There are three common types of skin cancer in the United States: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare type of skin cancer. Fred Hutch Cancer ...

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. Learn the main types, warning signs, and the prevention tip dermatologists say not to skip.

Former Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke has undergone his sixth skin cancer surgery, this time to remove a lesion from his nose. The 44-year-old World Cup–winning skipper shared a post-surgery ...

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US, but it can often be prevented by reducing exposure to UV rays, using sunscreen, wearing protective clothing, and taking vitamin B3, as well as regular ...

Basal cell carcinoma often appears as a shiny bump or red patch on sun-exposed skin. Aside from appearance, some skin cancers may feel tender, itchy, or painful, or may bleed. Early detection of skin ...

Doctors at the National Institutes of Health have discovered a new cause of skin cancer, according to a case report published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine. The culprit is a type of ...

Warmer weather and more outside fun mean it’s the perfect time to review the 5 S’s of Sun Safety — simple ways to protect your skin and reduce the risk of skin cancer in people of all ages and skin ...

Surgery is usually the main treatment for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma as well as most types of melanoma. Other times, surgery is used together with other treatment types.