Spots, bumps or patches that suddenly appear on your skin can be alarming, especially if they grow quickly, become red or irritated, or do not seem to heal. It can be difficult to tell whether it is ...

Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine designed a flexible, chip-less, battery-free patch that is placed directly on the skin and works wirelessly with a small reader device. (Wake ...

The more we learn about the importance of skin health and all the ways to protect ourselves from skin cancer like melanoma, the more often we pull on a hat in the summer, slather on sunscreen in the ...

The best way to catch skin cancer before it spreads and becomes difficult to cure is by careful and regular self-examination and routine exams by your healthcare provider. Most melanomas that appear ...

When most people think about cancer symptoms, they picture finding a lump during a self-exam. While that’s definitely something to watch for, focusing only on lumps means you could miss other ...

An experimental at-home test for skin cancer shows promise for the early detection of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide. Although ...

A new wearable patch can detect early signs of the deadliest form of skin cancer. The wireless device allows screening of patients at home so melanoma can be caught sooner - potentially reducing the ...