Identifying moles vs. skin cancer is not always easy. However, there are telltale signs that can help differentiate a benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion from potentially dangerous skin cancer. Benign ...

and colors (e.g., pink moles, brown moles, flat moles, raised moles, etc.), but are usually round with smooth edges. When checking for early signs of a potential melanoma it's helpful to use the ...

"Melanoma is the type of skin cancer that most people know of," says Dr Anand. "Fortunately, it's not the most common. It's usually where you have dark moles, or moles that change. They can be a ...

Melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, often hides in plain sight. While many are vigilant about obvious changes ...

The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star recently revealed that her dad has planned her funeral as her melanoma has spread ...

These pictures are just a guide. Without further tests, it's not possible to work out what is a melanoma or not. If you’re worried about any moles or skin changes, it is always important to get them ...

The warm sunshine of spring is a welcome change from the cold and brutal winds of winter in the Upper Midwest. However, with ...

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The first sign of melanoma is usually a change in the size, shape, color, or texture of an existing mole, or a new mole with certain features. Many people have moles, and most moles are harmless.