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 ...

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 deadliest form, is expected to rise by 6% in 2025, and the incidence of ...

Skin cancer is serious, and there are many misconceptions about what causes it, how to protect yourself, and more. Here, we’re shining a bright UV light on some confusing issues—now you’ll be totally ...

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misstated an early sign of melanoma. It has since been updated. Whether it's rapidly growing spot or a red, angry-looking bump that won’t ...

When we talk about skin cancers, few things come to our mind. The first is harsh sunlight and radiation. However, a considerable percentage of skin cancer develops in body parts that are not even ...

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 ...

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.