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 ...

May is officially Skin Cancer Awareness Month. And, while, yes, you should be checking your moles all year round, if you are prone to missing this health inspection out, take this as a prompt to make ...

Moles show up on the skin where pigment cells grow in clusters. Most adults have some common moles, but they often fade by the age of 40. Changing moles or growing a new mole after age 60 can be a ...

Moles form on your skin when clusters of melanocytes, or pigmented skin cells, grow in small, concentrated areas. They usually appear as colored bumps or spots that vary in shape and size and are ...

Scientists have identified a way to help dermatologists determine a patient's risk of developing melanoma. University of Queensland scientists have identified a way to help dermatologists determine a ...