Most of us experience an itch from time to time and know it's usually nothing to worry about. But when scratching becomes ...

Itchy skin can be a symptom of certain cancers like blood cancers, skin cancers, and liver cancer. It also can be a side effect of cancer treatment. Some studies suggest individuals with itching are ...

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misstated an early sign of melanoma. It has since been updated. Whether it's rapidly growing spot or a red, angry-looking bump that won’t ...

When most people think about cancer symptoms, they picture finding a lump during a self-exam. While that’s definitely something to watch for, focusing only on lumps means you could miss other ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

Age spots are harmless marks that can appear on the skin as a person ages. These spots can look similar to some types of skin cancer or precancerous growths. Both age spots and skin cancer are more ...

That maddening itch that has you discretely scratching in public? You’re not alone. Most women experience itchy breasts at some point, and usually it’s nothing more than annoyed skin. But sometimes, ...