Skin Health in depth

Chances are you’ve probably had red bumps or spots on your skin at some point throughout your life; round, flat, raised or itchy. While most red spots are harmless, they could trigger some concern when they appear, and sometimes they might be signs of something more severe than a simple heat rash or bug bite. Get to know some of the most common causes of red skin spots and bumps and find out when you should visit a doctor for further assessment and, if necessary, treatment.

There are nearly 132,000 people diagnosed with melanoma each year according to the World Health Organization. While it is the rarest form of skin cancer, it is also the most deadly. Being able to recognize melanoma signs and symptoms before it progresses significantly increases your chances of survival.

Typically we expect melanoma to appear as a mole or an unfamiliar spot visible on our skin. We may imagine that it will show up on our arms, shoulders or legs while showering or during a skin self-exam. Sometimes, though, melanoma can develop in areas that we wouldn’t expect and are harder to detect on our own, such as the scalp. Read here all you need to know about the symptoms of melanoma on the scalp.

Melanoma can take many forms and show up in many places on the body. Our arms are especially vulnerable because they are more regularly exposed to the sun than other areas of our body. While melanoma comes in many variations, there are some common signs and symptoms of which we can take heed, and knowing what those symptoms look like is another tool we can use to take control of our health and catch skin cancer early. This article has a number of examples of pictures of skin cancer on the arm.

When winter comes along, we all grab for the parkas and the gloves, but what should we reach for to keep our face and skin protected? The frigid conditions and dry winter air mean that hydration — and skincare— is more important than ever. Read on for some winter skincare tips that will keep your face looking as fresh as the new snow on the ground.

There is a lot of information available online about visible symptoms of melanoma. For example, dermatologists use the ABCDE Melanoma self-check method to identify cancerous moles. However, melanoma may also occur inside the body. This article describes internal melanoma symptoms – read on what to look out for. 

Skin discolorations can occur in many forms. From birthmarks to skin conditions we develop later in life, skin pigmentation depends on a variety of factors and can indicate different things for our health. Read about the basics of skin pigmentation and take a look at some of its common causes to understand how they can affect your skin.

When detected early, melanoma is highly treatable. But once it has spread throughout the body, or when melanoma metastasized, it becomes much more difficult to treat and can be fatal. Read in this post about metastatic melanoma symptoms and its warning signs.

Detecting skin cancer in time is key for survival, and, in order to stay safe, you need to know what to watch out for. In this post, we go over the early signs of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, to help you take control of your skin health.

Lentigo maligna melanoma, also known as Hutchinson’s melanotic freckle, is classified as an in situ forms of melanoma.