Daniela Mullins went in for a full-body scan while she and her dermatologist were figuring out her postpartum skin. Her ...

This article was medically reviewed by Mona Gohara, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board on June 14,2019. There’s a reason you’re always told to ...

A mole is an unwanted skin growth. It usually looks like a flat or raised bump that’s the color of your skin or darker. Most people get moles as a teenager or adult. Some moles are present at birth.

Freckles are small brown spots usually found on the face, neck, chest, and arms. Freckles are extremely common and are not a health threat. They are more often seen in the summer, especially among ...

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, ...

A mole removal scar typically fades over time. However, there are ways to reduce the appearance more quickly. Moles, or nevi, are so common that most adults have at least a few. While some moles can ...

A mole can appear anywhere on your body, including your scalp. Like other moles on your body, those on your scalp should be monitored for changes that could be an ...