Today, October 23, is Mole Day -- the unofficial holiday when we celebrate Amedeo Avogadro and his contributions to molecular theory. In 1811, Avogadro hypothesized that given two volumetrically ...

Moles and skin tags are skin growths that appear for different reasons. While both are usually harmless, one carries a higher risk for cancer than the other. Read on to find out what moles and skin ...

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If you are at risk for skin cancer, you'd want to take every precaution to prevent melanoma. Mole mapping is an excellent tool to detect skin conditions earlier. Dermatologist Dr. Julia Curtis ...

When a new mole appears, or a previously stable mole begins changing, this could be an early warning sign of cancer. But what about when a mole disappears? Moles sometimes fade or disappear, ...

Moles are common, usually harmless, skin growths that develop due to an overgrowth of melanocytes, or pigment-producing cells. However, a new mole or sudden changes to the color, shape, and size of ...