Here’s a not-so-fun fact that might surprise you: Skin cancer is not only the most common type of cancer in the United States—it’s diagnosed in numbers that surpass all other cancers combined.

Friday was the first full day of summer and dermatologists are warning people how dangerous direct sunlight can be when it comes to developing skin cancer. Dr. Carley Fowler is a dermatologist in ...

The immunosuppressive drug methotrexate (MTX) can be linked to an elevated risk of three types of skin cancer, a new study by University of Gothenburg researchers shows. Patients receiving the drug ...

Skin cancer on the face may appear as an atypical mole, a raised spot, a discolored area, or a dry, scaly patch of skin. The disease can occur on the face, head, and neck due to sun exposure or other ...

A dermatologist is looking at a patient's skin. According to the American Cancer Society, 3.3 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer each year—a number that’s been increasing in recent years ...

The five main skin types are normal, dry, oily, combination (dry and oily), and sensitive. Your skin type is usually predetermined by genetics. Environmental factors like sun damage, hormonal changes, ...