Skin Cancer

Treating skin cancer most commonly involves curettage and electrodessication, Mohs micrographic surgery, and excisional surgery.

Skin cancer looks different on Black skin, often leading to delayed diagnoses. Learn how it appears, risk factors, and prevention tips to aid early detection.

Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a rare cancer that develops in cells lining the lymph or blood vessels. Learn about its types, symptoms, causes, treatment options, and preventive measures.

Actinic keratosis (AK) is a common precancerous skin lesion caused by UV exposure. Learn about its symptoms, causes, and early treatment to prevent progression to skin cancer.

Apple cider vinegar is commonly used as a home remedy, reputed to ease different kinds of ailments, including yeast infections, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. But can it help skin cancer?

Learn why skin cancers like basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma account for more deaths than melanoma, which is very dangerous but relatively uncommon.

Black Americans with skin cancer face unique challenges. Here’s how they can ensure they receive better treatment.

How one Black American found the support he needed during his skin cancer treatment.

While the leading cause of skin cancer is sun exposure, there are more ways you can develop this form of cancer. Learn ways to reduce your risk.

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) is a type of cancer that develops in squamous skin cells and is typically caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Gel manicures are hugely popular, but the UVA rays used to dry the polish may damage cells, a small study suggests.

Basal cell carcinoma is typically found in areas exposed to the sun, such as the head, neck, and arms. It’s a common but treatable cancer.

The three most common types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. There are other, rarer forms of cancer that can also affect the skin.

Complications of skin cancer include scarring, changes in pigmentation, lymphedema, infection, and nerve damage.

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a treatment that uses light and a photosensitizer to kill cancerous and precancerous skin growths. PDT is typically only an option for precancerous skin lesions and superficial skin cancers.

Diagnosing skin cancer starts with a skin exam and may move on to a biopsy and imaging tests.

Skin cancer can be treated easily if the signs and symptoms are detected early.