Por Claudia Shanon

Intraocular Melanoma

Intraocular melanoma usually affects the middle part of the eye called the uvea. With intraocular melanoma, mutated DNA give the wrong instructions...

This is The Most Common Melanoma in Dark Skin Tones. Why Don't We Hear About it More?

'Acral lentiginous melanoma, or ALM, is a type of melanoma that develops on the palms, soles, or under finger or toenails,' says Hope Mitchell, a b...

Kassidy Pierson, Who Went Viral Documenting Her Battle with Metastatic Melanoma, Has Died of The Disease

'I am writing letters, making videos and getting gifts for my child to prepare for the moments I won't be around for him,' she said. Pierson also s...

Seborrheic Keratosis Vs. Melanoma: Whats The Difference?

Unlike melanoma, seborrheic keratosis doesnâ€™t relate to sun exposure. Melanomas sometimes mimic features of seborrheic keratosis so successfully ...

Should You Be Concerned About a Crusty Mole?

A mole that changes the way it looks could indicate melanoma. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends two approaches for identifying dangerous moles:...