Sunbathing is tan-talizing — but it comes at a price. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US — and one of the most preventable. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or ...

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 ...

Skin cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the skin cells, and its appearance can vary widely depending on the type of cancer. Understanding the variations in what skin cancer looks like can help ...

Skin cancer can occur anywhere, but scars and burn injuries are at a higher risk. Wearing sunscreen and, when possible, avoiding UV radiation can lower the risk of developing skin cancer in a scar.

Colino is a contributor for TIME. Colino is a contributor for TIME. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S., and it has increased dramatically in the last 50 years. Melanoma, the ...

Whether it's rapidly growing spot or a red, angry-looking bump that won’t go away, noticing any new or unusual changes on your skin usually raises a few red flags. Is it a pimple, a mole or at worst, ...

The human skin, our body’s largest organ, serves as a protective barrier against harmful environmental elements. However, this same skin can fall victim to one of the most prevalent forms of cancer in ...

Older adults are at a high risk of skin cancer due to a lifetime of sun exposure and physical changes related to age. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer worldwide and disproportionately ...

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misstated an early sign of melanoma. It has since been updated ...