Mole mapping is a procedure used for the surveillance of skin for malignant melanoma. Skin is examined, and through the use of dermoscopy, lesions of concern are identified and evaluated. Typically, ...

People with more moles than average might have a hard time trying to keep track of changes during self-examination for skin cancer. Doug Grossman, MD, from Huntsman Cancer Institute, introduces a ...

If I cast my mind back several years, I can distinctly recall an ex-boyfriend telling me my back "looks like a Maryland cookie" – which is to say, it is adorned with a generous scattering of moles. As ...

As a naturally fair-skinned person, covered with freckles and moles from head to toe, I've always been aware of the need to protect my skin from the sun. I'm diligent about wearing at least SPF 30 on ...

Q: My daughter, a young mother, recently had a small melanoma removed from her back. I recently read about a procedure called mole mapping and tried researching it online. I even made calls to cancer ...

Melanoma survivor vents about her "procedures" and discusses digital mole mapping. "So the one on your leg was benign, but the one on your arm is melanoma. I’m sorry. Let’s schedule you to have a ...

Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, our goal is to arm you with the facts you need to ...