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

Rare, deadly, and often missed, some skin cancers develop in areas that rarely see the sun. Scientists are still learning about them, but here's what we know.

The choice of clothing during sunny days could potentially influence the risk of developing skin cancer and its location, according to Cancer Research UK. The majority of melanoma cases, a common type ...

Wear a hat when outdoors. Wide-brimmed hats provide UV protection for your head, ears, face and neck, as these areas are ...

An estimated 1 in 5 people will develop skin cancer during their lifetime, and of all skin cancers, melanoma is the most dangerous. More than 100,000 Americans were diagnosed with melanoma last year.

If you’re average risk for skin cancer, get a full head-to-toe check by a dermatologist once a year, according to Lewin. But if you’ve got a history, he recommends going twice.