Melanoma is a type of cancer that starts in cells called melanocytes, which produce the pigment melanin. There are several types of melanoma, and skin melanoma is the most common form. Melanocytes ...

Any new lesion or growth on your skin can be a cause for concern. You might wonder if it’s a harmless age spot or melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer. The problem is, it’s often ...

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 ...

Accuracy in diagnosing skin cancer varies depending on the examination method used and on the physician’s specialty and experience level, data suggest.