancer Vaccine
Skin Health

NHS to Give Advanced Skin Cancer Patients Early Access to ‘Revolutionary’ Cancer Vaccine

By Isabelle BuneoApril 16, 2025

What you should know about the potentially life-saving vaccine.

Television personality Ariana Madix attends the "DIRECTV Gets Real" event celebrating the Fall Season of Reality TV at The Aster on September 26, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Ariana Madix Shares the Body Makeup She Wears for Flawless Skin, Her Favorite TikTok Beauty Trend and More

By Britt FallonMarch 27, 2025
back of bare-skinned woman

The Skin Cancer Foundation Updates Its Stats, and the Numbers Are Scary

By Liz RitterJanuary 30, 2025
Teddi Mellencamp

Teddi Mellencamp Celebrates a Major Milestone in Her Skin Cancer Journey

By Marisa PetrarcaDecember 17, 2024
Khloe Kardashian

Why Khloé Kardashian Turned to Facial Filler After Skin Cancer Removal Surgery

By Marisa PetrarcaOctober 15, 2024
two women laying on the beach sunbathing

New Sunscreen Stats Show Scary Post-Summer Trend

By Liz RitterSeptember 7, 2024
back view of blonde-haired woman with arms and hands crossed over her back

Micro Melanoma is on the Rise, and That’s a Good Sign

By Rowan LynamJuly 19, 2024
celebrities with skin cancer

10 Celebrities Who Have Shared Their Skin Cancer Journeys

By Isabelle BuneoMay 28, 2024
witney carson melanoma

Witney Carson on Getting Diagnosed With Melanoma at 18, Body Image and Favorite Products

By Isabelle BuneoApril 2, 2024
back of bare-skinned woman

The FDA Just Cleared the First AI-Powered Device for Detection of Skin Cancer

By Isabelle BuneoJanuary 17, 2024
non-melanoma skin cancers

Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers a Global Health Risk, Study Finds

By Rowan LynamOctober 11, 2023
Melanoma Is Far Deadlier in Black Men, Study Shows

Melanoma Is Far Deadlier in Black Men, Study Shows

By Rowan LynamJuly 12, 2023
You’ll Never Guess Which U.S. State Has the Highest Rate of Skin Cancer

You’ll Never Guess Which U.S. State Has the Highest Rate of Skin Cancer

By Rowan LynamJune 30, 2023
Michelle Monaghan: “The Voice That I Didn’t Use as Much in My 20s Is in Full Effect in My 40s—and I Love That”

Michelle Monaghan: “The Voice That I Didn’t Use as Much in My 20s Is in Full Effect in My 40s—and I Love That”

By Liz RitterJune 2, 2023
Andy Cohen’s Personal Battle with Melanoma Inspires Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign

Andy Cohen’s Personal Battle with Melanoma Inspires Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign

By Britt FallonMay 18, 2023
While the Met Gala Was Going on This Beauty Brand Broke a World Record

While the Met Gala Was Going on This Beauty Brand Broke a World Record

By Isabelle BuneoMay 3, 2023
Khloé Kardashian Underwent Emergency Surgery to Remove ‘Rare’ Tumor From Her Face

Khloé Kardashian Underwent Emergency Surgery to Remove ‘Rare’ Tumor From Her Face

By Isabelle BuneoUpdated: April 28, 2023October 13, 2022
Shannon Beador Gets Honest About Skin Cancer Scare: ‘I Had a Scab That Never Healed’

Shannon Beador Gets Honest About Skin Cancer Scare: ‘I Had a Scab That Never Healed’

By Olivia WohlnerMay 3, 2022
Teddi Mellencamp Says Kyle Richards Took Her for an Emergency Skin Cancer Check

Teddi Mellencamp Says Kyle Richards Took Her for an Emergency Skin Cancer Check

By Tatiana BidoMarch 23, 2022
skincancermain

How This Keen-Eyed Sports Fan Saved a Life by Spotting a Cancerous Mole

By Tatiana BidoJanuary 6, 2022